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Old 02-06-2009, 21:03   #8
turkishdelight
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Re: Managing Depression - Any Advice????

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Originally Posted by West Ender View Post
There's a difference between having depression and being depressed. Clinical depression is caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain and needs professional treatment. Being depressed is a different matter. I was depressed for a good 6 months after my husband's death but I didn't have clinical depression, it was unhappiness and it was terrible but I got better eventually.

See your doctor, get a proper diagnosis and take it from there. You may find counselling is what you need. Whatever happens I sympathise and wish you well.
Please can you explain the difference between having depression and being depressed, im confused about this.
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