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Yes! It's best if you go for a counseling. Even if you don't have the classic symptoms, but have lasting feelings of sadness, discouragement, or worthlessness for several consecutive days, see your doctor for help.

Excessive loneliness can lead to Depression if not prevented. Feeling sad, unhappy, "down in the dumps," or even miserable, is natural. Many of us have experienced these moods for short periods at certain points in our lives. What is important is that you have to know what is it that makes...

Why don't you try to undergo Group therapy. It is another avenue of treatment for people with depression. Such therapy provides structure and a sense of belonging in addition to allowing the exchange of participant ideas and feelings. It is typically lead by a professional counselor and the group si...

From your story, I could sense that you are experiencing a Major Depression. One symptoms of this is Loss of interest in daily activities. No interest in former hobbies, pastimes, social activities, or sex. You’ve lost your ability to feel joy and pleasure. Major depression is characterized by the i...