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Life is a constant roller coaster of happiness, sorrow, good times, and bad times.
The more you discover, the better you can understand, manage, and work toward recovery. Unfortunately, it's not that easy. And, like these chronic conditions, people with depression must learn how to recognize the disease and manage it throughout their lives. It is characterized by a mixture of feelings, thoughts, and behaviors that are strikingly distinct from the usual range of feelings and functioning. Depression can make even the most basic of life functions, such as sleeping, eating, and thinking, very difficult.