Research shows that depression runs in families and that some people inherit genes that make it more likely for them to get depressed. Not everyone who has the genetic makeup for depression gets depressed, though. And many people who have no family history of depression have the condition. So although genes are one factor, they aren’t the single cause of depression.

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Question by sugarboogie: What will happen if I drink alcohol with depression meds?
What symptoms would you have?would it be alcohol poisoning

Best answer:

Answer by Limp wristed socialist
I used to do it and it had no effect on me.

But it is not advisable because it can make your depression worse. Also I think some antidepressants with alcohol can cause you to lose consciousness.

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The darker side of this modern life style is the tremendous pressure and stress that is sometimes unbearable. And out of these pressure people are suffering from anxiety and frustration. This time the effect of recession has brought all these things of anxiety and depression in people’s mind that they are seeking the temporary escape from these problems by taking drugs and alcohol. Not only that the illegal drugs are the sources of this addiction but also it is often seen these days that people are getting addicted to prescription drugs also. This too is quite an alarming fact. Addiction to painkillers and prescription drug addiction are two new things with theirs fatal effects. But people are quite ignorant while taking these drugs and painkillers. In general this is called drug abuse. Any kind of drug abuse can be termed as drug addiction too as does not mean addicted to things like marijuana, heroine, cocaine etc. other drug addictions are like opiate addiction, xanex addiction.

The effects of all these types of drug addiction are both physical and mental. The particular person becomes gradually poorer and poorer day by day and he loses his concentration and patience. He becomes unstable and anxious and always wants to take drug or opium or painkillers or prescribed medicines. Thus the result of this drug addiction not only does a lot of harm to the individual only but also has quite an ill effect on his family and the society as a whole.

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Pressured Teens:

Teenagers are a vulnerable group. They experience tremendous pressure from all sides: from inside their changing bodies, from their parents, from their schools and from their peers. No one can be perfect in every area and so everyone is doing poorly in something. But teenagers can feel isolated with their failures and setbacks, lacking the perspective that older people have that “we’re all in this together.” Teenagers are intent on fitting in, looking good, being acceptable. If the only group they can fit into is a violent, drug-ridden street gang, then that’ll be the group they might very well join, especially if they have little support elsewhere or few sources of success and strength. Because the pressure is so intense, many teens do not cope well. Their survival strategies depend to a large extent on their genetic make-up and the strategies they learn at home. Some teenagers have “hardy” genes that help them survive and thrive under stressful conditions. They can laugh their way through almost anything or simply tough it out. Others, however, have anxious genes. Under stress they may worry, have trouble sleeping, have an intensification of earlier signs of OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder), develop panic attacks or have an aggravation of nervous habits and tics, among other symptoms. Some kids are genetically fine, but they lack stress-management strategies. This group may explode in rage when feeling pressured or turn to drugs, alcohol or other substances to soothe their nerves. (There may be a genetic basis to those who actually become addicted to substances.) Then there is the group that carries depression genes. When the stress is poured on, this group may experience mild, moderate or severe depression, depending on the combination of genes, family characteristics, available social support and personal coping mechanisms. 

Depressed Teens:
Depressed teens are a group of particular concern because these kids may actually try to resolve their pain with suicide. Not all depressed teens are suicidal. However, all depressed teens need help in order to learn to manage bouts of depression throughout the lifespan. Teen depression is not just adolescent moodiness. It is a mental illness. Even when depression doesn’t lead to suicidal behavior, it can cause other problems. For example, academic performance may drop sharply. The youngster may try to self-medicate with cutting or other forms of self-mutilation or using drugs or alcohol. Depressed teens are more at risk for eating disorders, internet addiction and running away from home. In some cases, they may become violent. Untreated depression is a painful condition even if it doesn’t lead to dangerous or dysfunctional behavior. In susceptible people, it will recur during periods of stress unless the sufferer knows techniques that reduce stress, prevent depression or resolve it rapidly.

Symptoms of Depression:
If a child has several of the following symptoms, a professional assessment for depression may be in order:
•    sudden weight loss without dieting
•    sudden weight gain
•    withdrawal from some people (not necessarily all)
•    change in sleep habits (more or less than previously)
•    lack of pleasure in anything or any activity
•    difficulty making decisions or concentrating
•    persistent sadness or hopelessness
•    crying
•    agitation, restlessness
•    irritability or hositility
•    chronic fatigue
•    feelings of worthlessness, inadequacy
•    sensitivity to criticism
•    feelings of guilt
•    thoughts/discussion about suicide.

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Depression is a state of mind which is characterized by a negative sense of inadequacy and a visual lack of activity. It is a mental state in which the effecting person experiences sad feelings of gloom and downturn in mood, which may be relatively transitory and may be due to something complex. The common behaviour includes feelings of sadness, despair, low self-esteem, low self-reproach and discouragement.

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