[Rosie]

The depression that I experienced was passed down to me from family members who also suffered from the same symptoms. You can not control getting cancer, and unfortunately you can't always control depression either. Ideally, one would overcome depression by getting down to the root problem. However, some people have an imbalance of chemicals in the brain, and truly can't eliminate the depression on their own. Medication is not the only option, but it is certainly one worth considering.