Do you think depression is predetermined in your DNA?

[Anonymous]

I've always been depressed. I'm looking at my baby pictures and I never looked happy or found joy in anything. Even at 3 years old I looked unhappy in literally every picture. I don't tell people I'm depressed or anything. I dont even like that word and I hate to use it but it's true.
It's a boredom like I just want to leave the planet and stop living. Do you think depression is predetermined?

[Anonymous]

It's strange you say that , because i think the same about myself. I have been fortunate to have a great home life with very loving parents , but i have never really been happy. Even as a small child i looked unhappy , i remember feeling that way too :( I have no idea why though.

[Shygal11489]

there is a genetic component to depression, meaning it can run in certain families. I would talk to a counselor at school or ask your parents about seeing a therapist, it helps a lot.

[XDarkRavenX]

Yea, it's genetic. My grandama, my mom, my uncle, and I have it.

[reptocarl]

It can be in some cases. In my case yes

[bcromartie]

Sort of.