Is it my fault for being depressed?
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Moderated by Maria Wasielewski, Master of Arts in Counseling and Guidance, University of Arizona
Updated: Aug 17, 2020
gracefulAngel96
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Sep 17, 2015
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No. The onset of depression is not controllable, it's what we do once we realize we have it that we can control.
optimisticShoulder67
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Sep 21, 2015
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It's none of the persons fault,we sometimes feel bad on some days and even good on days,it's the point that nothing lasts forever and it's normal
Anonymous
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Nov 16, 2015
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It's never your fault for being depressed. Being a transgendered male (Female To Male), depression is a normal thing in my life. I finally learned that the way I felt wasn't my fault, and sought help. Realizing it wasn't my fault helped me more than anything and I think it could help you, too.
RyeRye99
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Nov 24, 2015
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It isn't anyone's fault for being depressed. Your emotions seem to have a mind of their own and when a person is depressed.. they aren't asking to be that way.
TheGreyFixer
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Jan 11, 2016
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Depression is never your fault. And blaming yourself won't help you get better. It's a medical condition, it's sadly common, and it can affect anyone. It was not caused by you.
considerateKite900
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Jan 25, 2016
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No it isn't!
Anonymous
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Jan 26, 2016
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I used to think it was, that I shoud just have been more active trying to be happy. Now, I've come to realise, it never was my fault.
Lunalovelymoon
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Sep 10, 2014
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Depending on the circumstance, but i would say no. Every one should work and do things with positive mind set and intent.
Amysworldview
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Sep 17, 2014
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no not really but it's you who can get yourself out of what life had put you in and we are all here to help you :)
Ilinca
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Sep 17, 2014
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No love, it isn't. People don't become depressed by choice. People become depressed when something has affected them and they do not choose whether they want that or not. Please don't ever blame yourself for the pain you go through everyday because you are depressed, because it isn't your fault, nor is it anyone else's. If you are faced with depression, it is just something you must learn how to deal with and hopefully, get over one day. Just believe you can do it and there are so many ways to face it; talk to someone, meditate/do yoga, find ways to de-stress your mind and if t is necessary, prescription pills. But it is definitely not your fault and it is unfair that some people have to deal with it and others don't.
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