2006-08-18 15:19:25 · 10 answers · asked by zammit_sam 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
It can be passed down in generations but it tends to take other forms and higher or lower levels. Its possible to not be passed on at all. If you're worried about your children then just explain to them about the situation. It's an important thing that you keep an eye on so it doesn't digress into suicidal behaviour.
2006-08-18 15:31:24 · answer #1 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can be... If you are around people who are extremely negative all day for instance, they can bring you down... just like, If you are having a bad day and you're around a bunch of cheerful people your spirits tend to be lifted.... And there is the "chemical" imbalance too, they are finding could play a role in it all...... My whole theory is it depends what kind of life you are living and how "happy you are" because it reflects... If you are sad, and you have a baby, and you are depessed for the entire 18 years the babys life as they live at home... Obviously they too will feel down.. Good Luck!
2006-08-18 15:39:36 · answer #2 · answered by Carley 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe that they can be passed on genetically. They've done numerous tests on it...one of the most famous tests done is on twins who were adopted out and seperated at birth. These twins both developed schizophrenia or depression or something.
2006-08-18 15:44:20 · answer #3 · answered by BlueEyezz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
BiPolar Syndrome (manic depression) which has bouts of depression and euphoria can be aquired from a parent.
2006-08-18 15:27:23 · answer #4 · answered by Mike R 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think so you can get deppresed living withsomeone whos deppressed not like its a disease or anything but someimes those vibes are really strong and drag you under, my family has a history of depression and im gussing its heriditary.
2006-08-18 15:29:59 · answer #5 · answered by a perfectly contradictory cat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it runs in the family, we all have it, sucks.
But thats why they make zoloft and prozac now, not that they are better. You cannot get off of those things if you start taking them.
2006-08-18 15:28:38 · answer #6 · answered by Mx2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2006-08-22 14:10:52 · answer #7 · answered by waplambadoobatawhopbamboo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it can be and in most cases it is ..but some times it can develope on its own
2006-08-18 15:24:30 · answer #8 · answered by oxarielxo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in some cases, yes
2006-08-18 15:32:40 · answer #9 · answered by trainboy765 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hereditary, Yes I think so......
2006-08-18 15:27:09 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋