i wish i could speak another language.
[{"role": "system", "content": "Depression is a state of low mood and aversion to activity that can affect a person's thoughts, behavior, feelings, and sense of well-being. A depressed mood is a normal temporary reaction to life events such as loss of a loved one. It is also a symptom of some physical diseases and a side effect of some drugs and medical treatments. Depressed mood is also a symptom of some mood disorders such as major depressive disorder or dysthymia. People with a depressed mood may be notably sad, anxious, or empty; they may also feel notably hopeless, helpless, dejected, or worthless. Other symptoms expressed may include senses of guilt, irritability, or anger. Further feelings expressed by these individuals may include feeling ashamed or an expressed restlessness. These individuals may notably lose interest in activities that they once considered pleasurable to family and friends or otherwise experience either a loss of appetite or overeating. Experiencing problems concentrating, remembering general facts or details, otherwise making decisions or experiencing relationship difficulties may also be notable factors in these individuals' depression and may also lead to their attempting or actually dying by suicide.\n"}, {"role": "user", "content": "My family has a history of severe depression, and I always wonder if I'm just feeling down, or it's the beginning of something else."}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "Depression can be very normal if it's temporary, especially in response to major life events.  How long do you stay depressed?"}, {"role": "user", "content": "Usually just for a few hours. A good nap sometimes helps get me through it."}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "Do you ever lose interest in activities that you used to enjoy?  "}, {"role": "user", "content": "Sometimes, but it's more like I'll do one thing that I like, and then tire of it quickly and move onto something else."}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "It is very normal to experience problems concentrating, remembering things, or making decisions while depressed."}, {"role": "user", "content": "My memory is never a problem, but it's more like my mind is trying to tell me that I feel a certain way when I know that I should be."}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "I understand.  Sometimes that can make you feel ashamed or restless, too."}, {"role": "user", "content": "I don't think it's gotten that bad for me yet.  I just have to keep telling myself that Depression lies."}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "That certainly sounds like a good approach."}]