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Indefatigable1 · 36-40, M
It won't cure it but making positive thinking a regular habit will absolutely help treat them.
this girl makes me happy
PrivateHell · M
If only it were that easy for those of us with real depression. I'd love to just sunshine and roses the darkness away. But it doesn't work like that
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Science78 · 36-40, M
@PrivateHell you sound like your still depressed.
PrivateHell · M
@Science78 really? Is this your professional opinion? Sorry, but diagnosing online with someone you don't interact with is as worthless as trying to "fix" a depressed person, or telling them to cheer up.
Graylight · 51-55, F
@PrivateHell It's not that simple, but the principles are actually that same. We now know the brain's chemistry has a lot to do with depression, and that's where meds can help when administered correctly. But "thinking positive" encompasses a shift in one's worldview, and new and broader perspective on life's events and new insights gained through self examination.
Depression is one of the most terrifying places to inhabit I know of, but it doesn't have to be as bad as it is for a lot of people.
Depression is one of the most terrifying places to inhabit I know of, but it doesn't have to be as bad as it is for a lot of people.
SW-User
it is a start for sure.
*Strokes long white beard* .. confucius say - Be happy in all things received, your spirit will soar ..
i say confucius was confused.
*Strokes long white beard* .. confucius say - Be happy in all things received, your spirit will soar ..
i say confucius was confused.
MarkPaul · 26-30, M
The problem is many people look for a quick solution that requires little or no effort. To a degree, that's understandable. Depression is such a time consuming and bone-crushing obligation that hijacks 100% attention. But, for a cure, it takes much more than, "I will be positive today." A cure really requires a customized approach that gets to the root cause of the depression. It's not going away easy.
Lostpoet · M
It might just like negative thoughts increase depression.
SW-User
Eh,positive thinking this and that but then the alarm goes off at 6:30 and the whole mindfulness thing goes to shit
DDonde · 31-35, M
No. And to some extent depression impacts your ability to think positively in the first place.