I don't think HN causes depression as much a it exacerbates an existing condition. I say this because I've felt the same way, but when I examine those feelings

I don't think HN causes depression as much a it exacerbates an existing condition. I say this because I've felt the same way, but when I examine those feelings I find it's more about me than it is HN. In this way HN is really no different than any other community (online or off).