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For some reason, i get mood swings. Good events compounded will make my day great (e.g. good weather, good songs on the radio, good test scores). However, then seeing my "ex" that i'm not over yet and completely losing a intramural football game will ruin my day. (Read: Really happy, then really unhappy).
To counter-act this, i usually try to remain in a positive mindset. So, what i really think it is, is how your personality is. If you're one with really high standards (probably raised by parents that way) it is easy for you to not meet them and fail. Also, if you tend to make mountains out of molehills, it will lead to depression.
What i think it really is, is genetics mixed with personality. Some people just have chemical imbalances in them, so are more prone to depression. Being raised w/ despondent and negative parents will probably also make one more easily depressed.
As for your girlfriend, since she's in school and is working, she's probably handling massive loads of stress (when i worked and went to school i also felt really shitty, and i began to get eczema, apparently caused by stress). Which makes her more prone to depression. Try to be bright and happy for her, and influence her in a positive manner, and maybe she'll be less depressed...?
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