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Can you tell me where does depression come from. how does it start?
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Multiple causes: Causes include : family history of depression, medical illnesses (i.E hypothyroidism), neurochemical imbalance, side effects from medications, major life stressors, death/loss, substance use and history of abuse.
Answered 12/9/2013
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