There are psychological and physical components to the illness. That's where it's different from a normal grief reaction. Clinically depressed people have lowered levels of serotonin and norepinephrine, two chemicals that help regulate mood, energy, and ability to concentrate. Simply put, because of this imbalance, they're physically unable to feel happier or to function normally. Yes, say experts.
Effective treatments exist for both the psychological and physiological symptoms of depression.
A sympathetic friend . It might help for you simply to bend the ear of a confidant. In fact, talking is so therapeutic that some people are able to weather severe personal crises without the aid of mental-health professionals or medication. Everybody's got a therapeutic friend or wishes they did. In the midst of truly satisfying social networks, people can go through a lot of stress and never become clinically depressed.