Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 26 to 30.

Depression is more than just feeling sad once in a while. It's like a heavy cloud hanging over you all the time. You might feel like you're stuck in a dark tunnel with no way out. Even (26) _______ things that used to make you happy don't seem to (27) _______ you joy anymore. You might feel tired all the time, even after a good night's sleep, and you could lose interest in eating or have trouble sleeping. It's like your energy has been drained away.

Depression can make it hard to focus on anything, and it can make you feel worthless or hopeless about the future. You might even feel guilty for feeling this way, (28) _______ only makes things worse. (29) ________ it's important to remember that depression is a real illness, just like diabetes or asthma. It's not something you can just "snap out of" by thinking positively.

The good news is that there are ways to feel better. Talking to a therapist or counselor can help you understand what you're going through and learn healthy ways to cope. Medications can also be helpful for some people.  And there are things you can do on your own to feel better, like getting regular exercise, eating healthy foods, and spending time with friends and family.

Remember, you're not alone, and there is hope. With the right support and treatment which are (30) _______to help you overcome depression and start feeling like yourself again.

You might feel like you're stuck in a dark tunnel with no way out. Even (26) _______ things that used to make you happy