That's because sometimes the good and healthy response to external stimuli, is deep sadness. You can't just medicate away all perceptions of reality. The idea that you should even try is toxic. It's a capitalist fever dream to medicate away anything that makes someone even slightly less productive to the rich's interests.

[–] Wwerginer@lemmy.world 20 points 3 days ago (3 children)

Depression != sadness. Sadness is a healthy response to external stimuli. Depression is significantly more than simply deep sadness. Deeply sad people are able to function and care for themselves/family. Depressed people don't just struggle to be productive in a capitalist society, they struggle to be a functioning human being. It’s not just I don't want to go do my job. It’s more about fantasizing about how amazing it would be to be dead and not have to worry about failing to do your basic self care routine.

I’m very sorry if someone misrepresented depression for you. If it was to invalidate you, I hope you are able to keep an open mind.

[–] entwine413@lemm.ee 1 points 3 days ago

Depression isn't just feeling sad, too.

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