An overwhelming feeling of sadness

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Feeling sad is an emotion that is part of everyday life, but when sadness won’t lift for more than two weeks, turns to feelings of emptiness and hopelessness, or if others start to recognize and comment on the severity of your sadness, then it may be time to seek professional help for depression medication. A good rule of thumb says Dr. Schwartz is to recognize if the sadness feels different from the way you typically experience it. Signs that things are worsening can include substance or alcohol abuse, trouble in your relationships, or not being able to get up and go to work. “The reality is, if the sadness is interfering with the way a person lives their life, it may call for medication.” Check out how to determine the difference between clinical depression and everyday