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I tend to agree with Cosmic Trigger on this. You seem to be unintentionally falling for the "mental illness is a choice" fallacy, Xorkoth. Of course, some psychological issues can be remedied solely by positive thinking, but it's rather an exception than the norm. I have struggled with a few issues myself and have close people with some as well, and even from first-hand experience I can tell you that it is not a choice. If it was that easy, then nobody would suffer, as Cosmic Trigger put it.
Drug addiction falls in the same category in my opinion. It's a psychological issue and the "just say no" or complete abstinence approach just doesn't work for the most. It certainly doesn't work for me.
I will also add this: in my experience, depression that is not a result of external factors is the worst. I have suffered from it for as long as I can remember. The reason it's so bad is because everything in my life seems to be alright, yet I am depressed. If there was something wrong and I could fix it, then at least I would have a way to improve the situation, but alas.
Drug addiction falls in the same category in my opinion. It's a psychological issue and the "just say no" or complete abstinence approach just doesn't work for the most. It certainly doesn't work for me.
I will also add this: in my experience, depression that is not a result of external factors is the worst. I have suffered from it for as long as I can remember. The reason it's so bad is because everything in my life seems to be alright, yet I am depressed. If there was something wrong and I could fix it, then at least I would have a way to improve the situation, but alas.