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Westy, (sorry, dude, just too lazy to type out your whole name, so hope you don't mind the Westy thing,....if it bugs you, let me know, and I'll refrain,...or,.....heck, at least do my best).
There is something called "situational depression," just as there is "clinical depression." In general terms, "depression" in and of itself covers a lot of territory. Almost everyone (unless they're in denial) will have their moments of feeling blue, sad, depressed,....sometimes it may seem without cause or reason, and other times, it will be related to particular events. DSM has distinct guidelines when making differentiations.
Something like postpartum depression is very real, and while situational, it's also triggered by hormonal changes. Being it is chemical in nature, to those who are affected, it is not something one can choose to just flip a switch and turn it on and off. Much like depression that strikes after the death of a loved one,- it is "situational depression," (but that isn't to say it cannot progress to something more advanced).
I agree with you that there are instances where (just like ADD or ADHD, for example) can be a rashly applied "diagnosis," many times to placate.
Along those lines, I do think there MAY be instances where something like depression (especially if not properly and clinically diagnosed) can be a term thrown about thoughtlessly (and dangerously). Some people do have the ability to control their emotions, or appearance of same, to a greater extent than others. Some people are not as sensitive,...some are hyper-reactive or hyper-sensitive (but that doesn't make it any less real,...it's all relative to the individual).
Much bearing still relies on the clinical application (the diagnosis, perception, treatment, response, follow-ups and follow-throughs, etc.) I don't think that everyone who thinks they are depressed, necessarily are. I do think there are instances where people hide behind the safety of that label (for subjective reasons).
That being said, I also believe clinical depression is not something to take lightly, -- it can have dangerous consequences to the patient and those around them. Better to first acknowledge and diagnose the validity (and rule out the possibility of malingering as a back-up, NOT as the first rule of thumb).
So we agree on many points,...and sure, we disagree on others,...but surprise, surprise, there are some commonalities between our perceptions.
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