When the blues does not lift.

The low that arrives in the first year or two of retirement is usually the ordinary blues, and the honest evidence is reassuring: retirement is not a reliable cause of depression, and for many people it leaves their mental health unchanged or better. But for a smaller group the low is not the blues at all, and the difference is less about how far down it goes than whether it moves at all. This is how to tell the ordinary dip from clinical depression, why depression in later life is so often missed and written off as aging, and why the safest thing to do with a low that will not lift is to stop waiting it out. Full transcript and show notes: https://consideratecapital.com/podcast/when-the-blues-does-not-lift This content is for educational purposes only and is not investment, tax, or legal advice. Considerate Capital is a registered investment adviser in Illinois. Past performance does not guarantee future results. All strategies involve risk, including the potential loss of principal. Please consult your own tax, legal, and financial advisors regarding your specific situation.