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To: truth_seeker

I think sometimes people who suffer from severe depression often think they are a burden to the people around them and that everyone would be better off if they were not in the picture anyone. That person thinks they are doing everyone a favor by taking their life, when in reality the opposite is true - it causes great pain.


48 posted on 04/06/2013 9:09:10 PM PDT by uptowngirl
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To: uptowngirl

“I think sometimes people who suffer from severe depression often think they are a burden to the people around them and that everyone would be better off if they were not in the picture anyone. That person thinks they are doing everyone a favor by taking their life, when in reality the opposite is true - it causes great pain.”

I have had discussions with my elderly mother, who lists the members of my father’s family that have probably had depression.

IOW there is probably a genetic component. Also addictions and alcoholism often go with depression, perhaps attempts to self medicate.

My sister is completely drug-alcohol free, however.

Anybody who spouts of satan claims for those medically diagnosed with depression are extreme kooks, in my view.


64 posted on 04/06/2013 11:25:12 PM PDT by truth_seeker
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