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A 22-year-old female asked:

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 Beyanswered

Psychiatry 59 years experience

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

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Dr. Holly Maes commented

Pediatrics 38 years experience

There is help out there, even if it is hidden for you right now. Remember, you don't see air either, but it is there. Life rocks, so get help grabbing on!

May 13, 2013

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