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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]There are a lot of clinically depressed people on this thread. Not the creature-of-habit WAH responses who do go out all weekend.

But all of you who proudly and defensively say you don’t leave your residence unless forced to for an appointment or something? You’re actually not okay. The fact that you prefer not interacting with the world, at all, is evidence of a problem and not actually point on a continuum of healthful alternatives[/quote]

I think people are actually just pushing back against OP's accusation that if you don't leave the house there is something wrong with you (which you echo here).

Some people are homebodies. I have a kid who is a total homebody and it's not evidence of depression -- she's actually among the most emotionally balanced and naturally cheerful people I know. She just likes being among her people and her things and looks forward to going home every day even when she has really enjoyed whatever she's doing away from home.

I also think it's pretty normal for a lot of people to go out less during certain times of year. Primarily the dark winter months but in DC there is actually a period in July and August when I think it's typical for a lot of people to stay in more because it's so hot and sticky. If you WAH and aren't super social to begin with then I could easily see people staying in for a few consecutive days in that weather.

I just think there are people who think you HAVE to go out every day but there are also people who don't think this and are happy at home and I wouldn't conclude someone was depressed if they were happily staying home. I admit to loving the occasional rainy weekend where we hole up at home and play board games and read and watch movies and cook at home. If I see the weather is going to be bad for a few days I like to hit the grocery store and plan a menu so we can stay in if we want. Sure we might get cabin fever and go for a walk in the rain or take advantage of a patch of dry weather to get out but we also might not.

I think if what people are saying on this thread is making you angry enough to say these disparaging things about other people then the issue is really internal to you. Why is it so important to you that everyone feels about this the way you do. Why is this getting such a rise out of you.[/quote]

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