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I agree 100% Stop being such a wuss and man up already. You are beginning your life and feel depressed? Get a grip. You're young, intelligent (or at least not stupid), fairly healthy and even went to college. You've got advantages that some people would literally kill for. And you're whining like a spoiled 10 yr old brat. Grow up.


You are being insensitive and unhelpful. Clinical depression is not caused by bad events or circumstances; it's a serious illness. He's not whining, and he's not a brat; he is having a real problem that requires real treatment.


I know some clinically depressed people. This is not it.

I have doubts about your attitude and about your ability to diagnose illness.


I know some clinically depressed people. This post shows no signs of it.


I know some clinically depressed people. This post shows no signs of it.

All forms of metal illness and disfunction look the same?

C'mon people, this is the kind of post where if you don't have something positive to say, it is best to move on to the next submission. Even if you believe that "tough love" is called for, I doubt it works coming from strangers.


Do you imply that all answers must be positive?




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