@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.
@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.
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it is a start for sure. *Strokes long white beard* .. confucius say - Be happy in all things received, your spirit will soar ..
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.