Depression? Stop being so silly!

[Hitman]

I believe it's all on one's head. Mental illnesses, depression, insanity. If you can just step out of life for a bit and relax then you can sort yourself out.

If I was ever 'depressed' I'd just go for a long walk somewhere nice and cut myself from the world for a bit. If you're depressed then something is causing it - get rid of whatever is causing it.

[LoveToStack]

I do believe there is such a condition. However I find it hard to believe the whiny users on this forum who create threads about how they are depressed every 2 minutes when it's clearly just exam stress. Oh no I am middle class, I am so depressed lol Uffie from skins is totally like me lolz. Be quiet.

[Niall!]

I used to fit every symptom, but nowadays I just laugh everything off.

[TheEclipse]

My 'depression' badge isn't 'special little'. But yes, I was extra bothered by it because I knew how much of it was rubbish from personal experience.

Going for a walk is not a cure. Cutting myself off- that's what depression does to people in the first place. It makes me not want to see my friends or do anything, it makes it hard to get out of bed. Cutting myself off does NOT help me.
I'm not talking about 'depression' like 'oh, I am stressed because of exams' or 'oh, I don't get along with any of my friends, maybe I don't properly fit in' where if I go off and rest for a bit and have a think I can come to a solution or a conclusion.

[-:Undertaker:-]

I believe the root cause is lack of motivation/aspiration as a country which has manifested itself in younger people.

[Niall!]

I believe the root cause is lack of motivation/aspiration as a country which has manifested itself in younger people.

You're bringing politics into this? Seriously? Do you EVER shut up about them?

[TheEclipse]

I'm not just talking about depression in teenagers (plus I'm not a teenager). Adults are often depressed too.

[Shar]

Depression is minor you get over it eventually, but in most cases you just get depressed again.

[FlyingJesus]

My 'depression' badge isn't 'special little'. But yes, I was extra bothered by it because I knew how much of it was rubbish from personal experience.

And I quite agree with you that the article is a load of rubbish - just not for the reasons that you somehow managed to highlight (if that's even the right term considering the situation) despite them not being a part of the article.

Depression is minor you get over it eventually, but in most cases you just get depressed again.

Got a source for this? Fairly sure to the people who commit or even think about trying to commit suicide wouldn't consider it a minor issue that you get over. You seem to be talking about the mood phenomenom, not the medical condition.

[HotelUser]

I'm sure depression exists. I know people who's parents have died, or friends and family from things like cancer and I think it's safe to say they're genuinely, with good reason to be, depressed.

I think it would be really difficult for me to associate myself with being depressed. There's always something good to live for