do you think depression SELLS these days?

I find that if I think about them too much, most things about the world today are very alarming. Just take comfort in the fact that most of these kids that are 'into' being depressed, aren't really. They are simply trying to fit in, I guess. Also, if it's any consolation to you, the only kids at school that seem to like the emo kids, are the emo kids. Generally speaking, high school students like to make fun of the emo people because the majority of them are not depressed, they simply like to take on some facade of grandeur aka. become 'emotionally charged.' Someone I know who was actually depressed who was particularly irritated by the emo movement liked to randomly spout somewhat offensive jokes about them. The one I'm remembering best at the moment went something like: 'How many emo kids does it take to put in a light bulb?' 'Who cares. Let 'em cry in the dark.' (I'm sure it's everywhere and overdone, but it still makes me smile a little.) Hopefully this, too shall pass.

Well it is so sad to hear that the numbers are higher because of depressions. I think have a consultant or somebody that could provide you a professional help.

I find it very sad that people are willing to make a profit on something such as an emotional illness. How tragic. In my opinion, that is almost like making fun of those who are truly depressed. I work with depressed people and it disturbs me to see this trend. (which I agree with by the way). Also, I am REALLY disturbed by those who go to public mental clinics and attempt to fiend depression in hopes of drawing a 'crazy check' (SSI or other funding given to those who are disabled by an illness). I really hope that each of the people who do this are ultimately caught and prosecuted !

It angers me so much. Emo is a style of music that emerged in the 1980s as a retort to punk. musicians wanted to put the emotion back into music. There was no black eyeliner-quasi-goth depression thing going on. It makes me so mad. So mad that I'm going to make a post about the true meaning of emo.

yeah i think people throw being depressed, and having anxiety WAY to much. it annoys me soo. i have SOO many friends that tell EVERYONE that they are depressed, and have anxiety. WTH do you even know what it means??? oh my BF dumped me im depressed!! BULL get over it. i was just prescribed with anti depressants. it took me over a year to even get up the courage to go, i still wouldn't call myself depressed or have anxiety. i DO have a problem, but i dont FLAUNT it like a cool fad. when someone tells me they are depressed i laugh, and tell them to shut the f up. (people i KNOW arent depressed and are having a bad day/week)

I also suffered from depression in the past, due to my childhood. Surprisingly though, i wasn't aware of how depression is selling. Thats news to me! I think that is weird.

No biggy... this is just MOPING. It is enjoyable to mope. You get a kick out of feeling sad. The sadder you are, the more you feel like moping. And the more you mope, the sadder you become. Chicken and egg? Nah, just a endless cycle of sadness. That's life. Have a toast, cheers.

Nope, I don't. I think they should actually just keep it to themselves and get over it. Rather than spreading it out the public and such. Although that is my opinion, I do support those that get depressed, but they shouldn't be made public in most cases, as I think that tends to make them worse.

It´s not the depression that is selling... but the books and tv shows about that only depreciate those who really have problems with it. That´s very sad.