Was there clinical depression during caveman days?

One in four Americans will suffer from clinical depression within their lifetimes, and the rate is increasing with every generation. It robs people of ... Hunter gatherers get four or more hours of vigorous physical activity every day, but if you ask them they will tell you they don't exercise, Ildari says. read more

Cavemen had no depression, clinical or otherwise, they were to busy trying to survive and enjoying life when they were achieving it, same as every other life form that does not feel guilt and shame, purely human inventions. read more

But clinical depression is marked by a depressed mood most of the day, sometimes particularly in the morning, and a loss of interest in normal activities and relationships-- symptoms that are present every day for at least 2 weeks. read more

Depression is a global epidemic. It is the main driver behind suicide, which now claims more than a million lives per year worldwide. One in four Americans will suffer from clinical depression within their lifetimes, and the rate is increasing with every generation. read more