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Having a tendency for developing depression can be a genetic issue.  I know it runs in my family, so I am more susceptible to it that most.  For that reason, I am very sensitive to my negative feelings and any tendencies toward not wanting to do things, go places or even get out of bed in the morning.

I have been lucky in that my episodes have been minimal.  The hardest time I have had in recent years was really postpartum, and thus a hormone related slump.

Depression can be a very serious problem for some.  My mother was prone to it for a number of years and I know that it took a long time for her to recover once she was given the proper medication.

I am very fortunate in that I have not been subject to severe or chronic mental illness.  I do feel for those who battle depression, bi-polar disorder and similar problems.  Encouraging others who may be depressed to seek help and counseling is the right thing to do.