Having a person you know and love have the depression is a depressing situation as well. Watching the wallow in their loneliness and sadness can cause a great rift between the two of you. This comes from fear as well as the misunderstanding of the needs and symptoms of the depressed person

Knowing the causes of depression allows us to prevent such from happening to us or to our loved ones.  Many experts agree that depression can be hereditary, if a family has been known to have depression in their lineage; there are good chances that the following generation will have it as well.

People who do not have self confidence and has low self esteem are prone to depression as well. They do not find any positive aspects in their life that is why they have depression. People who are exposed to stress on a daily occurrence ca also be a candidate for depression.  Read the full story

While not necessarily addictive, antidepressant can cause serious side effects that lead to a fault. Such side effects create a dangerous situation at work, at home, while driving and in many other cases. These antidepressants are of particular concern are tricyclic antidepressants.

Amitriptyline is an antidepressant that is known under the brand name Limbitrol. Nortriptyline is also a part of the family of tricyclic antidepressants and is prescribed as Aventyl and Pamelor.    Read the full story