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flakeybark said:Just wondering, how much do you think this affects you? I was practically raised by just my mom and I'd say for the larger part of it she has battled depression. Maybe not as much now, but I definitely still see it from time to time. My dad, whom I don't live but see on occasion, can have severe bouts of depression, which makes it really difficult to spend time with him. I'd be lying if I said it didn't bother me quite a bit. I don't know, they're people too obviously, and entitled to their own problems. I just wonder though sometimes if my mood swings could be a byproduct of theirs. I'm not trying to shift blame here or find a cop out. Just wondering if this is possible. How much others' moods can influence your own, particularly parents.