Wobblywombat, I live in the US. I'm diagnosed with major depression. However, with meds and years of therapy I no longer look or act depressed. My pdoc and I agree I have it under control. That said, I can see the demeanor of medical professionals change as soon as they find out I'm on anti-depressants. I've also had doctors dismiss physical symptoms because "well, you're depressed." Having depression doesn't mean I can't have medical problems.
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