Anonymous #1 1w

There’s different levels of disability, and I think any form of depression will impact your quality of life. But really the important thing is, there’s no point beating myself up for stuff that I failed to do

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Anonymous #2 1w

Thank you :)

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Anonymous OP 1w

Well yeah but I think if it more like a huge wall of front if you. Just have to try hard enough to break that shit down. Ram through that wall

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Anonymous #3 1w

I mean yeah, I definitely think working on yourself and going to therapy and stuff is great. Doesn’t mean I don’t have depression anymore, just trying to cope with it

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Anonymous #1 1w

There’s not a cure to depression, though?

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Anonymous OP 1w

It’s literally a mental state. There is a cure. It’s called cutting back cortisol

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Anonymous #1 1w

Oh no I’m not sure anymore. I don’t really understand it, but I didn’t think it ever went away, I thought it was just like, a way your brain works?

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Anonymous OP 1w

No. Once you think bad thoughts, your body keep on thinking about it more and more, creating more depression, anxiety, low self worth, bad eating habits, etc. it’s tough I know. I’ve attempted 6 times, it gets dark. You just need a supportive friend to help bring you up. Once you start getting rid of negative energy, it gets better. I did it without meds because I’ll purposely OD on it. Trust me:) It takes time but you WILL get there. Just don’t give up

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Anonymous OP 1w

I’ve never told my parents this, but I’ve even admitted myself to psych ward for a few days couple times.

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Anonymous #1 1w

Well regardless of if I’ll ever be able to say “I’m not depressed anymore”, it’s still a process of getting better

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Anonymous OP 1w

It will be a very long process. 10+ years and I’m now trying to fix my brain

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Anonymous #1 1w

I really don’t think “just ram through that wall” is a helpful mindset for most people. most people can’t willpower / “bootstraps” their way out of debilitating depression—if anything, people whom this is true for are likely to spiral further if they internalize the message that the only reason they’re still depressed is because they aren’t Pushing Hard Enough

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Anonymous #4 1w

I mean that’s not not true. We all get those days but they need to understand they they’re keeping themselves in the fog. Im saying that with the most love possible ❤️. Once people give up, that’s it. Maybe it’s because I’m disciplined enough to fight through it but still. Like meds won’t work if the consumer doesn’t try either you know?

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Anonymous #1 1w

people who can’t simply “mind over matter” their way out of that fog can be just as “disciplined”, and having a hard time of it isn’t the same as giving up on fighting. if you’ve been able to more or less conquer your depression then I’m happy for you, but that doesn’t necessarily mean you’re stronger or more enlightened than other people for whom it’s not that simple. what works for you doesn’t work for everyone

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Anonymous #1 1w

I’m not sure where the bit about “if the consumer doesn’t try” is coming from. tbh that just sounds like judgment and dismissal from here

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Anonymous #4 1w

Okay here’s the hard truth. If people don’t try to work on themselves, antidepressants don’t do shit. It’s all in the head. I’m sorry people have to go through that at a certain point in time, others give up. I wouldn’t want to be around depressed people either and that’s from experience. No one wanted to be around me, so I worked harder. Sorry to say that

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Anonymous #4 1w

My mom even got tired of it. Told me if I wanted to KMS, just do it and not fail. I failed. So I’m a successful failure

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Anonymous #1 1w

I think you should try to be more understanding of other peoples experiences. Antidepressants might work or not work, and people might need different things to get better

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Anonymous #1 1w

yikes, I’m sorry you internalized all of that. to each their own I guess, but I know I would much prefer to hang out with debilitatingly depressed people instead of people with this variety of “bootstraps” attitude. I don’t want to engage with you any further on this subject

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Anonymous #4 1w

K

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Anonymous #4 1w

Not sure where “bootstraps” attitude came from but you do you🤷

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Anonymous #1 1w

(oops wait I lied, I do wanna add that 1. what your mother said to you was really cruel and unfair, and 2. either way I’m glad you found a way to want to keep on living)

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Anonymous OP 1w

Of course and I’m not saying there’s some magical checklist that just cures depression. I’m just pointing out that it is common to fall into a state of unhealthy coping mechanisms to cope with depression. Whether it’s drugs, overeating, or self harm. In the end, there is no guaranteed “cure” for depression, but why would you do the things you know AREN’T good for you to fix it? Eat healthy, read, try new things, discover a healthy coping mechanism or hobby.

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