ally and emotionally(Tilley-Williams 2). Migraines get in the way of doing schoolwork, socializing with friends, and the ability to function. Chronic migraines are just one type of chronic illness that is linked to depression. Many others have the same effects on people. For example the inability to function, or concentrate, when you are too caught up in your illness. Alzheimers Disease is also linked to depression. Depression is very common among people with Alzheimer's disease. About half of these people have serious depression. In many cases, they become depressed when they realize that their memory and ability to function are worsening. Unfortunately, depression may make it even harder for a person with Alzheimer's disease to function, to remember things and to enjoy life. You are able to tell if someone with Alzheimers disease is depressed because they will not want to get up and do things, feel worthless, or question life, refusal to eat, and sleeping too much or too little (Alzheimer's Association 1). Although this doesnt occur in adolescents most of the time, an adolescent who has a relative, or someone they are close to that has depression because of this, often times can be depressed. Another illness that is linked to depression is anemia. Anemia is caused by a deficiency of the vitamin b-12. Anemia makes the blood flow to the stomach a difficult process. Since this causes mood swings, and memory loss, it is obvious that depression will be formed. Sometimes, depression can be genetic. In which case, the adolescent inherits depression from a parent, or grandparent. Depression is most likely inherited in adolescent girls (Brooks 25). The information in DNA is relayed to the spouse. If the brain of a parent has the depressive mentality, it is very possible that it will be spread to their children (Raymond 1). Brain cells communicate with each other by releasing chemicals across the synapse, or the space between the cells. When th...
