Is Therapy Causing a Depression Epidemic?

[Ingomike]

Therapy has turned generation of Americans into 'victims,' experts say

There has been a big push to get more Americans talking about their feelings in recent decades. But now experts are starting to wonder if the widespread use of therapy may be having the opposite effect.

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[bobzilla]

No. As someone who benefitted from in person therapy for my anxiety and depression, just no. It wasn't just "talk about your feelings".

 

[KLB]

No. As someone who benefitted from in person therapy for my anxiety and depression, just no. It wasn't just "talk about your feelings".

Just because some people have actual issues with depression, does not mean everyone does.

I've seen both examples. The worse effect of it is medicating people that really don't need it, especially youth. Those drugs can actually cause the issues they are supposedly prescribed to combat.

 

[ZurokSlayer7X9]

Everyone is different. There is no one-size-fits all panacea. Medication and counseling worked for my mom, did not work for me. What worked for me was re-kindling my relationship with Jesus and getting more involved in communities I love (INGO included). YMMV

 

[Leadeye]

Now 67, over my life it's been good to have friends just to talk to, or listen to. I don't think all of life's issues require a professional opinion or meds, but there are likely some that do. I've just never experienced them.

A close friend of many years referred to this as beer and a sandwich therapy. Probably not accepted by professionals or big pharma though.

 

[bobzilla]

Everyone is different. There is no one-size-fits all panacea. Medication and counseling worked for my mom, did not work for me. What worked for me was re-kindling my relationship with Jesus and getting more involved in communities I love (INGO included). YMMV

The bolded part is the real answer. People are looking for something tobe angry at, or a cause of something. Therapy doesn't CAUSE anything.

 

[bobzilla]

Just because some people have actual issues with depression, does not mean everyone does.

I've seen both examples. The worse effect of it is medicating people that really don't need it, especially youth. Those drugs can actually cause the issues they are supposedly prescribed to combat.

therapy /= medicating. Two different things here. Therapists cannot prescribe drugs. You need a medical doctor to do that. A therapist CAN be a good thing to those wanting to figure a way to work through their issues. Some people it is not a good thing. As always, there's no one size fits all solution.

 

[Ingomike]

Therapy doesn't CAUSE anything.

You just acknowledged that “Everyone is different. There is no one-size-fits all panacea“ but follow it up with an absolute…

 

[INP8riot]

Therapy?...Mental issues?...

Being a man is eating emotions, feelings, depressions and just doing what needs done without waivering. Stuff that $hit down and move the F on.

Now it's all about feelings and emotions. Talk to that "mental professional" that will give your info to the gov't when they want to take your rights away and red flag you.

Man up. Who did your dad talk to? Who did your grand dad talk to? They were men. They had their thoughts and did what they knew was right.

Tuck that sack back and cry on the shoulder of a stranger and see where it gets you...

 

[Pepi]

I had one awhile back for my drinking problem. Dude would fall asleep on me ?? I quit him and figured this problem out by myself. And it is working!

 

[INP8riot]

I had one awhile back for my drinking problem. Dude would fall asleep on me ?? I quit him and figured this problem out by myself. And it is working!

Do you have a drinking problem or do people have a problem with you drinking....Big difference I have found!

 

[bobzilla]

Therapy?...Mental issues?...

Being a man is eating emotions, feelings, depressions and just doing what needs done without waivering. Stuff that $hit down and move the F on.

Now it's all about feelings and emotions. Talk to that "mental professional" that will give your info to the gov't when they want to take your rights away and red flag you.

Man up. Who did your dad talk to? Who did your grand dad talk to? They were men. They had their thoughts and did what they knew was right.

Tuck that sack back and cry on the shoulder of a stranger and see where it gets you...

Attitudes like this are something I've had to fight for over a decade. Thanks for being an "helpful".

 

[stocknup]

I think the problem today is that there are too many "labels" .
Everyone has to be assigned and fit in their designated category , and if you don`t , you better go ask why ........

Not enough of being thankful for who you are and what you have ,

 

[Lpherr]

Men have become weak and incapable of being men.
Therapy reinforces the idea of being "in touch with your feelings".
Wipe your vagina and pull up your panties.

 

[bobzilla]

I think the problem today is that there are too many "labels" .
Everyone has to be assigned and fit in their designated category , and if you don`t , you better go ask why ........

Not enough of being thankful for who you are and what you have ,

Believe me I wish it was that easy. But hey, apparently I'm not a man according to you people.

 

[patience0830]

Men have become weak and incapable of being men.
Therapy reinforces the idea of being "in touch with your feelings".
Wipe your vagina and pull up your panties.

It's a nice thought and I wish we all could do it that easily. I've never been diagnosed with depression and I'm generally pretty upbeat. I find smiling at everyone helps me as much as most of them. Some folks, you can't even smile at and get a good reaction. But most respond positively.
Truly, problems do exist that require help. Much whining is, however, just a plea for attention. For many the art of "Man-ing up" was never taught.

 

[bobzilla]

It's a nice thought and I wish we all could do it that easily. I've never been diagnosed with depression and I'm generally pretty upbeat. I find smiling at everyone helps me as much as most of them. Some folks, you can't even smile at and get a good reaction. But most respond positively.
Truly, problems do exist that require help. Much whining is, however, just a plea for attention. For many the art of "Man-ing up" was never taught.

Oh no, there are no problems. Anyone that thinks they might need help are just not men and should, apparently, just die already to make room for the "real men."

 

[patience0830]

Oh no, there are no problems. Anyone that thinks they might need help are just not men and should, apparently, just die already to make room for the "real men."

Whatever makes you

 

[Lpherr]

It's a nice thought and I wish we all could do it that easily. I've never been diagnosed with depression and I'm generally pretty upbeat. I find smiling at everyone helps me as much as most of them. Some folks, you can't even smile at and get a good reaction. But most respond positively.
Truly, problems do exist that require help. Much whining is, however, just a plea for attention. For many the art of "Man-ing up" was never taught.

Every single adult has experienced depression. It's a part of life and your specific environment can compound it.

 

[bobzilla]

Every single adult has experienced depression. It's a part of life and your specific environment can compound it.

Clinical depression /= depressed emotions. Clinical depression is a long term physical imbalance of the chemicals in your brain. Yes, some environmental conditions can cause it to become a more severe issue over others.

I think many of you are confusing feeling depressed/sad as being the same as clinical depression. Or you don't care and think that anyone dealing with it is a ***** and needs to sack up. Either way you're wrong and one way you're an ass.