>in my experience it's unequivocally bullshit >[trip compared to] a really fun intense vacation in a foreign country also alleviates depression for a month or

>in my experience it's unequivocally bullshit >[trip compared to] a really fun intense vacation in a foreign country also alleviates depression for a month or two I think these two are confusing statements if read together. That being said, I think I understand what you mean. From the info I’ve gathered, almost everybody agrees with you. It’s not a magic cure. Sure, someone might argue it is but you’ll find that person everywhere. But for someone with severe depression who can’t see beyond the wall could be really valuable experience, since otherwise couldn’t go (or even afford) going on a very intense vacation in a foreign country. Sometimes you may need clarity to deal with the problems that otherwise depression wouldn’t let you (or wouldn’t even let you see them). But I guess (because I haven’t tried this, but read a lot) it’s all about the mindset you approach this.