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Depression is a real and debilitating condition that is often misunderstood by family and friends. Its meaning can range from a prolonged period of sadness to an actual mental illness with specific symptoms. Find and share experiences with others who are going through the same struggles.

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Jormungandr 07/22/2013

"Scientists discover brain's 'misery molecule' which affects stress, anxiety and depression"

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2372305/Scientists-discover-brains-misery-molecule-affects-stress-anxiety-depression.html

1stillsickofit 07/22/2013

great read, it made me laugh,thanks 4 sharing

deleted_user 07/22/2013

Now all we have to do is wait (X)yrs for a med to have an affect on CRF1.

SkiesOnFire 07/22/2013

I'm really glad they've confirmed this.

Narrowing it down to one site that produces a specific hormone is a very good thing. I ALWAYS suspected it was something to do wth the endocrine system---as the overwhelming numbers of people who develop major depression & anxiety are pre-menopausal women (although, obviously, it affects so many more, and at different ages.).

This makes so much sense.

I don't see it as a bad thing. Science marches on.

1Patriciann 07/22/2013

Science is amazing -- thanks for sharing.

deleted_user 07/22/2013

Thank you. It doesn't surprise me.

ThePepperMan 07/22/2013

Wow, if this leads to new meds that would be awesome!

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