Having health problems and family problems is that a real reason to be depressed?

Depression doesn’t need a reason. Sometimes it just happens.

Yes. Life is pain. Anyone telling You any differently is selling something.

It can sure add to it, yes

That's just a reason to be miserable

It is very much a possible cause...yes!

Depression [b]is[/b] a health problem in itself. But it can certainly be triggered by other stresses.

for me it is!