Do you think that depression is selfish?

[center]Especially if depressed people are those which brags always about it and seek attention. Do you think it's selfish of them? In my opinion they are kinda selfish. I had talk about it with a classmate, where she is such a happy go lucky person, always full of energy. We agreed that such a people can drain your energy out of you. Especially if you are emphatic person. What are thoughts on this topic? And do you agree or not? Or if you have experience with such a things.

Edit: To those before you try to understand my question I'll say it shortly, I don't make fun or take lightly depression, it's still serious condition, this questions is more about people who are using it as an excuse for attention. Because as I can see it cause quite ruckus :) [/center]

JaneSerenity · 26-30, F

@Kuronekko: That's why I did edit, looks like I explained it the wrong way which gave wrong impressions... it's kinda hard to write thoughts if the English is not my first language so sorry about that. But really for me depression...real depression is serious topic. But people who say that they are depressed are usually not so.. that was the point.

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@JaneSerenity: I might add that depression doesn't mean that you are walking around like death warmed up at all times, just because a person seems ok on the surface when they are around people isn't a true reflection of how they feel inside. I can tell you for a fact that I often wait until I get back through my front door to cry and show any kind of feeling at all. Also online is very different to real life, especially in a place like this, anonymity makes people much more likely to share their actual feelings. I talk about my depression a lot more openly here and it's very helpful when others post about theirs because you realise that you aren't alone in it.

JaneSerenity · 26-30, F

@Kuronekko: Yeah I can understand since ...I admit I was dealing with it too, but I try to be much more positive at least about it. And don't let it swallow mind.... focus on better things is always great help :) Really sorry that you thought that I was trying to take it lightly. :)