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While I agree with most of what you've said here, I disagree with #5. Feeling shitty because life is shitty, that's not depression, that's normal. "Depression
by mabbo 12y ago
While I agree with most of what you've said here, I disagree with #5.
Feeling shitty because life is shitty, that's not depression, that's normal. "Depression is normal in our era because bad things are happening to everyone" is like saying "Well, schizophrenia is normal in our era, because sometimes weird things happen that you can't explain". The symptoms may be similar, but that doesn't make it the same thing.
- DanBC 12y agoThere are increases in suicide when economies hit recession. It seems reasonable to suggest that some people's depression is triggered by poor economy. I agree that sadness and grief are not depression and are normal parts of life.