Hi is depression genetic,does it pass on from your parents to you and to your children.or is it just something that one can get.
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Is Depression Genetic
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ZACTAK
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it is genetic. My mom has depression, her mom had depression, her mom's mom had depression, my sister has depression and so on. But it is definitely genetic because other than what I mentioned there, I was asked if depression ran in my family when I went to the dermatologist to get on Accutane.
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it can be genetic but not always. no one in my family has depression but i've got it as a side effect of long term illness and hyperthyroidism
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Some types of depression are genetic, but these can also be made worse-or better- by things that happen to people. Some physical illnesses and medications can also have depression as a result. Under a great deal of stress, people without depression in their family can become depressed too.
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Yes and no.
Depression has clearly been shown to have a genetic predisposition. That is, people whose families have a history of depression are more likely to develop the disorder.
It does not mean that anyone with a family history of depression will develop depression, though. Something nearly always has to trigger the disorder, meaning the cause is partly environmental as well.
Depression has clearly been shown to have a genetic predisposition. That is, people whose families have a history of depression are more likely to develop the disorder.
It does not mean that anyone with a family history of depression will develop depression, though. Something nearly always has to trigger the disorder, meaning the cause is partly environmental as well.
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I think anybody who feels they got 'handed' depression from their ancestors would really like a book called Free at Last by Larry Huch! Jesus wants to set you free from depression! This book explains how a lot of these sorts of things get started, how they get 'passed down' and how to break free! 
Just thought I'd pass it along...
Just thought I'd pass it along...
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my mum, my gran, my dad, my older sister - they all suffer from depression but they've had alot going on. i suffer from depression mainly because of my childhood not from my genetics
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I think they have pretty much answered your question. ^^^^^
But I would like to add. Just because people in your family may have it, doesnt neccessarily mean you will get it. Depression in usually triggered by something. Only your doctor can diagnose you with depression.
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But I would like to add. Just because people in your family may have it, doesnt neccessarily mean you will get it. Depression in usually triggered by something. Only your doctor can diagnose you with depression.
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