I almost think so. I'm of the attitude that if something bad happens, deal with it, move on and stop moaping about the past or present situation. I have seen too many instances where "depression" is used to get out of things in life.
2007-07-14 15:32:51 · 16 answers · asked by curious_25m 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
You know? It's really unfortunate that you feel that way. In some ways you are right. There is a daily depression and then there is clinical depression. On a daily depression you can just snap out of it. But with a clinical depression.. You cannot. But don't judge just because of your experiences. Look it up.. Get the facts straight. There is a lot more to it than just chearing up sometimes. Go to this website. I swear by it. www.webmd.com.. It'll tell you more things about depression than I can..
2007-07-14 15:41:22 · answer #1 · answered by teah47 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
That is so NOT true. Clearly you dont understand what it's like to have clinical depression, and you are lucky for it. Glad you have a healthy thought process.
Depression is a disease that can be cured with the right treatment. People with depression dont want to be that way, and didnt choose for it to happen to them. Brain chemicals get out of whack. Try reading up on some psychology to help you understand.
2007-07-14 15:53:15 · answer #2 · answered by catpouncing 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I really liked the other answers but as a person who has been diagnosed with severe depression, I have a few suggestions. First, do not allow her to boss you around. Tell her that doing things such as washing dishes or even something as simple as sweeping the floor will give her a boost and provide some relief. Second, replace her negative thoughts with positive rebuttals. She may not want to hear them but it will plant a seed in her mind and in her heart. Try getting her out of the house and away from that self destructive relationship she is in. Take a walk, go shopping, or take her to mingle with the rest of your more upbeat friends. Recommend books such as "The Mind is a Battlefield" by Joyce Meyer. (Any of her books are incredibly insightful and uplifting. If all else fails, for your own good you may want to decrease the amount of time spent with her. It sounds really harsh to me to hear others tell you to drop her like a hot potato. That won't help her self-esteem at all. If she has health insurance, strongly urge her to see a Psychiatrist AND a Therapist. And reassure her it doesn't mean she's crazy. They are there to help her through her rough times. They only do what regular "take-your-temp-and-tell-you-you're-fine... doctors aren't trained to do. Best wishes to you and your friend.
2016-03-15 04:11:27 · answer #3 · answered by Janet 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that is not true. no one wants to be depressed. some people have no controll over being depressed if it is clinical. some people are depressed and nothing bad has to happen to make this person feel this way. some mental illness causes severe depression and there is nothing a person can do to get over it , except by seeing a doctor and getting medications. never judge a person unless you walk in their shoes. yes there probably are some people that say they are depressed, to get attention, but not the majority.
2007-07-14 23:24:24 · answer #4 · answered by zeek 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I get depressed when I am ill. Or is it the other way around, I feel depressed and then get ill?
This is a puzzle to me. It seems that there are chemical things going on in your body, that control is not entirely in the hands of the person.
Answer: yes and no.
2007-07-14 16:15:54 · answer #5 · answered by Perseus 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No its not just a case of being week minded . It is useualy caused by an imbalance of chemicals in the brain . Some forms can be brought on by a tramautic event as well.
It can be a very difficult thing to cope with. If the people you are thinking of are friends of yours talk to them and listen you might be able to help them through some of the low points . Just becarefull not to infer that its all in their head.
2007-07-14 15:42:35 · answer #6 · answered by tigerguy0017 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
see what is going to happen is sometime in the future you are going to go through a bout of depression, even slight depression. Once that happens you are going to feel so bad about the things you said about depressed people.
You will probably wish that you hadn't spoken about things that you have not experienced yourself, putting them down when you have no frame of reference. That my friend is a little thing I call karma. Good Luck.
2007-07-15 08:46:14 · answer #7 · answered by erin.savage 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depression is a valid illness. If anything it's survivors are stronger than most. We have dealt with more than most with less hope than most. While it can be triggered by trauma I feel that it is based in brain chemicals.
Trust me, I never WANTED to be depressed. I wanted more than anything to do what everyone else did, to be happy and live my life.
2007-07-14 16:13:16 · answer #8 · answered by Courtlyn 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is very insensitive thinking like that because depression is not a shortcut to the unsolved problems.
I's being overwhelmed by something that does not seem easy to solve or to deal with
2007-07-18 06:43:33 · answer #9 · answered by ? 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If your dad dies and you get depressed over it does that mean your weak minded and bored?
2007-07-14 15:38:36 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋