Root causes of Depression

what about depression that is caused by a chemical imbalance, do you still believe that those are the root causes and the imbalance is secondary, or vise versa?

thse are all true. there are much more cause alos. when each day you face new problems, old problems crop in again and again, you feel depressed.

Add to that: 1) No motivation 2) Loss of someone close to you 3) Painful surgery 4) A break-up 5) A divorce

Exactly. I was under depression for past two years which i consider as the worst part of my life.It was because of a person whom i felt so close to me, left me coz of some politics between classmates.But though she is not talking to me now, i still think about her everyday.Why i was depressed is because of too much of affection on someone. IT HURTS BADLY WHEN THe PERSON WHOM WE LOVE A LOT DOESNT CARE FOR US.

Well depression is common in this busy world..though its bitter fact. So being emotional to heart and loosing confidence. Do yoga, you will feel a great heal and confidence.