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iVillage Health Staff ON Mar 4, 2010 at 2:21PM

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Feeling blue and worried you may be depressed? Make an appointment to see your doctor and bring along a list of questions. Not sure what to ask? Click here for a printable list of essential questions to ask your doctor about depression.

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