Andre Abelian wrote:
> Sean,
> 
> 
> Hi all,
> 
> Really interesting discussion. I think there is something to be said
> for the link between intelligence and depression (as I think James
> mentioned) as I'm surprised at how many piclisters suffer from it.
> 
> I, too, have had problems with anxiety and depression. Even as a
> child, I had anxiety problems and then depression was added to it
> suddenly in my early 20s.
> 
> It is important to avoid extremes in this discussion. The following
> statements are BOTH untrue:
> 
> 1) Depression is just a physical problem and you can do nothing about
> it besides drugs.

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Oh do I agree! Please be careful with absolute statements, especially
with respect to depression. I also suffer from depression and I fit
various descriptions posted by others. I doubt we all suffer from the
same kinds of depression or that we suffer from just depression. One
of the best things you can do is to identify that you have some form
of depression and do something about it. I can recognize my
symptoms and warn others, avoid certain situations that make it
worse and not be around certain types of people who see the
world as a doom and gloom place (they probably suffer too). I've
tried taking medicines but the side effects were worse than the
ailment. I now exercise, try to eat better (I've put on too much
weigh, nothing to do with depression) and live by a schedule. That
works OK for me. I don't have any recommendations to give to
others.

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