Do I have the right to feel depressed even if I'm privileged?

Yes. Every individual has varying life experiences, and our individual mental state cannot be gauged by the amount of "privilege" we have. The only person who has ever experienced your experiences is you, and you should never feel guilty or ashamed for feeling any way that you may feel. Regardless of your lot in life, you are just as human as anyone else.

Of course! Depression doesn't discriminate, regardless of privilege. It's a mental illness that can affect anyone, especially since it's usually caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain. Usually, those with 'high privilege' feel a sort of guilt due to the idea that they 'don't have anything to be upset about', which is completely false. And no one should try to question what 'right' you have to feel depressed. Your depression is valid, regardless of your privilege.

You absolutely do. Depression doesn't descriminate. The fact that you're morre privilaged than others might be doesn't devalue what you're feeling

Simply, yes. Anyone can be depressed and/or feel down; it’s human nature. Don’t let your “status” get in the way of your validation, because you ARE valid, no matter what or what anyone else says.

Of course you do! Nobody has the right to be more or less depressed, and as one friend once told me, "There is no such thing as the Pain Olympics so don't compare your pain to others. How you feel is valid as you are."

Everyone can feel depressed. It can have something to do with manstrutal or can be caused by small things.

You do have the right to feel depressed. There is no reason as to why you being privilege would impact your right to feel depressed. Depression is something that affects people who come from multitudes of life and also most of the time something you can't control. Hang in there and be gentle with yourself.

Of course you do. Depression affect everyone no matter your social status or how much money you may have. Just because you are “privileged” doesn’t mean you don’t get to be depressed. That’s not how depression works. People who have everything can still be depressed. It’s just the wiring in the brain that’s making it be that way. Some of the most prominent, privileged people in the world have suffered from depression. There are many that don’t come out and say anything due to the stigma around it but that’s the sad reality of it. People shouldn’t feel bad for feeling depressed.

Many women automatically believe that an ex ignoring them means it is because of something bad when that isn’t always the case. It may be surprising to you but your ex may be ignoring you because he actually still cares for you and has feelings for you. Breaking up with someone is a highly emotional roller coaster full of confusing emotions as you know yourself as you’re going through it yourself. Everyone reacts to breakups differently though and him ignoring you may be a way for him to heal from the breakup. While you may be ready to start talking again, he might not. He made need more time to get over it and heal before he can be ready to talk. In this instance it is important to not make this about you. It is clear that he still has hurt feelings and ignoring you is a way for him to keep his head clear to be able to think clearly.

Feelings are not associated with an advantaged or disadvantaged status. Feelings exist in everyone. It is a human trait, and as such, every human has the ability to honor feelings as they occur -- to learn and grow from them. As we learn from our feelings, we become healthier and learn to understand what our feelings are telling us. It is less a "right" and more an "ability." As humans, we are made with feelings. It is part of our nature and our make-up. It is also a gift to have feelings. Having feelings -- whatever form they take -- is what makes us human. So yes, every person has the right but also the ability to feel their feelings, including feeling depressed.

Your depression is absolutely valid, no matter what the situation is. Depression can attack anyone, from people in terrible situations, to the richest, most privileged personality on Earth. Just because your life is good does not prevent depression, as it can be caused by multiple factors. Depression can be caused by chemical or hormonal imbalances, which can happen to anyone. Not all depression is rooted in traumatic experiences. Make sure to find someone you trust to talk to if you need to, and if the problem is ongoing it may be good to consult a doctor. No matter what, do what’s best for you!

Depression has nothing to do with being privileged or not. Depression is a mood disorder which affects the way to feel, think and behave. I understand why you asked this question, and I would like to share a personal story with you. I had a friend in high school, parents were millionaires, he got everything he wanted, a few weeks after high school, he took his own life. He had severe depression and the only person that knew or the only person he could talk to was me. The reason he couldn't talk to others including his family about his depression is because according to them "he has no reason to be depressed". Which I believe is a very stupid way to go about things. So yes, you have the right to be depressed, it doesn't matter how privileged or how well off you are, depression is depression and you should talk to someone about your depression. Never feel like you are underserving of help - everybody needs help now and then.