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especially considering a classic symptom of depression is the inability to accomplish these tasks.

jimktrains2 11y ago
In addition, according to the DSM-5 -- a manual used to diagnose mental health conditions -- you may have other symptoms with major depression. Those symptoms might include: * Fatigue or loss of energy almost every day * Feelings of worthlessness or guilt almost every day * Impaired concentration, indecisiveness * Insomnia or hypersomnia (excessive sleeping) almost every day * Markedly diminished interest or pleasure in almost all activities nearly every day (called anhedonia, this symptom can be indicated by reports from significant others) * Restlessness or feeling slowed down * Recurring thoughts of death or suicide * Significant weight loss or gain (a change of more than 5% of body weight in a month) No, depression does not mean you're a recluse who does nothing with your life. It means you struggle to feel happy or pleasure. It means you view every fault and failing as more proof that you're worthless. Please stop spreading dangerous FUD. Anyone who feels that they my have depression, or any mood disorder, should see a doctor, regardless of if they feel it's "minor". There is no stigma in having a mood disorder or seeing a psychologist/psychiatrist. Please stop acting as if there is one.
- catshirt 11y ago
  > "No, depression does not mean you're a recluse who does nothing with your life." i never implied anything of the sort. > "There is no stigma in having a mood disorder or seeing a psychologist/psychiatrist. Please stop acting as if there is one." sorry, but i think you may have accidentally responded to the wrong post all together. i have no other way to reconcile how completely irrelevant your response to my comment is. without getting into the details, i'm even somewhat offended by the assumptions you've made about my beliefs and personal experiences. the list of symptoms you posted even support my original statement.
  - jimktrains2 11y ago
    I responded to > especially considering a classic symptom of depression is the inability to accomplish these tasks. You are perpetuating an incorrect and dangerous view of depression by implying it only exists if you cannot function entirely. > > > "No, depression does not mean you're a recluse who does nothing with your life." > i never implied anything of the sort. How so? "classic symptom of depression is the inability to accomplish these tasks." seems to imply that depression means unable to meet with friends or accomplish any task. > without getting into the details, i'm even somewhat offended by the assumptions you've made about my beliefs and personal experiences. ditto.
    - catshirt 11y ago
      i simply posit that there exists a severity of depression at which waking up, getting dressed, and getting in the shower are out of question. do you disagree? furthermore, i suggest there exists a severity of depression that cannot be managed or mitigated by using an app to get things done. do you disagree? in no way did i "imply" getting dressed and depression are mutually exclusive. i didn't imply anything at all, for that matter. the connotations are your own. if i can directly address your assumption: just because you don't exhibit a symptom does not mean you don't have [some thing]. i never suggested otherwise.
      - jimktrains2 11y ago
        > i simply posit that there exists a severity of depression at which waking up, getting dressed, and getting in the shower are out of question. do you disagree? Yes, I disagree that you only posited a severe case of depression. "especially considering a classic symptom of depression is the inability to accomplish these tasks" appears to be to be a very clear assertion that the author didn't have depression because they were capable of functioning at all. If that isn't what you meant, then you left much to be desired in your writing.
      - nekopa 11y ago
        One thing I would like to point out is that his app isn't for getting things done. It's for letting his support network know that he might need help, but is unable to directly ask for it.
- chei0aiV 11y ago
  ACK. Stop believing technology just like an app solves serious diseases. LOOK FOR PROFESSIONAL HELP! SEE A DOCTOR!

In addition, according to the DSM-5 -- a manual used to diagnose mental health conditions -- you may have other symptoms with major depression. Those symptoms might include: * Fatigue or loss of energy almost every day * Feelings of worthlessness or guilt almost every day * Impaired concentration, indecisiveness * Insomnia or hypersomnia (excessive sleeping) almost every day * Markedly diminished interest or pleasure in almost all activities nearly every day (called anhedonia, this symptom can be indicated by reports from significant others) * Restlessness or feeling slowed down * Recurring thoughts of death or suicide * Significant weight loss or gain (a change of more than 5% of body weight in a month) No, depression does not mean you're a recluse who does nothing with your life. It means you struggle to feel happy or pleasure. It means you view every fault and failing as more proof that you're worthless. Please stop spreading dangerous FUD. Anyone who feels that they my have depression, or any mood disorder, should see a doctor, regardless of if they feel it's "minor". There is no stigma in having a mood disorder or seeing a psychologist/psychiatrist. Please stop acting as if there is one.

catshirt 11y ago
> "No, depression does not mean you're a recluse who does nothing with your life." i never implied anything of the sort. > "There is no stigma in having a mood disorder or seeing a psychologist/psychiatrist. Please stop acting as if there is one." sorry, but i think you may have accidentally responded to the wrong post all together. i have no other way to reconcile how completely irrelevant your response to my comment is. without getting into the details, i'm even somewhat offended by the assumptions you've made about my beliefs and personal experiences. the list of symptoms you posted even support my original statement.
- jimktrains2 11y ago
  I responded to > especially considering a classic symptom of depression is the inability to accomplish these tasks. You are perpetuating an incorrect and dangerous view of depression by implying it only exists if you cannot function entirely. > > > "No, depression does not mean you're a recluse who does nothing with your life." > i never implied anything of the sort. How so? "classic symptom of depression is the inability to accomplish these tasks." seems to imply that depression means unable to meet with friends or accomplish any task. > without getting into the details, i'm even somewhat offended by the assumptions you've made about my beliefs and personal experiences. ditto.
  - catshirt 11y ago
    i simply posit that there exists a severity of depression at which waking up, getting dressed, and getting in the shower are out of question. do you disagree? furthermore, i suggest there exists a severity of depression that cannot be managed or mitigated by using an app to get things done. do you disagree? in no way did i "imply" getting dressed and depression are mutually exclusive. i didn't imply anything at all, for that matter. the connotations are your own. if i can directly address your assumption: just because you don't exhibit a symptom does not mean you don't have [some thing]. i never suggested otherwise.
    - jimktrains2 11y ago
      > i simply posit that there exists a severity of depression at which waking up, getting dressed, and getting in the shower are out of question. do you disagree? Yes, I disagree that you only posited a severe case of depression. "especially considering a classic symptom of depression is the inability to accomplish these tasks" appears to be to be a very clear assertion that the author didn't have depression because they were capable of functioning at all. If that isn't what you meant, then you left much to be desired in your writing.
    - nekopa 11y ago
      One thing I would like to point out is that his app isn't for getting things done. It's for letting his support network know that he might need help, but is unable to directly ask for it.
chei0aiV 11y ago
ACK. Stop believing technology just like an app solves serious diseases. LOOK FOR PROFESSIONAL HELP! SEE A DOCTOR!