How do you know when depression is chemical or situational?

Maxim

I've been feeling frustrated lately and while I think I show some signs of depression I think it is more a feeling down because of recent changes in my life.
Every time I have seen a professional they all want to start me on some drug and having really seen no improvement over the years I swore off them years ago.
When is it depression or "My life sucks right now"?

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Answers (4) to: "How do you know when depression is chemical or situational?"

_Helen_

Chemical depression [AKA Clinical Depression] is caused by an imbalence of chemicals in your brain, you'll have it all of your life if untreated.

Situational means that you're only depressed for a period of time in your life due to the circumstances, environment, or events currently happening. This kind of depression goes away over time.
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Johann...

Has depression been a pervasive theme in your life? Have you been down
more often than not? Or has it only been during the recent changes you mentioned? And have you seen a 'talk' therapist, or only a doctor? If you are reluctant to take medications you might want to see a therapist first to see if that will help you deal with your depressive mood. The therapist should also be able to advise you whether you should seek medical treatment or not. Good luck!
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WhiteH...

Every depression is a chemical depression. The brain reacts to whatever our senses show him. And situational depression still causes the same chemical unbalance. It can happen with or without a reason, it can be severe or light and it can be short or long.
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irus

Thank you Johanna for sharing this with us.
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