Depression: Ten Traps to Avoid

Clinical depression is a devastating illness, and profound sadness is just the beginning. Depression can rob people of their energy, memory, concentration, sex drive, interest in usual activities - and in severe cases, even the will to live. Seventy million Americans will be afflicted at some point.

Dr. Stephen Ilardi, author of "The Depression Cure," has identified several things that can make depression worse.

Depression is a serious medical condition and should be treated by a doctor or licensed therapist.

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