That is an answer that even educated scientists and researchers do not know. They know that there are multiple factors that play a role... 2 main ones being genes and environment. Someone's environment does indeed play a role.

Child A grew up with both parents happily married. He/she was well taken care of and was reminded of how much he/she is loved.

Child B grew up with both parents married but his/her parents do not get along. As a result, Child B is told it is his/her fault and is physically abused, etc.

You tell someone something so many times for so long, they start believing it.

It starts getting complicated when it gets into someones resilience, aka tolerance... some people are just able to handle more than others. Not that the person who cant handle as much is wrong or bad, it is just a part of science we do not have fully figured out yet.

i dont think its contageous but i think its hereditary.

It's not contagious but it's certainly hereditary and if you have any latent tendencies then under certain conditions these could act up. Trying to understand takes guts, very well done. It's very difficult coz half the time people don't really know that they any different to other people until it's pointed out or a catalyst happens and it comes out.

If your colleague's issues are starting to affect you negatively then u need to voice this. Anyone under enough stress for sufficient time anyone can start to exhibit these symptoms, it's the body's natural way of dealing with harmful things that threaten the brain - to shut it out and so the beginning of depression starts.

If she/he are having a difficult time then the best is that they see their doc to check their meds. Please understand I'm not being nasty, I'm bipolar together with some other stuff n I know when I'm struggling I don't really understand or see that I'm having a negative impact on others or that I need help.

Most of all you need to recognise any feelings of listlessness, insomnia or just sleeping, excessive boredom n loss of interest in most things, and see them for what they are - emotional exhaustion. Think about when you've ever been just exhausted, it's similar but couple it with PMS n post natal depression and u getting there. It's difficult to explain.

Don't leave any of those feelings, go see a doctor - preferably a good, logical one and have a chat. It can't do any harm.

Take care and drop me a message if there's anything I can help with. God bless

You need to go see your Doctor

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