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Originally Posted by Chado2423  Clinical (or chronic) depression is more than just an emotion... the emotional type you speak about is what is referred to as "the blues" but Clinical depression, as was explained to me by my therapist is an illness of the brain and body. You feel physical "impairments" in your body as well. There is an emotional impact sure, but it is not the sole criteria. As far as it being a choice, well I don't want to be depressed anymore, and yet ironically I am... so I think there is more than meets the eye to the average person. |
You know, I don't know for sure, but after my recent experiences, I'm inclined to think that therapists are full of crap about depression. I think clinical depression may indeed be a physiological disorder, but it's one that is almost entirely informed by personal choices. I'm not saying it's your "fault" if you're depressed; I'm saying that you're responsible for it.
Like with alcoholism, there are plenty of people who want you to buy into the "disease" of depression so that they can "treat" you and let drugs make your choices for you. I just don't buy it anymore. (I used to!).