i need 2 know my dad has it and i think i might cuz i have been feeling more than a lil blue 4 the past 2 yrs. and im afraid
2006-10-16 18:31:38 · 6 answers · asked by Sexy/Smart in LA 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
It sure is! It sucks to have it, but if you can find a medicine to work for you and talk to counselors, it makes it easier to bear.
Good Luck!!
2006-10-16 18:34:51 · answer #1 · answered by Survivor 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
depression does tend to run in the family, ie it tend to be hereditary. However ur brain is an extremely complex organ and genetics played a very small part in the working of ur brain; in fact it is probably the organ in ur body least bound by genetic. So try to be positive, rein in negative thoughts, reward urself for achievements, don't go too hard on ur failures and u should not suffer from depression. if these don't work seek counselling help or talk things over with supportive friends.
2006-10-17 01:36:44 · answer #2 · answered by smart son of a bich 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, sweetie, it can be. Also, if you're living with a depressed person, that itself can be depressing.
It's also very treatable though, sometimes with counseling...sometimes we all just need a neutral person to dump on, other times with meds. I take Zoloft and it's been a real miracle for me.
Don't feel ashamed to ask for help. We're living in a very stressful world today, and a huge percentage of Americans are on anti-depressants. You are NOT alone.
2006-10-17 01:35:15 · answer #3 · answered by Amy N 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes and no. Depression is often caused by a chemical imbalance, typically brought on by stress or puberty. But, you can be genetically prone to such a imbalance.
Its not a "because they have it, I'm cursed".Half the battle is simply being aware of the fact that you may be prone to such feelings and be able to identify them as cuased by a outside force and not yourself. Your depression could be caused by hormones, or you could just be sad. Once you can understand the difference, you'll be able to better assess whether you feel this way because of stimulus or because of a imbalance.
2006-10-17 01:37:59 · answer #4 · answered by shirelight13 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
some types can be. Hon you may be worrying about it and it is scaring you. Try not to think about it......Some thing traumatic in your life has to trigger it I was in a accident and that's what brought mine out a sever head energy then everything all the trauma from my life hit me like a ton of bricks....my grandmother was depressed my sister is we are the only ones Keep your mind busy see how that works
2006-10-17 01:41:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep search on Hemmingway, the whole family got the whole depression gene.
2006-10-17 01:39:53 · answer #6 · answered by ciaobella6 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋