9.Trigger: Poor Sleep
Insomnia and other sleep disruptions, which are common as we age, are closely related to depression. Insomnia can be a sign that you are depressed, and if you have insomnia but aren’t depressed, you’re at higher risk of developing mood changes. Obstructive sleep apnea and restless legs syndrome also have been linked to depression.
10.Trigger: Blood Pressure Pills
Could the drugs you take for high blood pressure or other health problems also be bringing you down? Some blood pressure medicines — as well as certain antibiotics, antiarrhythmics, acne products, and steroids, among other drugs — may be associated with depression or other mood changes.
