Depression is a serious infliction that affects almost 15 million Americans every year. It's a proven illness.

Although it is defined as a mental illness this is no reflection on the personal attributes of the inflicted. Depression can affect anyone. It's path has no pattern. It will affect the rich as well as the poor. Race isn't a factor.

It's not true that only weaker people suffer from this problem. The age-old stereotype that has been associated with a mental illness must be ignored. The longer a patient goes without treatment, the worse this disease becomes. Pretending nothing is wrong won't chase away this problem. Untreated this illness will advance and will take over your life.

Many things contribute to depression. Feeling sad or anxious for a day or two is not the extent of this disease. The affects of true depression can last for months and years.

Suicide often results from depression. Early stages involve feelings of regret. It's possible that the disease will steal away the enjoyment you used to have for favorite hobbies. You can experience loneliness and despair.

It could lead to feelings of failure and a sense of the future only getting worseession.

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