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Imani (f)
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Depression is not medically a disease. It has been so labelled by a generation overly eager to blame everything but themselves for their own inability to handle adverse situations.
Someone said that depression is clinically a chemical imbalance of the brain . . . i beg to disagree, alchohol and other chemical neuro-depressants do not produce the sad, melancholic behaviour that is symptomatic of those who hide under the umbrella of depression.
Infact anti-depressant drugs ARE a clinically chemical imbalance of the brain as you are trying to artificially induce a neurological response.
4Him, I think you are too harsh in dismissing other people's depression. I don't think anyone wants to be depressed but some people are more predisposed to depression than others. Yes, it is thought to have medical and genetic undertones, therefore not a state of mind people can "snap" out of anytime they want. They do need professional help as depression can progress to something more serious. I believe, and i have no evidence to back it up, that an individual's temperament also plays a part to whether people suffer from depression or not. A melancholic and to an extent a phlegmatic is more likely to be depressed than a choleric or sanguine personality. Therefore, people are bound to react differently to the same situation. Sometimes, it is not what happens that affects us, but how we react to what happens. This may be the key difference. Some people are able to shrug off challenges, and others just sink in that same challenge. We are all not born to be competitive, but i do accept that people should learn to respond more rationally to situations, especially the ones they have no control over. |
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4 Him (m)
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"Don't be so heavenly bound, that you are no earthly good"
There is no fear of this happening. Being depressed isnt a sign of being earthly good either. Imani, first let me appologize for u know what.  I'm not being harsh, i think some people need to hear some home truths (bitter it may seem) than all these avalanche of sympathy they seem to be drawing. It is sad that we allow white folks sit in their hospitals drawing up lists of "new diseases" every day to explain away their problems. First it was ADHD, now its autism . . . in Africa there is nothing like ADHD . . . a child who wont listen in class isnt given medications but flogged thoroughly until he behaves himself. I've had enough of people disguising their inability to handle adverse situations under the guise of depression. There is no pain that is unique to anyone, we've all been hurt before. . . |
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mizzlanae (f)
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You young are very argumentative and quite Anal-Retentive might i ad. This forum is not about you or the likes of you. No one here is seaking as i mentioned a number of times. "Don't be so Heavenly bound,that your no earthly good" Was for you my friend. It simply means Don't be so self righteous!!! I showed you that depression has been around for some time. It was not created by THE WHITE MAN sitting in his hospital. I would suggest you all ignore this young man because he obviously suffers from a disease himself,but is in denial. It is called DIARRHEA OF THE MOUTH. I'd rather have depression than that,at least it can be concealed. By the way ,who said people with depression can't handle adverse situations. If anything we have mastered adversity. Depression would BE LIKE the residue left behind. We are here to support one another, If I had you as a husband I would kill you and blame it on depression, LOL(i'm just teasing) Grow up young man. There is no fear of this happening. Being depressed isnt a sign of being earthly good either. Imani, first let me appologize for u know what. I'm not being harsh, i think some people need to hear some home truths (bitter it may seem) than all these avalanche of sympathy they seem to be drawing. It is sad that we allow white folks sit in their hospitals drawing up lists of "new diseases" every day to explain away their problems. First it was ADHD, now its autism . . . in Africa there is nothing like ADHD . . . a child who wont listen in class isnt given medications but flogged thoroughly until he behaves himself. I've had enough of people disguising their inability to handle adverse situations under the guise of depression. There is no pain that is unique to anyone, we've all been hurt before. . . |
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Viante (f)
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Maám,
I'm terribly bored with my neighbors and my roomate, could i be silently depressed???
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mizzlanae (f)
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GET NEW ONES!.Ms. condescending!! Maám,
I'm terribly bored with my neighbors and my roomate, could i be silently depressed???
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Viante (f)
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Whats the matter with you?
Because i deigned to ask u a question?
Your symptoms are crystal clear
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4 Him (m)
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You young are very argumentative and quite Anal-Retentive might i ad.
and you adults with kid-like mentalities are too desperate to force your opinions down our throats. This forum is not about you or the likes of you.
No one here is seaking as i mentioned a number of times.
that's why its open to alternative viewpoints even if it makes your eyes bleed. I showed you that depression has been around for some time. It was not created by THE WHITE MAN sitting in his hospital.
I would suggest you all ignore this young man because he obviously suffers from a disease himself,but is in denial. It is called DIARRHEA OF THE MOUTH.
I'd rather have depression than that,at least it can be concealed.
sorry sis, continue living in your bubble of depression. Prozac will be next on your shelf. How old are you and u're crying about depression? Like you're the only one alive. Give us all a break please. By the way ,who said people with depression can't handle adverse situations.
If anything we have mastered adversity. Depression would BE LIKE the residue left behind.
We are here to support one another, If I had you as a husband I would kill you and blame it on depression, LOL(i'm just teasing)
Yeah right. You mastered adversity which is why professors here spend 8 hrs a day feverishly trying to develop new drugs so you people can at least not be a drain on medicare. Grow up young man.
madam, there's one person who needs to grab herself up by the bootstraps and stop whining like a spoilt child. It certainly isnt me. |
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spoilt (f)
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im only depressed when im broke  |
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Gamine (f)
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Lets talk about it
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NubianQ (f)
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4him,
For someone who sounds as intelligent as u, u really didnt need to say the things u just said. noone forced nothin on your throat n MIZZLANAE was only trying to make u understand.well, words can either be kind or bad, if u don't believe depression exists then fine.but maybe a mature approach to your responses would hv been better. AS FOR YOUR EMPHASIS ON PROZAC, leave it be and move on to another topic, i resent u saying adults hv kid mentalities, its a forum young man n nt some personal fight. i rest my case cz its pointless.
MIZZLANAE,
good topic, girl leave 4him alone n lets nt argue wit him, its not worth getting insulted for. I did find your posts very encouraging. lets move on from there. if 4him believes all he writes in his blogs (which personally i don't want to comment about) leave him be, i don't argue because the insults r nt worth it. we cn only hope people understand but if they make fun of it , fine, Goodluck With Everything hun.
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Olasile_F
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4 Him, you need to realize depression is real. I too, have suffered from it for a long time due to a myriad of problems that I have encountered during my lifetime. The only reason you speak that way is because you've never experienced it, and I pray you never do. Depression isn't just something that you can instantly overcome due to willpower alone. It requires support, friendship, and encouragement from loved ones. What you need to do is show a little compassion to others who are suffering from this disease. Blatantly bashing other opinions and believing that yours is the right one, is horribly wrong. For your sake, I hope you change.
As for others suffering from this, I extend my greetings and love to you all, I hope we will overcome, no, I believe we WILL overcome. God Bless you all, take care.
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Imani (f)
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4Him, I am seriously dissapointed in you  Thought you should know  You americanas complain about londoners. . . .what an irony!!! knowing your intelligent self, you should be able to decode my rantings |
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onimine (f)
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You might not appreciate the issue of clinical depression if u have not suffered from it or know someone who has. It is different from beeing sad or moody over certain issues in life. it is a serious matter. i have been there and gotten to the point of feeling suicidal and actually wanting to practicalize it. Its not a joking matter. If you are suffering from it u nieed to look for a reason to come out of it. My kids are the greatest reasons i have for staying alive today . This thread should be taken seriously
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