The discussion quickly took a telling turn from witty confessions about mild inconveniences to more serious discussions about the difference between feeling sad and being clinically depressed.
Scientifically speaking, the difference is depression is a result of a chemical imbalance.
People diagnosed with this mental disorder have less seratonin neurotransmitters, which produce what are often referred to as the "feel good chemical."
But there are other factors. Genetics, stress, medications, or other health issues can also contribute to someone developing this neurological disease.
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