Depression:

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Depression can be very debilitating, it can range from mild to severe and affect anyone. About 1 in 5 people will experience depression at some point in their lives and can occur for many reasons, including painful life events, chemical changes within the body, loss & bereavement. Although it is normal to feel sad or unhappy about things sometimes, depression often causes people to feel deep sadness and unhappiness for extended periods of time- often months or years.

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It can also adversely impact on a persons self confidence, self esteem and self worth and sufferers may feel that they want to avoid social interaction. Depression can make people feel very lonely even though others are around and it can often feel very difficult to reach out.

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