Depression: Why can't people just get over it?

Question

Depression: Why can't people just get over it?

Answer 1

Some people cannot just get over it. it takes a lot of times antidepressents and psychiatric drugs. Depression is not like a light switch that you can just turn on and off. it is not a character flaw. they are not doing it for attention. sometimes it is caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain and if considered a real mental illness

Answer 2

I think they must be weak and pathetic thats why.

Answer 3

There is really nothing to get over, depression is bull s**+ t , nothing more than a get rich scheme for shrinks, councellors etc,and most of all, drug companies..... preying on weak people,feeding them bullshi t and drugs that make them feel worse and need more.

everyone has good and bad days.,, you have a bad one , so what?.,...get over it .

Answer 4

Because they have a chemical imbalance in the brain which sends mixed signals. Therefore they can't think rationally enough to overcome it.

Answer 5

because doctors wants you to be sick so they can prescribe medication to you.  

Answer 6

Because it is a mental disease and because they do not know how.It is caused by energetic imbalance in their brain.

Depression is not like the common cold.The cause is not in your throat but in your mind.It is not a choice.

Drugs cannot cure it either.They can only hide it much to the satisfaction of the pharmaceutical companies and the doctors who are on their pay list.The only way to cure depression is to restore the mental balance by changing your diet.

Answer 7

Your body needs to be in proper balance to get over it. Meditation works wonders

Answer 8

because when people are eaten by negative thoughts its just hard to see the light.