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": "assistant", "content": "Depression is when a person experiences low mood and an aversion to activities that affects their thoughts or behaviors. It can be very limiting. "}, {"role": "user", "content": "I have experienced it in the past. It's very hard to live with. How many people in the US suffer from it?"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "I'm not sure how many people suffer but I know it is a major crisis. A depressed mood can be a symptom of a disorder such as major depressive disorder or dysthymia. "}, {"role": "user", "content": "What are some other symptoms? I suffered from it for years. I was put on Zoloft."}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "Symptoms can include sadness, anxiety, a feeling of emptiness, worthlessness and a sense of hopelessness.  "}, {"role": "user", "content": "I had a medium level case of it. What are some of the treatments used?"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "I know that most people are treated with anti-depressants and therapy. major depressive disorder can have a negative effect in a person's work, school, and their health."}, {"role": "user", "content": "Yeah it was really hard to function in school. Can depression lead to psychosis?"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "Some individuals occasionally will have false beliefs and think they see or hear things that other people cannot. "}, {"role": "user", "content": "It runs in my family. Is depression hereditary normally?"}]