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• goodpoint 4y ago
  You are describing depression without using the word "depression". And, again, it does not get treated by telling people "just go jogging".
  • s1artibartfast 4y ago
    Eventually, yes it does. Most therapists will coach the depressed to exert self control and do things they don't want to. Medication can help, but behavioral change and pattern formation are crucial to recovery and preventing relapse. Most of it boils down to just do x, even if you don't want to, because you logically know it is important in combatting depression.
    • int_19h 4y ago
      That "eventually" covers a lot of ground, and is literally the opposite of "just" in "just do it". Therapists help you get to the point where you can actually do something.
      • s1artibartfast 4y ago
        Your mileage may vary, but my experience is that they tell you to just do it, explaining the reasons why it comes down to just doing it each time. They listen to your BS reasons for not doing it in between to let you vent, then tell you again that if you want to do it just do it. I readily admit that there are differences between a therapist and a random internet stranger. An internet stranger is not paid to listen to your excuses and work them around to the question of why don't you just do it. Some people seriously need the coaxing and empathetic here. At the end of the day however, the message is the same. You want to do it, just do it.