There are many questions regarding depression. These questions might be, what is depression? Is it genetic? or even, what is the difference between being depressed and having depression? Many researchers and scientist have answered and are still trying to answer these very questions. Having depression is often associated with chemical imbalance in the brain. An example of a cerebral imbalance would be the depletion of the neurotransmitter, serotonin, dopamine or norepinephrine. The purpose of a neurotransmitter is to send messages to the brain and throughout the body. If you do not lack neurotransmitters then you most likely do not suffer from depression. That does not mean you can't feel depressed through experiencing things like arguments, failing a test, or even the weather. Depression isn't passed on like a disability, it is based on what kinds of genes you have and the experiences you go through that can trigger this mental illness.
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