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Somewhat unrelated note: there's an interesting side effect among depressed people in my social circle - they seem to be... happier now? Apparently the fact th
by Tade0 7y ago
Somewhat unrelated note: there's an interesting side effect among depressed people in my social circle - they seem to be... happier now?
Apparently the fact that everyone is currently on lockdown removes the pressure of having to go to work, socialize etc.
Some of them found a new purpose in helping their neighbours with groceries, pets etc.
- Retric 7y agoI don’t know about clinical depression. However, changes in routine can really help when you’re feeling down for a while. I accidentally flooded my apartment and while it was inconvenient and expensive, my mood noticeably improved for the next few weeks. Presumably because I was tossed out of my comfort zone and had a bunch of odd experiences.