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does death of a loved one cause depression

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my dad died 6 yrs ago this march. I feel i have been going down hill ever since. I have aches and pains alot of the time and am tired all of the time. I feel everything in my life is out of control im not sure if I am depressed as some have suggested or if I am ill. could someone please help.
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dont know, not a doctor but yes, it could bring on depression
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Yes. my dad passed away 4yrs and i always felt that i had someting wrong with me.. like a blood disorder or something magor
i went to the docs, cause i was always ill could not get out of bed...
He done all sorts of tests, and u no what..
he said i had depression.. started on my tablet .. 3 weeks now. and im starting to feel ok..
So yep it does and get help as soon as...xxxxxx
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The deaths of my Mom and Dad within a two years period seemed to send me down into a spiral of depression that I did nothing about for almost eight years. Things finally got so bad I decided I HAD to do something, went to the doctor, came here. Things have been improving ever since, both with meds and supports and friends I've made here.
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I think the death of a parent wakes us up to our own aging. It's like they are gone now YOU have to grow up and face your own demise. My mom's death has marked the first day as the beginning of my own death. This happened in '03 and still haunts me. I never again want to see someone who is terminally ill or want anyone to see me like that.
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I dont know if it causes it but it can certainly trigger it depending on how you react to the situation.

My fathers death triggered mine but I am genetically prone to depression.
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Deb, my Dad died almost 8 years ago. I had a total break down. I have come to terms with it now. I wrote to him in my journal until I could do it without crying.
Please tell you doctor and get some grief counselling. I would be glad to help you if I can. (hugs)
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