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Do you have any other signs of a depressive illness?

I spent most of my life severely depressed, starting at a young age. I never saw a professional, however I am nowhere near as depressed as I used to be. I feel as though I've consciously overcome depression, in that I have the ability to recognize and overcome depressing thoughts as they arise. I just cannot keep them from arising. A doctor or professional is not an option, which I why I turned to meditation so many years ago, and much more recently to the teachings of the Buddha.