[Kureo]

Depression is caused by a chemical imbalence in the brain. Science baby, therefore there is a logical explination.

I said it was a logical way of thinking about depression, not what the logical answer to depression is. Its not logical that depression exists to some, as there is no real need for depression in the world. ( Hence making it illogical that it should exist in the first place )

[BreShiE]

I said it was a logical way of thinking about depression, not what the logical answer to depression is. Its not logical that depression exists to some, as there is no real need for depression in the world. ( Hence making it illogical that it should exist in the first place )

Yeah, that's true, but the way he wrote it made it sound like he was saying that people who suffer from depression are practically faking it, or should not be depressed at all.

[Kureo]

Yeah, that's true, but the way he wrote it made it sound like he was saying that people who suffer from depression are practically faking it, or should not be depressed at all.

The last part there is true, they shouldn't be depressed at all, but they may not be able to help it. Also, some people can fake it with ease to obtain attention, though its rare that people do it to a big matter for it. I for example could easily have faked it if I had a reason to do so, though I have no intention to do so. Mainly out of respect for those that actually suffers from depression, and because I have no use for it.

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To be clear, being hyper-logical is a sign, and usually also a symptom, of depression. Hyper-logical people do not tend to have normal levels of pleasure, as being hyper-logical is usually a coping mechanism for stress.

@Ichi, I'd say you're sociopathic, which caused depression. From everything you've described, you're either incapable of, or have forced yourself not to, feel certain emotions. In other words, what you've done may actually worsen your depression.

As I've already stated, one cannot easily "control" chronic or severe depression. It has caused a chemical imbalance. At that point, it is no longer a mental issue, it is a biological one, and a person should seek medical help.

I can't believe I didn't comment on this earlier. The chemicals in the human body is created by the body and sent out using the Brain. Certainly, you must've heard about a few people who are able to stop bleeding for example by simply thinking about it. Depending on how much bleeding there is of course.

[w00t]

This is true of hormones, not of neurotransmitters. By definition, mental processes cannot control neurotransmitters.

[Proverbs]

I was always bullied , depression is very high for me and I try to fix it daily

[BreShiE]

I was always bullied , depression is very high for me and I try to fix it daily

Things get easier as you get older my friend, just try and get through it then all will begin to get better. PM me if you want to know how I know.

[Harvey]

Yeah, that's true, but the way he wrote it made it sound like he was saying that people who suffer from depression are practically faking it, or should not be depressed at all.

"or should not be depressed at all." - That's exactly what I'm saying. Depression is a mental illness that is largely environmental and NOT genetic. What this means is we're in control of whether we contract this illness. It's not something built into you at birth. e.g. you will become depressed at 40 because it's in your blood.

That said, people who do suffer from depression usually do so because of the environment they're living in or were brought up in. The solution is simple really: change your environment. Hard to do for some, yes, but very possible for all if you're willing to be strong minded about change.

[Dismas]

To be clear, being hyper-logical is a sign, and usually also a symptom, of depression. Hyper-logical people do not tend to have normal levels of pleasure, as being hyper-logical is usually a coping mechanism for stress.

@Ichi, I'd say you're sociopathic, which caused depression. From everything you've described, you're either incapable of, or have forced yourself not to, feel certain emotions. In other words, what you've done may actually worsen your depression.

As I've already stated, one cannot easily "control" chronic or severe depression. It has caused a chemical imbalance. At that point, it is no longer a mental issue, it is a biological one, and a person should seek medical help.

Damn. Since when did you get a degree in psychology?

[cr33pyguy]

To be clear, being hyper-logical is a sign, and usually also a symptom, of depression. Hyper-logical people do not tend to have normal levels of pleasure, as being hyper-logical is usually a coping mechanism for stress.

@Ichi, I'd say you're sociopathic, which caused depression. From everything you've described, you're either incapable of, or have forced yourself not to, feel certain emotions. In other words, what you've done may actually worsen your depression.

As I've already stated, one cannot easily "control" chronic or severe depression. It has caused a chemical imbalance. At that point, it is no longer a mental issue, it is a biological one, and a person should seek medical help.

I am assuming you're talking of the depressive disorder when you say depression?
But yes, depression is a symptom of depressive (and other) disorders.
And yes, as your last paragraph states, that's why "antidepressants" work. Even though sometimes depression (not severe) is a purely psychological problem... Psychology is complicated and therefore interesting, I appreciate your knowledge of it

[w00t]

Chronic depression can also cause this biological depletion. In other words, being in the mental state for too long may cause the condition.

There is a strong genetic link with depression, for the same reason addiction has one. You body may be predisposed to over/under react to stimuli.