And delegate, pare your to-do list and try to find time to relax. Finally, if you do feel yourself slipping deeper into despair, get help sooner rather than later. Depression is easier to treat in its earlier stages, Mulvihill says. If necessary, talk to your doctor about the possibility of medication. For more information on depression, you can read this article from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration .
Depression can strike at any age.
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