Myths and facts about depression.
Myth #1:
Depression is no big deal—its not that serious.
Truth: Clinical depression is a very real and serious illness that affects all parts of a persons life. College students with clinical depression suffer in many ways—not only are they in emotional pain, but they often withdraw from their friends, have trouble getting things done, get into conflicts with people and take dangerous risks. If they dont get help, their whole future can be affected.
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@Alia2 Thank you for posting this and stamping out stigma! We need more people like you to bust invalidating myths. Sending loving kindess your way 
@hopefulPower94 thank you for this wonderful comment. <3
Myth #2:
Its not good to talk about feeling depressed. Talking about it just makes it worse.
Truth:
Some people think that talking about depression is just dwelling on a problem and that its better to change the subject. Its hard for some people to talk about feelings, but telling someone about feeling depressed is an important step toward getting help. Talking to a therapist isnt just getting things off your chest—it is a way to change the way you look at things and solve problems.
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Myth #3:
Depression is something you are stuck with. You cant change it; you just have to wait it out.
Truth: Effective help for clinical depression is available, and most clinical depressions improve with treatment. Psychotherapy, or counseling, and medication are both very effective.
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Myth #4:
Depression is just a case of
Thank you @Alia2 for putting these down. The are truths many need to hear! #depressionrecovery #fighttheinvisible #saynotostigma
@Ady23 welcome <3
Myth #5:
Depressed people are just lazy or weak. They need to pull themselves together and stop feeling sorry for themselves.
Truth: When people are clinically depressed, they cant snap out of it anymore than they can snap out of an ulcer or diabetes. Although we dont know the exact cause of clinical depression, we do know it is a medical illness with biological components. We also know that genetics and certain brain chemicals play a part. In short, we know enough to treat it effectively.
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Myth #6:
Only girls get depressed.
Truth: Its true that more girls admit to feeling depressed, but there are probably more guys with clinical depression than we think. College men often dont feel comfortable talking about the feelings and experiences that go along with clinical depression.
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Myth #7:
The best treatment for depression is antidepressant medication.
Truth: Antidepressants are only one form of effective treatment for clinical depression. For young adults, the combination of talk therapy and medication is often the most helpful. Two specific kinds of psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and interpersonal therapy (IPT), not only improve the symptoms of clinical depression but also help to prevent them from returning. Even regular aerobic exercise improves depression
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