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An Attempt at Explanation Depression. It's misunderstood, feared, looked down upon, discriminated against. For sufferers, it's inescapable.An Attempt at Explanation by ~Inu-Girl-Kagome
There's a stigma surrounding depression (and many other mental illnesses). For people with depression, this makes everything harder. Some family members react with disgust or embarrassment. Some family members react with understanding and sympathy. Not knowing how their families and friends will react (positively or negatively) is a fear that prevents people from seeking help.
In society, mental illness is treated as something to be ashamed of. That's unfair and preposterous. No one chooses depression. No one chooses an
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