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Relationship problems, loneliness, financial problems (living situation tries into this), drug addiction, and/or mental health issues...
I don't think money or capitalism plays to much of a role though. As IMHO, poor people who aren't on drugs or have mental health issues are generally okay if they have loving family, friends, and romantic partner who they can talk to.
For me, the biggest reason I've been depressed is staying single and loneliness. This has been a big deal for me for much of the past 5 years or so.
I can relate. I don't care about the relationship as much as just not having many friends. It's hard to make friends when everyone's idea of friendship these days is a reading a FB post on what that person had for lunch.
I can relate. I don't care about the relationship as much as just not having many friends. It's hard to make friends when everyone's idea of friendship these days is a reading a FB post on what that person had for lunch.
Exactly. People are so flaky on sticking with plans also. Its so strange to me.
this is key, Human connection is so important for a healthy mind, and is so lacking in many peoples lives today
Yes. Surprisingly, there's so many loners on this board who can't see it or say they don't care. I don't really buy it. Its sort of comforting to know its not just me, and that this is a real issue in our society today.
Yes. Surprisingly, there's so many loners on this board who can't see it or say they don't care. I don't really buy it. Its sort of comforting to know its not just me, and that this is a real issue in our society today.
whilst I am no means an expert I suspect some folk kid themselves that their digital connection is enough, it is not for me, there was a time when I thought it was.
I work for a company that handles life & disability insurance. You would be surprised how many people are depressed and suffer with almost crippling anxiety. I'm talking about doctors, psychiatrists, therapists, etc. The world is a very different place than it was 50 years ago, some of it good, a lot of it bad. Jobs are more stressful, working moms especially are under a lot of stress to contribute to the family income. Even if she wants to stay home and raise the children, it's almost impossible to do now with the cost of living.
Years ago a family could get by on just the father's salary (I'm not being sexist- this is how it was prior to the 70's). Now unless someone in the family has a 6 figure job both parents need to work and that is very stressful when you have kids. Then you have the typical worries of a parent. No wonder so many people are stressed out and dealing with serious anxiety.
There are two types of depression: genetically determined and situational. No reason to think the gene pool has changed, so genetic depression is probably a constant.
Situational depression occurs whenever we don't live up to our own expectations....It's our collective expectations that have changed. We're constantly seeing ads about how we should be built, how we should do make-up, what car to drive, what can of soda will have us dancing en mass in the streets...Pretty hard to live up to it, ergo.. more situational depression....
Also, we're now entering a phase of socio-economic/ standard of living stability. for our first two centuries, things were basically getting better for each new generation. Now there's no reasonable expectation that the kids should have it better than the parents, but somehow we still do expect it and fewer people achieve it.
I love that you make the same distinction as I do but, excuse me, you're wrong in your narrow definition of situational. It doesn't necessarily have anything to do with blaming ourselves for not living up to our expectations. It just means that it's dependent on the immediate situation. Like the death of a loved one. Or the loss of a job. Or, as the article says, a distressing political situation.
Many suffer from loneliness, money stress, and burnout in the workplace. People are constantly pressured to compete and succeed.
More people seek professional counseling due to awareness and availability, but many struggle to admit their depression to others, especially at workplace due to possible stigma.
Depression is related to long working hours, stagnant wages, alcohol and drug abuse.
Many people don't have acquaintances, friends, close friends, or best friends and are dependent on social media and virtual friendships which can contribute to depression and low self-esteem. They seek advice from internet strangers rather than from professionals.
Many people from a young age aren't really being allowed to be exposed to the idea that they can survive stress and learn the ability to feel resilient and be resilient to everyday stressors.
Generally, a lot of people feel depressed because they don't perform well in life. They can't deal with rejections and criticism, don't know how to compromise, how to value what they already have and are always looking for something new - the green grass somewhere else. Then get disappointed when they don't get what they want or feel entitled to.
Depression is also linked to the increased time spent on social media and electronic communication, along with a decrease in sleep and rising social anxiety. Also, media constantly bombarding with negativities is promoting feelings of helplessness and hopelessness.
I think this sums up the United States for a lot of people.
Not all, or perhaps even most, but for a sizeable percentage of the population.
Get a job as a farmer or rancher. End of depression.
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