Posted by simcha on August 18, 2010, at 17:42:30
In reply to Can a stressful event cause downward slip?????, posted by Roslynn on August 18, 2010, at 17:31:03
I can tell you from my experience that yes, definitely, a stressful event can cause a downward slip. During stress you release major amounts of cortisol and stress can reduce seratonin, dopamine, and other neurotransmitters.
For me a stressful event can set off my depression especially if the stressful event doesn't completely metabolize. That is, sometimes a stressful event will stay with me for a while. If it does, then I'm having sustained stress and that's not good for my depression.
Also, changes in circadian rhythm such as a disruption in your sleep schedule can be depressogenic. I know that my chronic and persistant insomnia contributes to my depression.
I hope that helps.
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