Clinical depression is a mood disorder in which feelings of sadness, loss, anger, or frustration interfere with daily life for weeks or longer. Clinical depression results from interactions between brain chemicals and hormones that influence a person's energy level, feelings, sleeping and eating habits. These chemical interactions are linked to many causes such as family history of disease, biochemical and psychological constitution, prolonged duration. stress and traumatic life crises such as the death of a loved one, job loss, or divorce (clinical depression). Clinical depression is a serious illness. It's not about being "depressed" or being sad sometimes. Clinical depression is a sadness that never goes away for those who suffer from it. Sometimes it can be treated, and sometimes it's just something that will never be resolved. Other symptoms of clinical depression may include self-hatred, feelings of sadness, anxiety, or feelings of "emptiness." Feelings of hopelessness, guilt, worthlessness, or helplessness. Loss of interest in previously enjoyable activities or hobbies, anger, fatigue, and decreased energy (clinical depression). Also difficulty concentrating, remembering details and making decisions, insomnia, waking up early or sleeping too much, overeating or loss of appetite and finally suicidal thoughts (clinical depression). Some people have never met anyone with clinical depression, so they don't do it. I don't know what to expect and when to expect it. An example of someone who may suffer from clinical depression is Victor and the creature he created in Frankenstein by Mary Shelley. If you have read this book, you should know how the creature was created and why it was so angry. You should also know why Victor was...... middle of paper ...... serious when it comes to suicidal thoughts, depression carries a high risk of suicide. Be aware of depression around your family and yourself, if anyone is experiencing symptoms related to depression you should make an appointment with a psychologist. Works Cited “Clinical Depression”. Clinical depression. Internet. May 12, 2014. “Depression.” NIMH RSS. Internet. May 12, 2014. “Depression (major depressive disorder). » Causes of depression (major depression). Internet. May 9, 2014.>. “Major Depression (Clinical Depression) Symptoms, Treatments, and More.” WebMD. WebMD, January 3, 0000. Web. May 13, 2014. Suicide and depression: risk factors and warning signs of suicide. "WebMD. WebMD. Web. May 14, 2014Clinical depression."Dictionary.com. Dictionary.com. Internet. May 14, 2014Behavioral health, depression and suicide. Internet. May 14 2014