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Umm, not sure this is universal but partial. Depression seems evolutionary psych for multiple, overlapping purposes: - Reducing aggression (and hence conflict)
by trapperkeeper74 9y ago
Umm, not sure this is universal but partial. Depression seems evolutionary psych for multiple, overlapping purposes:
- Reducing aggression (and hence conflict) in larger groups.
- Focusing on existential re/purpose by turning inward (ie find a new job/hobby/outlook/philosophy). Lots of reading, writing and ideation. Hopefully rebuild confidence/positivity with completing something.
- Retreating for terminal resource consumption minimization. Leave more for the young.
Also, anecdotally, I did everything “right” (ie CBT, frequent vigorous exercise, solid career, friends, sleep hygiene, address sleep apnea) and still couldn’t escape depression’s “mind pain” and depressive state. Only medication worked, like parting the clouds, waking up refreshed and organized thinking instead of a jumble.
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- eradicatethots 9y agoMedication will stop working, it always does.
- fujiters 9y agoThat's the spirit! In all seriousness, what else is there to do? Take whatever relief you can get while you can get it.
- eradicatethots 9y agoRemove bad habits/ behaviors/people... cure the problem
- defined 9y agoSo you are hoping there will be an ELE for the human species? Because that's the only way your prescription is going to cure the problem on a global basis for the foreseeable future.
- eradicatethots 9y agoWhen I say remove I didn’t mean remove from existence lol, just from your life. It’s true this isn’t a solution that can be implemented by governments, it has to be implemented by the patient.