Is depression a bad thing?

Yes on the outset it's a bad thing. People in depression may not know they are in depression and affects their life. Sometimes as intense as a depressed person committing suicide. read more

Non-prescription treatment for depression, including therapy, meditation and a strong social support system, have few “bad things” associated with them. In conclusion, yes, I believe depression is a bad thing. But sadness, which many people confuse with depression, is not. read more

Kramer writes, “We idealize depression, associating it with perceptiveness, interpersonal sensitivity and other virtues. Like tuberculosis in its day, depression is a form of vulnerability that even contains a measure of erotic appeal.” He goes on to say that “Depression is not a perspective. read more

Depression is not a bad thing. It is natural to have ups and downs in life, but it all depends on how you handle your depression that makes a difference. read more