Posted by adavis on May 18, 1998 at 10:24:27:
There is a difference between these two things. I'm thinking that is
where confusion has arisen on the subject of depression that's taking
place here. Some people are hypochondriacs,and some people are seriously
ill...they are two different things (hypochondria and illness). So, if
we're talking about people who like to wallow in self-pity, and who
like to act pathetic in order to get attention, then sure, gosh, aren't
those people annoying, don't we all wish they'd get it together. If, on
the other hand we're talking about people who are seriously depressed,
and who often seek help, hoping to feel "normal", and be free from
thoughts of suicide, then realize that shallow, football coach style
cliches are not even slightly helpful...just woefully ignorant.