Marriage, divorce, the birth of a baby, the loss of a loved one, loss of a cherished dream can leave us feeling depressed. Yet, we can find ourselves feeling the same way and have no identifiable reason for our sadness. Depression is a real illness that is beyond our ability to control by willpower or any other means. It is caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain. But depression is very treatable.
Depression often coexists with anxiety .
If you feel you may have depression, seek the help of your physician or of a counselor. There is hope for you. We will discuss three types of depression. First is a condition called clinical depression. Second is bipolar disorder.