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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Serious question. Are major depressive issues just another luxury that the rich get to experience? I am in an abusive relationship, with three children all with the same mental health challenges that my DH has. Life is very, very difficult. Life is miserable. I’m abused on a daily basis, always verbally, sometimes physically.

It would be such a relief to actually get some relief from the abuse and go to therapy to deal with my feelings surrounding the trauma. An inpatient stay at a psych ward sounds lovely, like a five star vacation. But I don’t have the luxury to do that, because if I left my family, then everything would fall apart because of my unstable the DH.

How “lucky” to be both majorly depressed, but also have people around you clamoring to help, and a place to go to have a retreat. I mean, I understand it is a chemical disorder, but not everyone is able to walk away from their daily life and responsibilities at the drop of a hat.[/quote]

Anyone can be depressed, but even though anecdote doesn't equal data, I've noticed that people with a certain amount of privilege often are the least resilient and take the least amount of responsibility for managing their illness in a way that allows them to be both functional and accountable to others. At least this woman is taking the initiative to get treatment. [/quote]

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