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I don’t think depression and anxiety are mental illnesses...

I believe they are problems of living and coping with trauma...a normal reaction to childhood abuse and neglect. Simple lifestyle changes and CBT will work. Calling it mental illness is stigmatizing and disempowering.

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CheshireAzur · 36-40, F

Then what should it be labeled as? Anxiety and depression ARE NOT normal reactions to childhood. A child who is in abusive home will be more prone to develop these "illnesses". Being in an abusive home is not normal. Also, it is shown that anxiety and depression may develop in adults, who has no previous experience with trauma. Additionally, depression and anxiety is linked to chemicals in the brain, and there is a gene.

Wiseacre · F

U misunderstood..I said depression and anxiety are normal reactions to trauma..not illnesses.@CheshireAzur

CheshireAzur · 36-40, F

@Wiseacre Problem with your statement. Anxiety and depression is not a reaction.

Wiseacre · F

Yes, it is...common knowledge!@CheshireAzur

CheshireAzur · 36-40, F

@Wiseacre Really? May you mention who theory you are mentioning? Or perhaps your psychology degree, from which University?

Wiseacre · F

I read this in Psychology Today..also have a bachelor in psych.@CheshireAzur

CheshireAzur · 36-40, F

Then you have no problem mentioning the theory and who states it. You know, that anxiety and depression isn't an illness. @Wiseacre

Wiseacre · F

@CheshireAzur we are not talking theory..merely stated my opinion.

CheshireAzur · 36-40, F

@Wiseacre Ah, just what I thought. There is nothing to back up your opinion. 👌

Wiseacre · F

@CheshireAzur well, not doing research for this site..there are many professionals who agree with me.

CheshireAzur · 36-40, F

@Wiseacre Hahaha. Yeah.. best way to form opinions, not doing any research, just go by "there are many professionals who agree with me". That's called confirmation bias. With a Bachelor degree in psychology, you should know this. Have you read their peer reviewed articles, or you just go by what media magazines post?