I don't believe in depression

I strongly believe that the happiness of others are also your happiness.. this will not let anyone alone be empty.. I agree that depression is a state of too much self centeredness, one constantly feels that others are inadequate of easing one's discomfort. When one is freed from the walls of their selfishness, no one will experience such state of mind.

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InOtterWords · F

It's quite sad that you view depression with such a closed mind.
It is also incredibly naive to think that your happiness comes from others.

Depression is an illness. It effects the mind rather than the body but it is an illness all the same. As someone who has suffered from acute depression for several years I am really disappointed by your statement. This is the sort of negative stigma that I have to deal with which is what makes it so hard to seek help for depression. Would you ever call a diabetic or cancer sufferer selfish?

Sepia · 36-40, F

@InOtterWords no not cancer or any other illness. But the start of depression

InOtterWords · F

@Sepia what have you based this opinion on? Have you consulted any medical professionals or bodies? Did you know that WHO gave claimed that depression is the leading cause of illness and disability in the world today.

Educate yourself, don't revel in your ignorance..

Sepia · 36-40, F

@InOtterWords This is not ignorance as you call it. I have thought on precautions of the sickness that leads to clinical depression.

InOtterWords · F

@Sepia if it is not ignorance then it is stupidity. I won't waste any more time on someone who is so closed minded. I really hope that noone you care about ever experiences depression because you will be a hindrance rather than a help to them

Sepia · 36-40, F

@InOtterWords It is not that I don't care..My belief is precautionary just like addiction..leading to clinical depression where you have to take meds to put one's mood to normal..it gotten into sickness because one tolerated their self into it. Stupidity??? I don't think so..If you cannot practice a healthy lifestyle and if this sickness hit you..continue to take medicine and keep seeing doctor..some even resist to get cured. Stay sick and unproductive. People now rather symphatise the sick than making preventive measures.

InOtterWords · F

@Sepia when people have attitudes like this it makes it impossible to ask for help. You are part if the problem not the solution.

Sepia · 36-40, F

@InOtterWords part of the problem..or before it starts...it must be prevented just like eating contaminated food you'll get the disease, you take meds to cure..mine is just a warning not to eat the food. Prevention has more concern than to those who give sympathy feel sorry because it is too late to save