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Increased depression after the death of my father

Depression & Anxiety | Last Active: Jul 1 2:11am | Replies (32)
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@aliali

1. Have you ever been diagnosed with depression?
2. How much time does a normal grief take? How can I ensure that everything is happening the normal way?
3. Is it normal that grief cause a depressive episode?

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Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | May 10, 2019

@aliali Please excuse me for answering these same questions. Yes, I have been diagnosed with depression, and have had both medications and talk therapy. Really, grief takes as long as it takes, I don't know that you can put a timeframe on it. And in the near future, you might be having a good day, then something may trigger a memory of your father, causing sadness or grief for a short moment. It's all okay, and to be expected. I don't believe emotions [Good or bad, positive or negative] can be assigned a definite timeline. That's my opinion.
Ginger

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