What are the symptoms of depression? Diane-Maree Rauch shares her personal story
Updated | By The Workzone with Elana Afrika-Bredenkamp
Depression is not a bad word. For mom-of-three and attorney Diane-Maree Rauch, depression is part of her everyday life, and she opened up about the diagnosis and treatment of the condition.

According to Mayo Clinic, depression is a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest. Also called major depressive disorder or clinical depression, it affects how you feel, think, and behave, and can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems. You may have trouble doing normal day-to-day activities, and sometimes you may feel as if life isn't worth living.
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Elana spoke to Diane-Maree Rauch, who is a mom to three children and an attorney. Diane-Maree opened up about living with depression and how it has become part of her life.
If you think you might be depressed, do consult with your doctor or contact SADAG here.
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