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Depression only in negative circumstances?
Depression & Anxiety | Last Active: Apr 12 12:09pm | Replies (5)Comment receiving replies
@robertwills
I think it is a way for your brain to avoid uncomfortable situations. It is like dreading what is coming and wanting to avoid it so you shut down. It may be anxiety first then depression.
1. https://adaa.org/learn-from-us/from-the-experts/blog-posts/consumer/resolve-feelings-dread-about-future
2. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/crazy-for-life/202112/fear-dread-and-depression-melt-if-you-do-this
3. https://adaa.org/learn-from-us/from-the-experts/blog-posts/consumer/understanding-emotional-avoidance
4. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/stop-avoiding-stuff/202110/understanding-your-avoidance
5. https://slam-iapt.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/5.-Avoidance-the-depression-TRAPs-revised-2021.pdf
6. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4957550/
7. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/a-deeper-wellness/202504/understanding-and-strengthening-distress-tolerance
8. https://manhattancbt.com/depression-avoidance/
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Yes, it seems like it's a real phenomenon, I believe there's a reason that "Safety and Happiness" is indicated in the US Declaration of Independence as the only purposes of government.