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How is depression viewed by society and the world around us?

Profile: AmazingAmz8
AmazingAmz8 on Jan 5, 2016
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Very negatively.. generally... people just say pull yourself together but many depression suffers will understand that it can take a lot more than that and sometimes people never get better...
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Profile: HonestLee
HonestLee on Mar 22, 2016
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Society still views depression as either sadness or as weakness. We can shape how the world around us feels about it, though, by surrounding ourselves with people that are either educated about mental illness or open to listening and reducing the stigma surrounding it. If you surround yourself with supportive people, then in your world, depression will be viewed as a symptom of mental illness, something to be cared about instead of dismissed or looked down on.
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Anonymous on Mar 22, 2016
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It is seen as an alien topic something that people can just get over but it is a very dark and long painful process but having the right people around you can make life better for you.
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Anonymous on Apr 11, 2016
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That is a very broad question. Many people think depression isn't a real illness.others think only the weak can get depressed. Others think depression is controllable.. As in whether or not you want it is your choice. And there are the people who believe depression is a real illness,anyone can get it and it isn't controllable. Is any of this right? It just depends on who you ask. Someone in California could share the same opinion as someone in Japan. I would not say it is the location that makes up the difference but simply the society, how that person was raised and what they've learned..etc
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stickydatepudding14 on Apr 18, 2016
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That's a big question, and one that is thought over A LOT. Depression, is viewed, wrongly, as something that you have let happen, that you should be ashamed of. It is avoided and found as something wrong to talk about. But your depression is a part of you and should be acknowledged and managed : )
Profile: UniqueBella
UniqueBella on May 3, 2016
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Some people think that depression is a nightmare that can be easily gotten out of once you snap out of it. Some people view depression as suicide-obsessed people who think they're worthless. Depression in psychology meaning means that someone who has a lot of self-doubt and where the person feels helpless, sad or unimportant.
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Anonymous on May 24, 2016
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I think depression gets more and more attention by society in a positive way. Now it´s recognized as an illness, but unfortunately many people don´t want to talk about their illness and hide it, because they think it´s embarassing. It isn´t
Profile: ImpossibleCube
ImpossibleCube on Nov 14, 2016
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Unfortunately, It's often overlooked because of people not speaking up. Don't be afraid to talk about your problems, there are more people out there who would be glad to help you out. You don't need to feel alone.
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Anonymous on Jan 3, 2017
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Depression is viewed like a mystery, it is hard to understand, and it is surely harder to go through, some people say that depression is for weak people, but the truth is that it can hit any of us when we less see it coming.
Profile: StrongWithTheForce
StrongWithTheForce on Feb 6, 2017
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I would say it's viewed as a taboo subject, as society often considers that it's not a real problem, that it's all in the person's head. But it is an increasing problem and that is why this planet needs kind, empathetic people to help those going through a hard time.
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