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Is it normal for older people to be depressed?

Someone told me that it is normal for people to become depressed as they get older. Is this true? I mean, it can’t be true for all people, don’t you think it’s too much of a “blanket” statement?

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Answer #1

Certainly not true of all, and I suspect not true of most - sadness, grief, for a period of time, yes but not acute depression.

Answer #2

I never said “old”, I said “older”–however, to answer the question: I consider someone “old” whenever they consider him/herself old. Age is a number, but aging happens to all of us.

Answer #3

well .

people get depressed about certain things …

like , my dad is depressed atm about work ..

people are normally depressed arfter leaving a partner , having a baby , work , loosing someone they love ect . saying people get depressed as they get older is a bit of a blanket statment cos not everyone does , it always has a reason behind it x

i think :)

Answer #4

Depression is not associated with age but depends on biological, psychological, and social factors . But as we get older we may face more problems that can cause depression. So depression can affect many as they get older but i don’t think its guaranteed.

Answer #5

What age do you consider “OLD”?

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