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A Caregiver’s (Good) Little Helper If happiness seems elusive but sadness seems prevalent, then check with your doctor about anti-depressants. You may think that happiness cannot be found in a pill. That’s probably true. But, often, the road to happiness lies in a pill. You also may think that an anti-depressant is a crutch, a weakness. But, often, an anti-depressant is freedom.    Check with your doctor about the right medication to help you. And, you can learn more about depression and anti-depressants at these web sites: http://DepressionResources.webmd.com http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/depression.html http://www.medicinenet.com/depression/focus.htm or by calling National Foundation for Depressive Illness, Inc., 1-800-248-4344, for referrals to physicians and support groups. Index of Articles Depression: A Whole Body Disorder Look for the Moments The Losses that Weigh You Down What’s It About?

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