Depression isn't caused by depression
By Jaycee
@fivecandles (437)
United States
November 3, 2024 3:54pm CST
I just found a great article about the misinformation and mistreatment of depression. There was one part that really spoke to me.
"Depression should be considered as a diagnosis similar to a headache. Both are medical diagnoses, but neither explains what causes the symptoms. Like a headache, depression is a description of a problem that can have many different causes. A diagnosis of depression does not explain the cause of depressed mood any more than a diagnosis of headaches explains the cause of pain in the head,"
Heres the link if you want to read the whole thing. I'd love to hear your thoughts!
https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/study-suggests-depictions-of-depression-are-often-misleading/ar-BB1p3G4s?ocid=msedgntp&pc=U531&cvid=3fedc2455e4c457fb92f2915363e00ea&ei=35
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@kaylachan (71984)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
3 Nov
Depression is a feeling as well as a disorder or desise. While there are differences, depression can also be a symptom of itself. It just depends on the person.
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@fivecandles (437)
• United States
13 Nov
Depression cannot be a symptom of depression, like a headache cannot be a symptom of a headache.
