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Thursday, 04 September 2008 |
By John Samson
 Some types of depression run in families, suggesting that a tendency to be depressed can be inherited. That is, if there is someone in your immediate family, parents, siblings, aunts, and uncles, you may be more likely to suffer from depression. This is truer with manic depressive illness. However, don't think that just because you have an inherited tendency towards depression that you are doomed to experience it. There are many other factors which would play a part. Stress in your life at home, work, or even in working towards educational goals can be a trigger to start depression.
If you have low self-esteem, are pessimistic by nature, and are easily overwhelmed by stress, you are a candidate for depression. An ended relationship, financial setbacks, or a difficult relationship or situation can trigger a depression. Often, an event seems to start off a depression, such as a serious loss, chronic illness, problems with a relationship or divorce, financial problems, or a disruption in your life due to circumstances beyond your control.
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