Everyone has emotions. We may feel happy, angry, sad, and sometimes even depressed. It's natural to have these feelings but we also need to be able to control negative emotions so that they don't overwhelm us and stop us from living our best lives. Depression isn't a weakness and it isn't something that you can just 'snap out of'.

Depression is a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest. Also called major depressive disorder or clinical depression, it affects how you feel, think, and behave and can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems. You may have trouble doing normal day-to-day activities, and sometimes you may feel that life isn't worth living. More than just a bout of the blues, depression may require long-term treatment. But there is hope, as most people with depression feel better with therapy.

This story will help you understand the various emotions that can affect depression and how you can help control them and go about Denying the Depression Feeling.