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Re: Depression - an illness of the strong? » SLS

Posted by jane d on September 23, 2012, at 3:57:08

In reply to Re: Depression - an illness of the strong?, posted by SLS on September 22, 2012, at 15:22:40

> > Nice article:
> >
> > http://www.familyhealthguide.co.uk/depressive-illness-the-curse-of-the-strong.html
>
> A good friend of mine didn't like the article. He was particularly critical of the view that stress was the most common cause of depression.

I didn't like it either. I think it may be one of the worst pieces I've read in a long time though I admit I try to stay away from sites like that. I did however admire it's attempt to turn a lack of resiliance into a virtue.

Mostly, I thought it was very insulting in it's attitude. No one else can possibly understand? I got depressed and you didn't because I am strong and you are weak? I think it would be extremely undiplomatic to suggest that to anyone who's sympathy and/or assistance I might want in the future. But I also think it's just plain false. Satisfying to say - sure. But it doesn't fit with my experience to being more vulnerable to repeat episodes. I certainly wasn't getting stronger. I'd fold with the best of them. It doesn't fit with my being less vulnerable on medication either.

I guess if it were presented as a personal experience on someone's blog I'd be more tolerant. It's the pretext that it's a comprehensive article that I find so annoying.


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