Would You Rather Be Depressed?

It's an unusual question, but one that needs to be asked. Do you really want to feel better or are you secretly enjoying the empowerment that negative emotions can give you.

Empowerment? Exactly what am I talking about?

You have an excuse for entering and ending all kinds of personal relationships. They don't usually last long because your depression gets in the way.

You have an excuse for going from job to job looking for one that is fulfilling.

You have a reason for being irresponsible regarding finances.

You have a reason for messing around with things that are dangerous because you're looking for relief for your depression.

You can skip out on major decisions because nothing feels right.

Lots of people sympathize with you because “you're not well.”

You can even avoid seeking help because it’s probably not going to work anyway.

Am I being too harsh? If you take it that way, I apologize.

My motive is to shake you up a little bit. You see, I’ve observed depression at a pretty close distance for a number of years. I'm not a professional; I just know what appears to be a fairly simple conclusion: some people enjoy being depressed because there's no responsibility involved as I've described it.

So why change if you like it? Maybe you get your gratification from emotional pain. I can almost identify with that.

But the simple fact is, you weren't made to be that way. If there were a way that you could be rid of most or all the negative emotions that swirl around you, would that be worth taking a look; especially if it doesn't involve delving into either your past or your pocketbook?

There's a rich, fulfilling life available to you if you didn't feel so miserable all the time.

Don't be the person Shakespeare talks about, " Make not your thoughts your prisons."

All the best,


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