Ending the Social Stigma of Depression

For many people who suffer with stigma of depression it often comes with feelings of shame and guilt. When we have these feelings often it keeps us from seeking treatment.

Many of us misunderstand depression. Most everyone suffers some type of mental trauma in their life. Depression is almost as common as a cold.

Clinical depression and stress is a real illness , just like a diabetes, astima, or allergies. If people take medicine for those, why can't we take medicine for our depression and anxiety and stress. People may say "snap out of it", but do they say that to people with diabetes?

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People who suffer with depression don't ask for it. It is not your fault, so why feel guilty. No one chooses depression, it just happens to people like other illnesses.

But the great news is there are many advances in treatment of depression. If you break your arm, you get help. So why not with depression.

Many people feel hopless once they are diagnosed with depression and stress related disorders. People feel like they will have it for a lifetime. That may or may not be true.

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I suffered with depression for 15 years, but now I live with it. I will probably be on an anti-depressant for the rest of my life. But if that is all it takes to live happy, I am fine with that.

I know from personal experience that while you are in the middle of depression it is hard to see an end. Change the way you look at depression and stress and anxiety.

I learned how to begin attacking overcome anxiety and depression and you can too!

I came out of my depression a stronger and happier person I wish the same for you!

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Ending the Social Stigma of Depression