A member asked:

Is there any way to eliminate depression from my mind completely? :(

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No: It is normal and appropreiate to feel some depression and anxiet even while watching the news as the boston bombing but usually this is fleeting. Hope your depression is not there on a regular basis. Great question and you are clearly a very sensitive and thoughtful person. Keep it up.

Answered 8/26/2013

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Depressed mood or a: Clinical depression? We all feel depressed once in a while . My gold fish dies - i feel low. Major depression may or may not resolve completely. If you have a clinical depression - would recommend medical assistance. In the meantime- talk about feelings ; address problems. Don't avoid them. Aim for 7.5 - 8 hours of sleep/ night. Daily physical activity is optimal in a green space. Eat >>.

Answered 1/19/2014

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