AngelFace97
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Aug 8, 2016
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I do not believe that depression is hereditary.I feel that in order for someone to be and feel depressed, there should be true reasons and causes for that, rather just coming through genetics and heritance.
Anonymous
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Nov 8, 2016
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The genetic influence is only partially responsible for causing depression. It doesn't mean that just because you inherit a gene you'll develop major depression.
LovelySoul94
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Nov 15, 2016
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No, it isn't. You can inherit a "predisposition", but not the depression itself. It means that you can be more likely to develop it if you pass through may sorrows and troubles, but you are not "condemned" by your genes :)
PostitiveLife
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Jun 12, 2017
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A family history of depression may increase the risk. It's thought that depression is a complex trait that may be inherited across generations.
Anonymous
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Jul 24, 2017
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While it is not the same as health issues that run in a family (such as a history of heart disease), depression can seeem to be more common in families with a history of depression. However depression can still affect anyone.
Meowzer326
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Nov 14, 2017
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There are many causes of depression: environment, experiences, genes, etc. Depression can be hereditary. Those whose parents had or have depression increases the likely hood of the children also developing depression
neptne
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Jan 9, 2018
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It is, but it's never going to be guaranteed in the next generation, like most traits. It's generally perceived that approximately 40 percent of people with depression can trace it in some way genetically. However, it can also be learned or adopted in other ways.
PosiPotato
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Feb 12, 2018
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I believe it is said that you can be predisposed to mental illness genetically, but depression is also affected by your environment (perhaps especially during childhood/early development).
ShardedGlass
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Apr 23, 2018
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Yes, depression can be hereditary, and if that is the case it's generally a little different as you generally have nothing to be depressed about.
Anonymous
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Jun 25, 2018
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There are genetic factors that play a role in your likelihood of getting depression. This does NOT mean you will be depressed if a family member is. You can also have depression even if no one else in your family does.
When talking to a doctor, therapist, psychiatrist etc, they will usually ask about your family history. This is why.
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