DEPRESSION X ORGANIC CAUSES
YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE

Depression is a disabling disease that affects around 350 million people of all ages worldwide. The pictures vary in intensity and duration and can be classified into three different degrees: mild, moderate and severe.

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Today, it is known that depression not only promotes a feeling of chronic unhappiness, but also incites physiological changes, such as low levels of the immune system and an increase in inflammatory processes.  

Among the most common symptoms we find: extreme tiredness, weakness, irritability, anguish, exacerbated anxiety, low self-esteem, insomnia (or poor quality sleep), lack of interest in activities that used to give pleasure, pessimistic thoughts and even suicidal ideation.

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The treatment of this condition, however, has become a challenge for professionals in the field. It is known that the most appropriate approach is the interdisciplinary approach, which encompasses several professionals such as doctors, psychologists and occupational therapists, with the purpose of alleviating the symptoms that are often long-lasting and disabling, harming life in every sense of those who have it. the diagnosis of the disease.

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What I want to emphasize is that, along with the entire global approach, it is important to consider and thoroughly evaluate organic causes that may be related to mental disorders. With advances in medicine, we already know that this disease is not only related to the "head" or "psychological", but with changes and disorders of metabolism, hormonal disorders related to thyroid, cortisol, sex hormones, neurotransmitter imbalance, deficiencies vitamins and minerals, heavy metal poisoning, intestinal health, eating habits and metabolic imbalances in general.

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Therefore, it is very important to include this investigation and approach in a systematic and targeted way in your treatment. Look for your trusted doctor and talk about it.