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Like a dark shadow lurking through the night, sadness can creep up without any warning. Most people are able to combat this sadness after only a few hours. Others, however, seem barely able to cope with the sadness. They are overwhelmed by the feelings of defea ....

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.... when dealing with depression. Fewer than one-third of [people] ever receive treatment or even recognize that their misery could be relieved(Whybrow 7). When dealing with depression people often deny that anything is wrong. Feelings of shame often begin to emerge when someone does finally admit that they don't feel "normal". When things are abnormal life suddenly takes on a dull new look. They significantly alter our familiar behavior, changing the way we relate to the world, even changing our perception of who we are(Whybrow 255). Learning to see these signs can help hold a state of depression in control. The causes of depression vary from ....