These include unequal child-rearing duties and higher rates of poverty among women. Women who tend to see the glass as half empty or are prone to worry are more at risk for depression. So are women who have low self-esteem or who feel they have little control over their lives. It's natural to feel down after an unhappy event, such as the death of a loved one. Everyone also gets down every now and then.
Major depression is a clinical disease that affects mood, body, and behavior.
Women are more likely than men to suffer from seasonal depression. They also are more likely to display anxiety, panic, eating disorders, and dependency when depressed than men are. See a doctor if you suspect you have depression. And do so right away if you feel suicidal. Exercise on a regular basis.