Clinical depression is more than just an occasional feeling of sadness. It is perfectly normal to experience sadness over the loss of a job or the death of a loved one. On the other hand, clinical depression has symptoms that linger far longer than what physicians consider healthy. These symptoms can range from sleeplessness to oversleeping, from overeating to not eating at all. However, one symptom that is typically present among people with clinical depression is chronic overwhelming sadness. Continue reading →