thanks for sharing, it is an interesting article, although I don't agree with all of it either. It is a complex area, and I don't think 'depression' and it's causes are the same for everyone.
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People who feel passion for their work and friends and love their families and partners don't become depressed as often as the population at large. People who are in touch with their spirit and enjoy a sense of community don't incline toward depression. People who maintain a sense of wonder and awe don't become depressed. Depression isn't the enemy. It's simply a warning sign that we're not on the right path. Our disconnection and folly pursuits of happiness may have much to do with this.
qwerty68:I feel a lot of that and yet am hopelessly depressed. That is a very dangerous and naive quote that makes assumptions that are demonstrably untrue. Depression, as with other mental illness is not simply because we took a wrong turn in life.
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This. I agree that statement is way too simplistic. I too have many supportive loving relationships in my life, they weren't a match for a stressful situation which lead to me becoming depressed - although they were very valuable in aiding my recovery (along with meds).
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qwerty68: I was very successful, confident and happy and it came out of nowhere and hasn't relented and now I suck and am a total loser.
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I really doubt that you are a total loser Qwerty, but depression can make us feel that way about ourselves.