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10/17/2013 11:38:46 AM
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People who have long term depression are weak. At some point everyone is bound to go through it for a short time under some circumstance.
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Obviously doesn't understand depression
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Who ?
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What makes you suspect that? I've dealt with depression before, how would I not understand it?
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Edited by Pendulate: 10/17/2013 3:57:39 PM1. Long term depression is in no way a sign of weakness 2. There is a huge difference between feeling depressed and having depression. You may have felt depressed, but judging by your posts it seems quite obvious that you did not have the clinical illness.
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If someone has a mental detriment for long periods of time, it [i]is[/i] a weakness. And I really did go through depression once for around a month or two. Not a feeling of depression, actual depression.
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So you were clinically diagnosed with the illness? What medication/s were you prescribed? Having a chemical imbalance is not weakness, regardless of whether it is short-lived or over extended periods. To say otherwise shows a clear lack of neurological understanding.
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Why would I be clinically diagnosed and receive medications? I dealt with it until it passed. If you have something wrong with you, that makes you reluctant to do anything beneficial, then you're fundamentally weaker than the normal population.
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Edited by Pendulate: 10/17/2013 4:43:01 PMYou can't just diagnose yourself because you feel shitty lol. And now you've changed your stance from saying that people are weak, to the illness itself being the weakness. There's a difference. Since it is due to chemical imbalances that are outside of conscious control, even the most strong-willed person can fall victim to it. That is in no way reflective of their character.
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When I try to figure out what's wrong with me, I do extensive research. I don't just fabricate shit as I see fit. I didn't feel shitty, I just didn't feel like doing anything. I literally had no drive to do anything. The only reason I got out of bed was because I had courses to complete, and I ended up ignoring those as well. My point being if someone needs a physical item to remain in control, that dependency makes them weak. There is just no arguing with that.
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Edited by Pendulate: 10/17/2013 4:48:23 PMI added to my post. Also, just because you didn't feel like doing anything doesn't mean you had depression. Please don't go around spouting that you did, because you're belittling the people who actually do. One more thing. People do not need to rely on medication to stay in control. Again you don't seem to know what depression is. It's not schizophrenia.
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I didn't change a thing. If you are under the influence of anything, and it impairs your normal function you are (if even temporarily) weak. It's that simple. I never said the people were weak and that's why it happened, they are weak because it happened.
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Normal function is arbitrary, and if a person is able to get through each day with a chemical deficiency they are technically stronger than those who don't have to battle it. You're basically saying that succumbing to any emotion makes us weak. That is incorrect. It's how you handle those emotions that defines who you are.
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Succumbing to emotions does make you weak, empath.
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Edited by Pendulate: 10/17/2013 5:00:25 PMSo you're not human? Must suck.
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I share the basic human biology, but lack many aspects psychologically.
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Edited by Pendulate: 10/17/2013 5:20:54 PMQuick quiz. Have you ever done any of the following: -Had sex/masturbated/felt sexual arousal and attraction to anyone or anything -Eaten food because you like the taste and not solely for survival -Played a videogame -Played a sport -Had a friend -Felt affection for anyone or anything (family members, pets, even yourself) -Smiled -Frowned -Cried -Laughed -Liked movies, shows, music -Disliked movies, shows, music -Had an opinion on anything If you answered yes to any of the above, you can take it one of the following ways: a) YOU FAILED THE TEST. You are weak and pathetic and a waste of space. Go wallow in your 'emotions', inferior plebe. or b) you passed the test, and you are human. Well done. You've proven that you possess the spectrum of emotions that make living such a wonderful thing. Now go forth and experience! Anyway, I'll take my leave here. Good discussion.
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Once again you completely miss my point. How expected.
