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A member asked:

How do i know if i have depression? i've been getting upset a lot more lately. for example, i'll be happy one moment then the next i'm upset. help?

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See your physician: Your physician can discuss your history of symptoms in detail to determine whether you qualify for a diagnosis of depression. He/she can also rule out any medical causes for the way that you feel. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/depression.html

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Answered 9/16/2014

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