I think depression is absolutely natural. And not necessarily a bad thing. Depression forces us to internalize and retreat which is a good thing if we are in a situation where reflection is necessary.
Depression only becomes bad when we cannot naturally remove ourselves from it.
I believe everyone has suffered some form of depression at some point in their lives. It may have remained undiagnosed and sorted itself out but it's depression nonetheless.
I have had days or weeks where I have been down, saddened by things that would not normally sadden me and unmotivated to change. I don't know what has brought me back to 'normal' again - better weather, a night out with friends or a week of having well-behaved children and good sleep but something just seems to sort itself out and bring back to my usual self.
These darker periods in our lives cause us to slow down and reevaluate which, though hard to get through, is not necessarily a bad thing.
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I think depression is absolutely natural. And not necessarily a bad thing. Depression forces us to internalize and retreat which is a good thing if we are in a situation where reflection is necessary.
Depression only becomes bad when we cannot naturally remove ourselves from it.
I believe everyone has suffered some form of depression at some point in their lives. It may have remained undiagnosed and sorted itself out but it's depression nonetheless.
I have had days or weeks where I have been down, saddened by things that would not normally sadden me and unmotivated to change. I don't know what has brought me back to 'normal' again - better weather, a night out with friends or a week of having well-behaved children and good sleep but something just seems to sort itself out and bring back to my usual self.
These darker periods in our lives cause us to slow down and reevaluate which, though hard to get through, is not necessarily a bad thing.
February 29, 2008 - 2:31pmThis Comment
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