• Ferk@kbin.social
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      1 year ago

      Yep, this is akin to: “Depressed? Just say no.” “Depressive thoughts cannot legally enter your mind if you don’t have them.”

      People don’t realize that overfeeding is not the real cause of the problem, but rather a consequence.

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          You mean saying “no” to depressive thoughts?
          I feel that if you can combat depression that way, then you are not really having clinical depression.

          It’s like asking a type 2 diabetic to stop being so resistant to insuline. If your body can stop resisting insuline, then it’s not diabetic.

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            1 year ago

            It is a very slow process taking multiple years, usually. But fundamentally changing the way your mind works and processes problems is key to keeping depression at bay. Negative thought patterns are reinforced in an endless cycle with depression.

            Of course external factors play a heavy part in depression too.

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              You’re not wrong, but fundamentally changing the way your brain processes and interacts with the world takes more than just time. It takes an unbelievable amount of effort, therapy, and support. And even then it’s not a guarantee that you’ll be able to maintain it.

              So while you’re right, your comment makes it sound much easier than it really is.