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I understand not being thrilled at seeing a doctor - but really, a mental issue like depression is no different than having a physical issue like prostate cancer or tuberculosis. Sure, no one looks forward to having chemo, but would you skip your chemo treatment just because of that?
Because depression affects the mind rather than the lungs or prostate, though, we get this idea we can control it ourselves. That's just not the case. You can't stop depression or OCD or any other disease of any kind by sheer willpower.
(No, I am fortunate enough not to have depression myself, but someone very important in my life does, and I am grateful every day there are meds and therapies available for him - and I'm scared for him every day while they try to find the right combination of meds for him.)
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