Do you have to have a reason to feel depressed?

The word "have" may constitute different meanings for people. If by "have to have a reason" means that you need to be able to explain why you feel depressed, then I would say no - you do not need to know why you feel depressed and you do not need to justify your position to anyone if you do know why you feel that way. You should move at your own pace and share your own thoughts only if you want to. There is a reason you may feel depressed, however, it is possible that you may not be aware of why you feel depressed. There could be many different reasons that someone feels depressed, some of which may be: use of alcohol/drugs, lack of sleep or exercise, issues with relationships or an overall let down that things seem to rarely go as planned. There are so many other reasons that a person may feel depressed, so if you are seeking deeper answers then it may be useful to seek expert assistance.

There does not have to be a reason to feel depressed. This can happen at any time and does not need to have a reason for it. If this is happening to you, I may say that it is not weird to feel this way and think that its weird because there is no reason behind the feelings you are currently experiencing. You can feel free to connect to one of the listeners to share how you are feeling.

Absolutely not! Depression can, and often does, come out of nowhere. You never need a reason to feel the way you're feeling.

Not necessarily, sometimes you can feel depressed if you're just plain bored, or are overthinking too much, if you ever feel depressed for no apparent reason, go out, and do something, anything, watering the garden, feeding the cat, even working on a hobby you love, anything to just put your mind in a different place

No.. depression can hit you out of the blue. That is when you need to really pay attention and keep track of mood changes. I would suggest seeking the advice of a trained medical personal.

No, you do not. Unfortunately there are medical conditions that have the side effect of triggering Depression.

Often, when we are depressed, there is no reason. It is just a feeling that comes and goes. Sometimes we have better days than others and sometimes we feel depressed for no reason. As long as you keep your head up and have someone to talk to, you will be okay. Even though it may feel like we will never feel okay, it's good to have support when we need it the most.

No you don't. Feeling depressed or anxious or stressed sometimes can become overwhelming and you cannot pinpoint the exact reason or sometimes there just isn't any. You are not alone in this situation. always remember that. Give yourself some time. Be patient with yourself like you would be with a good friend.

Absolutely not! It can be hard to explain to people who haven't experienced depression, but you absolutely do not have to have a specific reason to be depressed. There is a difference between situational depression, which is depression in reaction to a certain event or situation and is usually short-term, and clinical depression, which is usually caused by one's brain chemistry and can be chronic. Sometimes, one can develop clinical depression if he or she has symptoms long after a "triggering" event or situation. Feeling as though you don't have a "good reason" to be depressed can be very frustrating for sufferers, but we have to remind ourselves that there doesn't have to be a reason to feel this way. Your feelings are valid, even if there's no discernable cause for them.

No you don't. You can be depressed even without a reason. If you can't think of a reason why you're depressed, don't stress, because depression can come even without a reason

now a days, reasons are not required to feel depressed.but people who learn to be happy and having respond in "take it easy".i have no reasons to depress but thousands of reasons to happy

No. Your brain's chemicals could be the complete reason for depression. It can happen to anyone no matter what they have.

If by reason you mean a specific event then no. There are many different reasons for depression but these reasons may not be clear. They can be psychologically induced from past events in your life (maybe ones you're not even aware of) or even induced due to your brain chemistry. There are so many reasons that could be possible (even genetics). I know people who battle depression because it runs in their family. They get depressed seemingly for no reason, but that's just because the reason isn't something a stranger would know right away.

No, depressive episodes can come out of nowhere without knowing the cause or what triggered it. Because Clinical Depression is caused by biological/internal factors, you don't necessarily need an external factor (caused by the outside environment) to trigger depression.

Not at all. Sometimes things bother us and it can get the best of us. We may not know why but it is normal to sometimes feel depressed.