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Default Jun 16, 2017 at 09:23 PM
 
Sadness and depression are different things. Constant, intense/severe sadness is a symptom of depression, but there are other symptoms of depression such as change of sleeping and eating habits, weight change, uninterested in previously fun things, and more.

Currently, it is said that 1 in 5 suffer from a mental illness, at least in Canada. I think the world's statistic is also very similar.

Pills are sometimes the answer. Depends on the person. Some people can manage with life style changes such as exercise, diet, meditation, talking to someone, etc.. Others need medication to function. I went off my medication and things didn't turn out so well for me, so I ended up going onto medications again and feel much better.

Change can help reduce symptoms of depression, along with time, but is not the full solution. Depression is a complex disorder.

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