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Is it possible to have depression and not be suicidal?
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Yes: Many people have depression without being suicidal. Common symptoms are lack of motivation, boredom e, sadness, sleep problems, withdrawal from friends. Fatigue, flat feelings to name a few. Suicidal thoughts are part of depression for some people but not all.
Answered 10/4/2016
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Most of my patients: Who are depressed -are not suicidal.
Answered 3/6/2014
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