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The Painted Door The Painted Door Of the many different mood disorders, depression is the most common, and one of the most misunderstood. While modern research indicated that brain chemical imbalances cause the condition, many people still believe that chronic depression indicates a weak personality or character flaw. This makes seeking help difficult as people hesitate before admitting this weakness, however healing only starts with learning to recognize the symptoms. “The Painted Door’s,” Ann, demonstrates many qualities that lead the reader to believe such disorder is present. Ann is so unhappy due to her dissatisfaction with her lifestyle, her frustration with her husband, and the inner conflict she experiences. In the first instance, it’s quite clear that Ann is not satisfied with her lifestyle. When John first decides to go visit his father, Ann is quick to explain how lonely she gets while alone in the house. Even though staying home alone is a regular occurrence for her, it’s not something she’s necessarily gotten used to. Ann tries to explain this to John but he doesn’t understand, so she finally gives up; “Pay no attention to me. Seven years a farmer’s wife– it’s time I was used to staying home alone” Also, Ann comes painted, door, ann, john, much, lifestyle, life, it’s, alone, while, unhappy, out, isn’t, farmer’s, doesn’t, change, wife, unhappiness, spring, really, qualities, problems, now, inner, husband, however, herself, good, finally, father, explain, depression, day, attention, within, unfortunately, understand, things