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Capp · Jan 17, 2009, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by lea3

I have a question. All the research I do connects depression with neurotransmitters in our brains. I also run across info that depression can cause high blood pressure. It appears to me that depression, high blood pressure, overweight, digestive disorders and insomnia are all connected someway and could possibly be symptoms of neurotransmitter depletion???

So much is misunderstood and answers not easily found. I am frustrated and will continue to find my answers and also hope that it will shed light on one of the misunderstood diagnosis of all.

Thanks for listening!
Lea

Lea,
Thank you for sharing with us.
I agree there is little understanding of most mental illnesses.
Research is making progress albeit slowly. There are many variables to consider when making reference to mental illness. Genetics, environmental factors, and others will have to be blended to have any real direction for treatment protocols.
That said, individual responses to treatment also vary...what works for me could send someone else spiraling into the abyss.
I'm not up to date on the current research that was being done on gene therapy...when a person is tested for certain gene/mutations to predict which medication will have the best results.

My take on the depression is that it's possible. It's also possible that the meds being taken are actually causing the high BP.

May I ask why you are researching this subject?

Cap