The brain of a depressed person fails to produce the right chemicals, much as type one diabetes is caused by the pancreas being unable to produce insulin.
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That’s PTSD that you are distribing...
Depression is something people can snap out of on their own...
It’s a decision...
“Depression is something people can snap out of on their own...
It’s a decision...”
That’s a bit like saying women can choose whether or not they go through menopause. Serotonin is a chemical produced by the brain which, in some people, is reabsorbed too quickly or produced in small amounts. This is especially a problem during the winter or in darker parts of the world - not because the Holidays are depressing in general but because lack of sunlight leads to lack of serotonin. It’s no more imaginary than estrogen, or testosterone, or human growth hormone, or dopamine, or any of the other hormones that have such a profound impact on the body’s functioning.
I've known people who were consumed with guilt because they couldn't snap themselves out on their own. It only made matters worse.
No, PTSD is a different condition.
Depression is something people can snap out of on their own...
It’s a decision...
"Come out of the closet, Tom Cruise." On the other hand, stay in there...
Mark
Kinda like suicide.
No, you’re mistaken. Depression is a mood disorder, and it affects people unequally, but it is caused by an imbalance in the brain chemistry, as many, many, recent studies show.
As someone who has suffered through both PTSD and depression, I can tell you that you don’t know what you’re talking about.
Yes, I’ve had it. Yes, it’s been hard to make it through some tough times. And yes, I’m still here.
And if you think for one second I don’t have reason to have gone through either, I can tell you that cancer, carjacking at gunpoint, an abusive spouse and a divorce can cause you to have some tough times coping.
But, for you to say it’s a “decision” is frankly, insulting.
Paul