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Whenever i get sad i get extremely sad. to the point where i have suicidal thoughts and think about hurting myself. am i suffering from depression?

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Dr. Douglas Bey answered

Sounds like it: Main things are: see a psychiatrist & don't act on your self destructive thoughts.

Dr Pappas and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 10/4/2016

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