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Just walk it off (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 month ago by Stamets to c/funny

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[–] [email protected] 64 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (114 children)

When people tell you depression is just in your head and to just be happy it is the most fucking infuriating thing.

That's not caring about you. That's downplaying your illness in a completely heartless and stupid way.

[–] paultimate14 18 points 1 month ago (9 children)

Except that these are real, clinically-proven treatments for depression.

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/depression/in-depth/depression-and-exercise/art-20046495

https://www.apa.org/monitor/2020/04/nurtured-nature

https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/british-journal-of-nutrition/article/effects-of-hydration-status-on-cognitive-performance-and-mood/1210B6BE585E03C71A299C52B51B22F7

This isn't saying "it's just in your head". This isn't claiming taking a walk will cure you. But this is suggesting clinically-proven treatments that may ease symptoms.

Are there toxic people out there who think mental disorders are not real? Sure. But jumping to the conclusion that the people trying to offer solutions are downplaying your illness and being "heartless" and "stupid" is a fairly significant jump to make from just "hey maybe you should try these clinically-proven treatments".

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