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They said me that i had a depressive episode recently. may depression be self-independent or not?
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Yes: There are many mood disorders. Depression can be the result of a negative event, a loss of job or a breakup of a relationship, a death in the family. However major depression can develop without any clear contributing factor and continue to exist independent of other disorders.
Answered 9/18/2013
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