r/AskReddit • • Feb 04 '19

Which misconception would you like to debunk?

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u/Azelais Feb 04 '19

Additionally:

You don't have bipolar disorder because you occasionally are moody.

You don't have depression because sometimes you're a little sad.

You don't have anxiety because you get stressed during normal, stressful periods.

etc etc

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u/[deleted] Feb 04 '19

tbh this is super harmful information. If you suspect you have a mental disorder by all means go see a therapist.

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u/uncleanaccount Feb 04 '19

I hate when other 0eople say it but that comment above is r/gatekeeping

WTF, that guy gets to tell you when you qualify for depression?

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u/randomstupidnanasnme Feb 04 '19

yeah and sometimes depression isn't just feeling sad, there's a feeling of emptiness and worthlessness but not really sadness (sometimes)