ifiable reconigition. More than 17 million Americans suffer from depression which effects both their mental and physical health. In some people, it is triggered by a stressful event, while in others it seems to occur spontaneously. There is no single cause for depression. Depression affects your thoughts, mood feelings and physical health. A depressed person can not think or act rationally, and without the proper help this illness can become more debilitating Davis 3 In the past decade, there has been dramatic progress in the treatment of depression. New medications are available that are generally safe and effective. Many People today lead stressful lives and it seems to have its effect on society. Psychiatrists, psychologists and psychoanalysts are available to help people with their illness and hopefully cure the patient . This cure can only occur with the help and willpower of the person in need. Life is a precious gift that one should never want to lose. Each and everyone of us possess different strength and weakness, but we must know and feel in our hearts that the way to escape from this illness, is not to escape from life. This was not the scenario for Bartleby. Death was a high price to pay.If Bartleby lived today, could he be cured? I tend to think not. A person has to have the will and desire to live. Bartleby lacked what he needed to even try....
