• Question: what exactly is depression? why do people suffer it?

    Asked by anonymous1 to Pete, Rebecca, SallyB, Sally, Sian on 20 Jun 2010 in Categories: .
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      Sally Fenton answered on 20 Jun 2010:

      Depression is a low mood state and a feeling of sadness. People suffer from depression for different reasons. Sometimes it is linked to a negative life event such as the death of someone you love.

    • Photo: Sian Lawson

      Sian Lawson answered on 20 Jun 2010:

      Depression can mean feeling low, or a depressive illness. The illness related to a hormonal imbalance affecting brain function (and therefore mood). It’s not clear what causes it, but it could be genetic and it could be triggered by events, other ilnesses or drugs.

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