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Are there any citations to the claims she is making in her article about the nature of depression and the things people should do around depressed people? Like
by kkjjkgjjgg 5y ago
Are there any citations to the claims she is making in her article about the nature of depression and the things people should do around depressed people? Like she claims "listening" is the correct thing to do, so supposedly it helps against depression?
Tbh it sounds to me more like a power thing "see I am depressed, and you are treating me all wrong and you have to do this and that because I am depressed".
- hackerfromthefu 5y agoIt may be something that 'feels' better while not making much impact on the situation, however providing fleeting temporary relief in the moment of being heard and feeling connected. I guess if there's nothing that will help then temporary relief is good. However I also guess than in many situations there are things that can make lasting positive impact, if they can be found. Finding these positive impactful things requires action though not just listening. The art is in knowing when to listen and when to act