Do I have the right to feel depressed even if I'm privileged?
Mityvac
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Nov 19, 2017
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Everyone has the right to feel sad. You are a human just like any other person. The fact that you are privileged only gives you more opportunities to not feel depressed. If you do, then you do. You'll fight through it though. Lot's of love from me.
jovialMermaid84
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Nov 22, 2017
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Well all have a right to our feelings, every single one of us. Being "privileged" doesn't make you a bad person. It allows you a different perspective than others and a position in where you can create some real change. If you are feeling depressed because of something related to "privilege" it's worth talking to someone about it. Try to find someone who can give advice from all perspectives.
Anonymous
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Nov 22, 2017
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Do not devalue your feelings. I went through something similar where I felt that I didn't deserve to feel unhappy. You absolutely have the right to feel emotions. You should seek help from a professional to help you overcome your depression.
hipsta
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Nov 22, 2017
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Yes, you do! Depression has nothing to do with privileges but all to do with emotions. Think about Rose from Titanic movie for a sec, she felt unhappiness to the point of wanting to die despite being just so privileged.
frothyVision29
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Nov 25, 2017
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Yes, depression is simply a chemical imbalance in the brain, and has nothing to do with your external surroundings.
originalMusic45
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Nov 26, 2017
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Depression isn't a thing we have a "right" to any more than we have a "right" to catch a cold or have a toothache. Depression isn't interested in our background or our heritage, and should be regarded and treated as it is: a common ailment that can strike anyone anywhere anytime.
Anonymous
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Dec 1, 2017
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Yes, depression is a mental illness that does not care about your position in life or your privilege. Depression does not care, it is not biased. I hope that no one feels they are not allowed to feel the way they do because they are "too privileged" for that. What you are feeling is valid and you can get help, no matter how much privilege you have.
elsalovelove
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Dec 2, 2017
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There is no 'right' to be mentally ill. Mental illness is not a contest, and your feelings and illnesses are still valid if you do feel or have been diagnosed that way. Mental illness doesn't care if you have a loving family, supportive friends, enough money, etc. Please seek out help if you even start to consider getting one :)
Anonymous
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Dec 6, 2017
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Of course you have the right to feel depressed. Its your brain telling you that you're depressed, not your finances or what you choose to spend it on. The poorest person in the world could be completely non-depressessed and the richest man in the could could be sufferring from major depression. Money can have a positive influence on our lives, but it can not stop depression just like that.
Pratik96
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Dec 6, 2017
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Depression is not a matter of choice. It can happen to the wealthiest or to the poorest person on earth. Privileged people might have a upper hand than those who aren't but anybody can have depression. You have all the rights to express what you're feeling. Never hesitate to share about it.
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