Why is being depressed bad?

Being depressed is bad because it makes you think of the worst possible thing. It makes you overthink. It creates a problem which only exists in your mind and so you keep worrying even though there's nothing to worry about. Depression is bad that is why it is called mental illness.

I don't think it is. I think it's hard. I think it makes life difficult and can be painful and exhausting and wear on your relationships. But, it's not BAD. It just is. No one is bad for having depression. It's just, most people want someone with depression to go to therapy and possibly try medication because they want an easier, happier, more fulfulling life for their friend.

The difference is that depression is more profound and much more than just a mood. It involves other things such as a feeling of loss of energy, inability to meet a challenge and a negative self image. You are right. It is beyond 'sad'. Although, you may draw no comfort from this fact, that although the condition is very common it is easily misunderstood by those who have never actually experienced it. Yes, she needs help although she will most probably reject it strongly. She needs to receive the kind of counselling that only a true professional in the field can offer. She also needs your help. The help that only someone that loves her can offer. Love is strong and should never be underestimated.

This is my opinion but I think being depressed is bad because you deserve to be happy. You are a great person and deserve happiness.

Because we all deserve much much better. And why choose to suffer when you can fight and win? Make sense?

Depression weighs you down. It causes you to think about things that aren't true... it tells you you don't matter, you're worthless, not good enough, better off dead. It makes it hard to get out of bed in the morning, and nearly impossible to be happy. Depression sucks, which is why it's important to seek help if you have it.

Who says? Its not bad....just like every emotion its pure and if u feel low its okay because that means u will come out stronger. Yeah but u dont need to show it because at times people take advantage. Being depressed means taking a break from being happy to sort out feelings and probably also realize the importance of happiness

A voice inside you is screaming out for help but the words won't come out, and all you want is help.

Being depressed isn't bad it's just a different state of mind. Depression doesn't need to overrule your life, it can be a factor, the way we deal and cope with depression are what defines it. If anything, when recovering from depression, how your overcome your negative feelings shows much more about the person you've become!

Depression in itself is not inherently bad. Depression alters your feelings , and feelings are what we make of them. It we focus and become attached to depressed feelings, they feel bad and uncomfortable, even painful. But if we learn to be mindful and distance ourselves from those feelings, we can recognize them for what they really are. Just simple emotions.