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health advisory Hospital Mental Health 2007-11-15 19:02:29

does it come through the family lines??

Answer:

Depression is not generally inherited it is the behaviour patterns that we pick up on and the outlook our parents (for example) pass onto us that influence our thinking.

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It can be. In cases where depression is a chemical imbalance in the brain, studies have shown that it can be genetic.

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its very common to come through family ties...i have manic depression disorder which every other female in my family has. i have it, my grandmother has it, her grandmother has it....it just depends.however, depression is serious and could be caused from being stressed out. you should really ask your doctor

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most times its inherited

but then you can get that way

all by yourself if your hormones

get screwed up in any way

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yes most of the time it is , the same chemical inbalance gets passed down, i have depression and every time i see a new doc they always ask me if it runs in the family

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Yes we get it from our children.

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Not in my experiance..been depressed a couple of times- post natal and deep depression- Its an illness that gets triggered mostly when least expected...Its awful but it can be overcome...With help.

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There is evidence to suggest depression is inherited.

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Yes it is inherited. I have a bipolor disorder and i was told that it is inherited at least mine is. I have 3 brothers and all three have had or now have a drug or alchol problem. I am the only one on who has not had these problems and I have been on meds for years. I the only way I have been able to remain free from drugs and alcholo. but a grand parent on each side of the family and both my parents also have bipolor disorder.

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Yes, depression sometimes has a genetic factor.

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I think its more to do with the chemical imbalances than the symptoms of depression themselves that are likely to be passed down genetically.