Is there anyone here that is NOT depressed?

[*Deidre*]

Something I've noticed in reading through this thread. There seems to be an idea, whether it's intentional or unintentional, that depression is largely a choice. One of my friends has battled clinical depression for a few years, and she would love to choose to be happy, every day. It's not something she can 'will' herself out of, unfortunately.

You're right. It's not a choice. The only choice she has is what she's going to do about it.
I think if you have a clinical depression, medication is a must. The modern SSRI medicines are very good, and can give you a springboard. Problem is you have to take advantage of it.
Molierere said something like this: sickness can place a person in a position that is so comfortable that it makes recovery very difficult.
Believe me -- I've been there once.

I read your reply in the other thread, with respect to depression. Very poignant, and I bet you've inspired someone, already. Great post.

[Ryantology]

I'm not depressed at all. Most of my days are good ones.

[Esquilax]

Yeah, I'm not depressed. Things are actually going awesome for me right now.

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*Raises hand*

[The Valkyrie]

It is not my intention to offend anyone suffering from depression so please don't get offended. My heart pours out to you if you suffer from it.

I just seems very odd to me that so many Atheists are depressed. When I officially quit believing I felt better.
I know that I am in control of me and not some god.

I am a happy Atheist. Let me know if you are too.

I'm happy with my life.

I suffer from depression but that has nothing to do with my lack of religion.

And I haven't had a bad bout of depression for nearly 10 years.

[KUSA]

It is not my intention to offend anyone suffering from depression so please don't get offended. My heart pours out to you if you suffer from it.

I just seems very odd to me that so many Atheists are depressed. When I officially quit believing I felt better.
I know that I am in control of me and not some god.

I am a happy Atheist. Let me know if you are too.

I'm happy with my life.

I suffer from depression but that has nothing to do with my lack of religion.

And I haven't had a bad bout of depression for nearly 10 years.

If it has been 10 years I wouldn't say you suffer from it. Sounds like you beat it.

[The Valkyrie]

I'm happy with my life.

I suffer from depression but that has nothing to do with my lack of religion.

And I haven't had a bad bout of depression for nearly 10 years.

If it has been 10 years I wouldn't say you suffer from it. Sounds like you beat it.

Emphasis on the bad bout.

Still get it occasionally, though I haven't been so bad as to be suicidal.

I honestly don't think you ever truly beat mental illness, just suppress it.

[KUSA]

I personally think everyone is mentally ill. How well you control and suppress it determines if you are "normal" or not.

[tor]

If it has been 10 years I wouldn't say you suffer from it. Sounds like you beat it.

Emphasis on the bad bout.

Still get it occasionally, though I haven't been so bad as to be suicidal.

I honestly don't think you ever truly beat mental illness, just suppress it.

You do if you rearrange atoms.

[Phatt Matt s]

I'm not depressed because I know that everyone is stupider than me.

I'd be really depressed having to be the only intelligent guy dealing with a world full of stupid people.

I personally was more depressed as an atheist but that was due largely to the way my lifestyle changed after I began fearing God. I assume so anyway.