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0 pointsbratbag2y ago0 comments

My direct experience with depression was that escaping it required a combination of the right events at the right time to create an upward cycle.

For me it was fixing a shower by myself that started that upward cycle.

For someone else it could be a single exercise session that leads to it.

It's always worth a try to encourage someone to take that first step.

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harry82y ago

>It's always worth a try to encourage someone to take that first step.

Sure, absolutely. While keeping in mind it may not even be possible today. If it is the obvious way may be counter-productive. And the road to hell being paved the way it is, accidentally kicking the crap out of someone who is well and truly down is probably worth at least trying to avoid.

I am very sorry that you went through that. Your experience may not translate universally to those afflicted with the wide variety of ailments that are all referred to as depression.

laeri2y ago

This is a great comment as it reflects the situation quite well.

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