> > Concentrating on being happy works when I'm just feeling blue. When
> > depression hits I either have to wait it out (months), find a long and
> > intense adrenaline rush, or use drugs.
> 
> Not sure I know the difference between feeling blue and being depressed.

If you don't know the difference, you've never had chronic depression.

Imagine:
	1. A dark cloud in your brain that slows down your thinking and makes
		everything more difficult.
	2. Not caring about anything.
	3. Loss of sex drive.
	4. Difficulty sleeping.

Those are some of the more obvious symptoms of depression.
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