• Infection
• Somatic health challenges with an inflammatory component (e.g. cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, Lyme Disease, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome)
• Diabetes
• Hypoglycemia
• Obesity
• A family history of depression
• Death or illness of a loved one
• Stressful conflicts, such as fights with family members or disputes at work
• Physical, sexual, or emotional abuse
• Major life events, such as moving, graduating from college, changing jobs, getting married or divorced, becoming a new parent, or retiring
• Financial difficulties

It is important to seek help if you think you are depressed and are experiencing Sickness Syndrome depression.