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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here - I know my post makes me seem like an ass. I posted it recognizing that would be a common response.

I'm not Indian. I'm not sure what that has to do with this. Some of the reactions to this post remind me of one other aspect of depressed people that I truly don't understand.

They feel as if they have the right to go off on anyone and everyone, but the minute someone makes a comment that they feel is an insult or slight they go off the deep end.

I should add - that as a teenager I was severely depressed. I had few friends, let alone girlfriends. I was teased and mocked a lot - to the point that I tried to take my life on two separate occasions.

I never received medical help.  My wake up call came in college when I was in my room depressed staring at the wall.  I received a call from my younger brother who at the time was 10 years old. He said that our dad was in one of his depressed moments and that he was scared.   It hit me then that I can't afford to be in a rut for the sake of my little brother.  I can't afford to have him scared or worried and that he needed someone to look after him.  From that moment I never looked back.  Yes I do have my depressed days and moments. But I quickly get over them. [/quote]

Well, good for you.  Everyone has a different experience and expecting everyone to be able to cope exactly like you is unrealistic and unkind.  [/quote]

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