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Depression Myths & Truths SparkPeople Health & Wellness Quiz

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	Explanation Although it's normal to feel sad or experience "the blues" in response to certain life events, such as the death of a loved one, clinical depression is a medical condition that persists for weeks, months or even years and is not a normal reaction to life events. To find out if you are experiencing the blues or real depression, click here.

Depression is a normal part of life.