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Dear Kathy,
Even though it's been awhile since I've worked in psychiatry (and my
diagnosis isn't perhaps, DSM current) what you describe are "reactive
depressions," depression in response to traumatic losses. A general rule of
thumb in the field is that a reaction, such as depression, should be treated
if it does not resolve within two weeks, by therapy, meds perhaps, or both.
A reactive depression can be just as debilitating as major depressions and
treated just as seriously. Meds can be helpful and will work in the same
way. Brain chemicals are altered by depression so the drugs work in the same
way. Hope this answers your questions, at least a bit.
Barbara Latterner
Brewster, NY
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