Do I have the right to feel depressed even if I'm privileged?

There is no such thing as having the 'right' to be depressed. Depression is an illness, as important as cancer or diabetes. Is it so that people who are privileged do not have the right to get a common flu or cancer? Depression can occur no matter what privileges you have or don't have. Depression does't take into account your social or monetary status. It is an illness that can affect any given person at any given time.

It depends on what happened to you exactly. Of course no one wants to be depressed and if something happens to you to where people expect you to be depressed then you don't always have to become that way. If something bad happens to you that impacts your life but you do not feel depressed but still feel that you have the privilege then no, you don't have to be. Although you do have the right.

Yes. Depression is an illness we can't control. There are some factors that can influence depression, but are certainly not always the reason why some people suffer from depression. I don't know how many times I have heard people say to me, "you are so lucky. You have a great life. Why would be depressed?" Some don't understand that sometimes, we just feel down. We can't explain it that we don't always have to have something in particular to be down about.

Depression is not just for one class. It's not reserved for those with different hardships than those with money. Anyone can suffer depression, and there is not shame in it.

Mental illnesses are valid, and they don't pick people based on their privilege, race, gender, religion, or otherwise. All of the aforementioned things are irrelevant to mental illnesses. Some people are afraid to tell anyone about their depression because other people have it worse. It’s true that whatever you may be going through, someone out there is going through something worse, but don’t confuse feeling bad with not being grateful. Recovery is possible, not matter the amount of privileges you have or don't have.

Depression isn't something that cares about race, gender, pronoun preference, sexual orientation, social class, or anything else that can classify someone in some way. Depression is a constant sadness that, unfortunately, happens to a lot of people no matter who they are. I'm so incredibly sorry that you have depression, and it's an awful feeling to have and I'm so sorry that you have to deal with it. Just remember than no one person or group of people control who gets to have depression of not. You have every right to feel depressed just as you have every right to get help and feel better and eventually overcome your situation. Thank you for reaching out to us about your question, and I hope I have clarified some of the confusion. We at 7 cups want to make sure that you are getting helped, as well. Please feel free to talk to any one of us listeners. Our members/guests mean the whole world to us and we all want you to feel safe and happy and loved. We care and we're here for you. Take care. xoxo

You have every right to be. Just to be. So if you're depressed, you have the right to have feelings just with the simple reason that you have these feelings. They are true and they exist, don't let anyone tell you what you can and cannot feel. I have the same problem, when I say that I'm sad, they will always bring up the fact that I should be grateful for my life while other kids in Syria are bombarded everyday and whose family and lives are killed. And I know, I can't even imagine what it must be like to be in that situation because I'm not in that situation, and if I would compare my feelings to that example every time I feel them, I could never be a human being. People in different situations have different feelings, different types of sadnesses and depressions. You have problems and they may seem insignificant next to that example but then again, I ask myself: "Then why does it hurts so much?" Because, you're feeling them, see? You're feelings are right there and while depression is horrible and I've been through it, what is more horrible is telling someone that they shouldn't feel a certain way and that they should swallow their feelings and act like grateful and happy people in their privileged lives. But why? So that those feelings can rot inside me and eat me? Don't do that to yourself. Overcoming depression is very hard and living it too, but ignoring it or feeling bad for feeling bad is worse. Feel what you feel and don't be ashamed of it.

Depression affects people from all walks of life. I suggest talking to a trusted friend or family member, or your doctor. Or you can connect with a listener who can listen to you.

Yes, every single person have the right to feel happy, sad, angry or depressed. You privileged situation doesn't change anything to that. Many things lead to depression, but money definitly doesn't cure it. Don't feel guilty or whatever because you think you can't be depressed. You can and if you are, it's ok ♥ Take care :)

There are happy privileged people and happy unprivileged people. There can also be depressed people from every side. Being privileged (whatever that might mean to you) does not mean you are immune from every bad thing in the world, just like if you are unprivileged does not mean you cannot feel happy.

You have the right to feel depressed even if you're privileged. It's a matter of our mind-set. Maybe you've gone to a stressful matter even though you're privileged.

We all have the right to feel any feeling, and we don't have to apologize to anyone for it. However, depression is a clinical diagnosis, not a sign of weakness; it is a disorder of the neurotransmitters in our brain and should be managed by a doctor. If you think you are depressed, seek help from a professional. It will improve your life a lot!

Every feeling is allowed to be felt, no matter who you are and where you are from. Money and social class can't buy happiness. Don't feel bad about feeling depressed whoever you are and whatever your position is, the only thing that matters is to take care of yourself

Of course you do. Having depression isn't a way of life that anyone chooses to have, and just because you are entitled doesn't mean you have to suffer.

Yes, you have the right. Just because others are suffering in different situations, your feelings are still valid. It does not matter where you come from or how much money you make, there is no right that says that you can not be ill. End of the story.

Depression can "target" anyone no matter how great life is going or not going for us. Since it's not always situational, it can be chemical imbalances that cause depression. Sometimes it can be situational and not realize it at first. It all depends really.

Depression will not see if you are previleged or not. It can happen to anyone.

No human in this world is immune to mental illness. Depression doesn't discriminate. If you feel depressed, perhaps you should speak with a professional about signs and symptoms in order to find solutions.

You absolutely have the right to feel depressed if you are privileged. Depression does not pick and choose it's victims. Just because your situation is better, does not mean that you do not have the right to feel depressed.

Of course you do. Depression doesn't single out people that aren't privileged, it can impact anyone anywhere. If you feel depressed then that feeling is completely valid.

Yes! It is okay to be sad or depressed even if you are privileged. No matter what situation your life may be in there are times that people feel sad or down. As long as you are able to pull yourself out of it sooner than later, no problem. Be careful, if you do not believe you can get out of the depression rut, then please seek professional help, it is not bad to ask for some help.

Yes, you do. Your feelings are valid. Depression can be caused by chemical imbalances in the brain. Depression is not selective, and anyone can suffer from it.

Most feelings including depression (which could be a state of living) are not our choice. Being happy, for instance, will not solve the inequality that makes you privileged. Action, most accurately cooperation of individual actions, is what will solve it. Likewise, your being part of the privileged will not--and you can attest to this--make you feel immune to negative feelings. I applaud your concern and your acknowledgement of your privilege. If you want to alleviate inequality, contribute to its resolution. But you have the "right" to feel depressed.

Everyone has the right to feel depressed no matter how privileged one is, everyone of us have problems to address and sometimes life hits us harder than we expect , being privileged doesnt take away that

Of course you do! Depression can come from almost anything, privileged or not. Depression is not a right and it can emerge in anyone from any walks of life.

You have to remember that depression is not something that is determined by your lifestyle! People of any race, sexuality, gender, and ethnicity can experience depression.

Anybody could feel depressed. Whether they are underprivileged or have lots of money. You have the right

Depression will visit anybody, it doesn't matter whether they're privileged or not. Cancer doesn't care who it goes to, neither does the common cold. Depression/mental illness is no different. The stigma attached to mental illness tells us that only certain people can get depression, or that it's not even a real illness. By opening up and talking about it, we're hoping to destroy that stigma, and let people know that it's more common that people realize, and that there IS hope and help out there to manage depression and other mental illnesses. If you feel like you're depressed, don't keep it hidden away just because you're "privileged" - there's help for you.

In a word, yes. You have a right to feel whatever emotions may come your way. I once read something of the lines of, "Saying you can't be sad because someone else has it worse is like saying you can't be happy because someone else has it better." It really resonated with me and showed me that we are all individuals and have our own experiences and emotions, they're what matters, not how we compare with other people.

it's like saying do i have the right to die, even if i'm dressed in white? it doesn't matter what "privileges" you have depression is a state, a feeling resulted from an interpretation of what's around you intepretation based on your current beliefs changing the beliefs => interpretation changes => feeling changes doesnt matter if you are rich or poor a happy person nourishes everyone