Posted by Daisym on November 16, 2004, at 13:04:15
In reply to Re: Depression and Genetics » saw, posted by JenStar on November 16, 2004, at 12:00:02
I think this is a very complicated Nature vs. Nurture debate. There are genetic links to most diseases and depression is a disease. On the other hand, there are situational causes and cumulative stressors that can result in psychological issues and depression. Depends on what and how you learned to cope, if you did at all, and who you have to turn to.
There is a strong link between diabetes and depression. Is it the chemicals in the brain, due to the up and down sugar levels, as glucose is the only thing that feeds the brain? Or is the constant strain and threat this disease puts on a person as the self-care is so high? I think it must be both.
I guess I want to argue that even if you are the only person in your family to have depression, it isn't better or worse than someone who can point to 10 people. No one would actively choose this, gentically predisposed or not. It is a disease that needs treatment.
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