Depression Days

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Depression affects most people at one or more times in their lives.  This fact leads some to question if depression is really an illness.  Yes is the answer to that question, especially if we are talking about clinical depression.  Over 12 percent of residents of the United States will more than likely suffer from clinical depression.  While some may only become depressed one time in their entire lifetime, others will have many episodes of depression.  Half of the people who suffer depression once in their lifetime will suffer at least a second time.  The second time leads to a threat of a third episode of depression.

This very real illness involves the emotional, physical and mental faculties of the depressed person.  This is not just a passing feeling of sadness that you can will away whenever you wish.  There are signs and symptoms and there is proper treatment.  When not immediately and properly handled, the condition may become worse.  Just as any disease, depression will vary from person to person. Read the rest of this entry »