What Causes Depression?
By: Michael Yapko
Summary: The causes of depression are manifold, but the most important thing is to take charge of your life and make decisions that won’t cause you to feel worse.
I’ ve read that depression is an excuse not to grow up, not to be responsible for your own happiness, that it is self-pity, etc. I’ve also read and heard how it is a chemical reaction in the brain and that a person can’t control it. Which is correct? Am I being selfish and self-centered? Have I created this depression or is it out of my control?
What causes depression? The best answer is many things. The contributing factors vary substantially from one person to the next.
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