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Originally posted by storm2012
reply to post by Anthropormorphic
people fall in depression all the time, either for love, someone passed away, something bothering them. Everyone goes through it. But when someone gets caught in depression and lets it take over their life, than its a problem for that person. Depression is never an illness of any kind, its the feeling you create and there are ways you can get rid of it. I have been in depression too, but it didn't last to long, it was taking over my life, but you know what I faced it and not let it bother me. I would understand you will need medical attention for something like cancer or a tumor because its affecting your body from inside, you cant let it heal on its own. Depression is caused by feelings that even you or me don't understand, but the person who is depressed can only know and they are the one who can actually get rid of it.
Originally posted by Anthropormorphic
Originally posted by storm2012
From my knowledge, I would like to tell you is everyone in this life faces some sort of adventure. It could be fun or for some it can be harmful, it all depends in your past life karma. Depression is something you can personally can get rid of, its you who control your mind, nobody else.
Your knowledge is wrong, and not only is it wrong, it's irresponsible. I cannot imagine what the world would be like if other medical conditions were as stigmatized or trivialized as mental illnesses.
To suggest that someone with clinical depression not only caused their own illness, but can also "think it away", is rediculous. Clinical Depression is serious and it can no more be controlled with "mind control" than a brain tumor or colon cancer.
Originally posted by Anthropormorphic
Originally posted by storm2012
From my knowledge, I would like to tell you is everyone in this life faces some sort of adventure. It could be fun or for some it can be harmful, it all depends in your past life karma. Depression is something you can personally can get rid of, its you who control your mind, nobody else.
Your knowledge is wrong, and not only is it wrong, it's irresponsible. I cannot imagine what the world would be like if other medical conditions were as stigmatized or trivialized as mental illnesses.
To suggest that someone with clinical depression not only caused their own illness, but can also "think it away", is rediculous. Clinical Depression is serious and it can no more be controlled with "mind control" than a brain tumor or colon cancer.
Originally posted by Griffo515
For years I have suffered from depression, through all the years of medication, therapy and changes in life style to maintain a psychological balance, it is this feeling that has kept my suicidal tendencies at bay.
Originally posted by wavemaker
Originally posted by Anthropormorphic
Originally posted by storm2012
From my knowledge, I would like to tell you is everyone in this life faces some sort of adventure. It could be fun or for some it can be harmful, it all depends in your past life karma. Depression is something you can personally can get rid of, its you who control your mind, nobody else.
Your knowledge is wrong, and not only is it wrong, it's irresponsible. I cannot imagine what the world would be like if other medical conditions were as stigmatized or trivialized as mental illnesses.
To suggest that someone with clinical depression not only caused their own illness, but can also "think it away", is rediculous. Clinical Depression is serious and it can no more be controlled with "mind control" than a brain tumor or colon cancer.
Just to inform you though, medication because of depression is rare in Asian countries. There are a lot of ways to deal with depression without taking medications.
Originally posted by Anthropormorphic
Originally posted by Griffo515
For years I have suffered from depression, through all the years of medication, therapy and changes in life style to maintain a psychological balance, it is this feeling that has kept my suicidal tendencies at bay.
Griffo ( and the others who "scolded" me for my comment)...
You have been depressed for years, and you have suicidal tendencies. You, ( and the others who scolded me) do realise that being depressed for years and having thoughts of suicide are the textbook markers of clinical depression right?
When you're depressed for years, and have "suicida tendencies" you're not someone who can just "buck up" or get out in the sunshine and walk, or "think good thoughts". The type of depression YOU describe is clinical depression and it is an illness, not a touch of seasonal or situational ( my mom died, I can't pay my bills) depression.
There is a big difference between being depressed and having clinical depression. I know you mean well, but It would probably behove you to learn the difference.
Originally posted by Griffo515
Originally posted by Griffo515
Originally posted by storm2012
reply to post by Anthropormorphic
people fall in depression all the time, either for love, someone passed away, something bothering them. Everyone goes through it. But when someone gets caught in depression and lets it take over their life, than its a problem for that person. Depression is never an illness of any kind, its the feeling you create and there are ways you can get rid of it. I have been in depression too, but it didn't last to long, it was taking over my life, but you know what I faced it and not let it bother me. I would understand you will need medical attention for something like cancer or a tumor because its affecting your body from inside, you cant let it heal on its own. Depression is caused by feelings that even you or me don't understand, but the person who is depressed can only know and they are the one who can actually get rid of it.
There is a big difference between being depressed and having clinical depression.
I know you mean well, but It would probably behove you to learn the difference.
Originally posted by Anthropormorphic
Originally posted by Griffo515
Originally posted by storm2012
reply to post by Anthropormorphic
people fall in depression all the time, either for love, someone passed away, something bothering them. Everyone goes through it. But when someone gets caught in depression and lets it take over their life, than its a problem for that person. Depression is never an illness of any kind, its the feeling you create and there are ways you can get rid of it. I have been in depression too, but it didn't last to long, it was taking over my life, but you know what I faced it and not let it bother me. I would understand you will need medical attention for something like cancer or a tumor because its affecting your body from inside, you cant let it heal on its own. Depression is caused by feelings that even you or me don't understand, but the person who is depressed can only know and they are the one who can actually get rid of it.
There is a big difference between being depressed and having clinical depression.
I know you mean well, but It would probably behove you to learn the difference.
I do mean well, and I'm basing my words on your description of your long running depression ( anything over 6 months is considered clinical) and your suicidal tendencies (again clinical..among other things).
It sounds like it might behoove you to learn the difference, though it sounds like you've been diagnosed, in which case it might behoove you to accept the difference. There is no shame in it. That's my point.
Originally posted by Anthropormorphic
To suggest that someone with clinical depression not only caused their own illness, but can also "think it away", is rediculous. Clinical Depression is serious and it can no more be controlled with "mind control" than a brain tumor or colon cancer.