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      <image:caption>Recognizing depression is not always so simple and obvious. Often times, you ignore stressors and problems until they keep piling up to the point where it can become too much to handle. At that point, you start internalizing those feelings and blame yourself for things that are out of your control. You then lose interest and enjoyment in your professions, hobbies and other recreational activities, which negatively impacts every aspect of your life. Together, we will work through these feelings to reclaim your inner peace and happiness.</image:caption>
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