Is depression an actual illness?

if so what are the symptoms and will i get time off work with pay?

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Depression is a serious illness (not an simple way to get out of working). Its a chemical imbalance in the brain. Check out the NetDoctor link below

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Yes, it is.

It is seen as a chemical unbalance of the brain which causes chronic and severe levels of mood with mixed emotions from sadness, anger, low self worth and guilt.

Without medical attention clinical and non clinical depression can get worse or lead to other quite serious Psychiatric illnesses. Depression can even be Hereditary, if any family members suffer from it, then you’re easily susceptible to also.

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Yes it is an actual illness. Physicians sometimes use a questionnaire with a scale of 1 to 5, this will determine how you're doing mentally. I don't think it's very simple to fake, and if you've ever had depression you really wouldn't want to.

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Yes it is and you need a doctor to assess the lenght of time for treatment and proper medication. If he gives you a leave of absence your pay should be covered.

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yes. its serious illness and to some it can be life threatening.

you cant fool a physician to believe you have depression but if you do then you should be able to get sick pay.

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Depression is a mental illness. You should get a sick note and should get time off work with pay like any other illness.

Hope you’re feeling better soon.

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yes, its a mental illness and i have suffered from it myself. so i know its a real illness.

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It is an actual illness, but most places won't give you time off work for it.

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yes……

If you were truly depressed you would know what the symptoms are….

It depends on your job………

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To the fool who stated NO I really hope you get it one day you ****!

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no!