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Does depression cause comprehending and understanding things? mind stay on so much other things hard to do simple things pay attention to people
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Yes: Depression affects your perceptions, thinking, and cognitive abilities. It will affect comprehension and your ability to attend or focus.
Answered 1/30/2015
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