Is depression Is self pitty?

Question

I think many people think too much nowadays and feel sorry for themselves. What are your views on depression?

Answer 1

Uh, i disagree. Depression is caused my a chemical imbalance.  People do not choose to be depressed.  Sometimes a situation can cause depression; but otherwise people do not choose it.

Answer 2

Depression isn't feeling sorry for yourself.  People who are depressed are not faking it.  Depression is very real.  I'm sorry you feel otherwise.

Answer 3

I disagree. When people are depressed, and I mean REAL clinical depression, it is NOT because they feel sorry for themselves. It's a real chemical imbalance that causes this condition.  

Answer 4

sometimes it can be

I've seen a lot of that

and some people cannot help being depressed. like they were born with it or something

but I do think that some people can let it consume them. everything is a choice. you didn't choose to be depressed. but you CAN choose to give in to it. or sit on your *** and feel sorry for yourself

people are probably going to be mad at my answer.

but its the truth

you CAN choose to work through it. get over it. move on and do something with your life

or you can be lazy and attention seeking and YES feel sorry for yourself

but that is YOUR choice. so unless you are asking for a way to help yourself...don't complain about it.