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@ainsleigh
“On another note I’m not sure I agree with you that depression is a choice.”
Perhaps your right. Maybe I am one of the lucky ones. It was definitely a choice in my case. I believe life is a series of choices. I believe these choices define who we are. Graham Brown said,
“Life is about choices. Some we regret, some we’re proud of. Some will haunt us forever. The message: we are what we chose to be.” I couldn’t stand the person I became. I wanted to be better than I was. I needed to be happier. I believe the most important thing is to love and accept yourself. We’re great at blaming others for our problems. Take another look and I think if we are honest with ourselves we will see we are to blame for our problems. People go to the doctor and get antidepressants, that’s a choice and they don’t cure. People could make other choices that do cure or at least cause remission. Many people refuse to think of how good they are and how valuable they are. You can’t always depend on others to make you feel good. We need to endure and persevere and enjoy life.
I have been severely criticized here for my beliefs and may be again. I look forward to reading others perspectives.
Jake
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@jakedduck1
Good morning!
Wow! This is an interesting conversation!
I think what you said was very powerful!
Our life IS full of choices, some good and some bad!!!!
Yes, it IS much easier to blame others for our problems and to look to others for our own happiness.
However, I respecfully disagree when it comes to TRUE mental illness.
For many of us, it is something genetic, in our DNA, that makes us the way we are.
We don't have a choice!
Of course, what we do about it, is a choice (that is if what needs to be done is within our reach medically, financially, etc.).
We can sit and cry about woe is me, or we can try to do something about it.
I do not believe that asking for medication, although technically IS a choice, is a bad thing.
Sadly, most of us here have been given a medication that can be harsh.
Sometimes, medication IS the only answer.
If, however, we don't want to take that route, then it is our choice to look for something else.
Anyway, nicely said, Jake.
Have a day of wonderful choices!
Ronnie (GRANDMAr)
@jadedduck1
I sigh as I read this....I am not CRITIZING you my friend...and as I read that I wonder if you have ever been abused badly in your life....
Many of us have been. We were never allowed to grow up with love and light in our lives...
And the result IS DEPRESSION....
Bright Wings
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@jakeduck1-Thanks for your response Jake-you have given me lots to think about and I appreciate that! You are a great contributor to our forum! Keeping an open mind I think is important if we want to learn and grow!
Best wishes
Ainsleigh