Health Conditions

Normal Depressed Mood and Grief is the term for conditions that are natural reactions to losses in life. This condition covers a range of depressive reactions from sadness and lethargy to the intense emotions of deep grief following the death of a loved one. These reactions are normal if the person eventually recovers. In some cases, it may take a day or two, in others, like after the death of a loved one, it may take a year. If an individual displays these symptoms without a loss, or if the depression seems to be excessive considering the nature of the loss, then the individual could be suffering from a major depression, and should seek medical help.

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Note: The above information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional. It is not intended to diagnose a health condition, but it can be used as a guide to help you decide if you should seek professional treatment or to help you learn more about your condition once it has been diagnosed.