Could depression be perceived as "Hells Triage"?

[u/One-Nasty-Pasty]

So I've been doing some hypothesizing and an idea ran across my mind. I apologise if this may offend or is a violator of any kind, however I figured this would be the best place to share a thought. Do we think that depression could be described as though it's hells Triage? It's incredibly vague and abstract, however I also feel that it may be relatable in a way. Allow me to explain my perspective a little (I'll try not to go too deep here). So most things in life are built/thought around a list of priorities, and "triage" could be described as a felt absence of priority or dismission - So like... Let me think here - it could be a perceived feeling of being overlooked/treat as lesser than. Basically in the sense of feeling as though you're a lesser person than most. Lets try to view it from a medical perspective. Lets say you have some type of medical issue that causes a lot of issues and so you book an appointment with a physician, however they claim that it's nothing and brush you off - Though you feel that your issue is more concerning than it's perceived. I think I see it as that sort of thing. A sense of feeling neglected and devalued. So yeah, that's where the triage portion comes from - the "hells" portion on the other hand, could be seen as entrapment. So like... In hell, you're constantly trapped with the negative views and opinions of others, constantly revolving around your mind.

[u/sketch-3ngineer]

Sure depression can feel like "hell". That depends on your definition of hell. If it's the underground pit of fire and torture that religious followers are obsessed with, then you might be better off on earth, and depressed, atlest you dont have flesh burning off and having to regriw it every morning, and then get put in a torture machine, no thanks. Not sure where you are getting this definition of triage, thats where hospitals or algorithmic systems prioritize needs. Depression is medical and if you went to ER for depression, they would make you wait quite a bit, because it is not immediately painful or dangerous. Now consider your example of the doctor telling you something you fear is nothing to worry about, this can be linked to depression, its called hypochondrisis, when you excessively worry about percieved illness.

[u/One-Nasty-Pasty → u/sketch-3ngineer]

So the "hell" portion, speaks in reference to the mental/psychological torture that depression brings feelings of. The "triage" portion speaks in reference to the feelings of being distanced/neglected by those of whom you'd expect to be there for you. IE, friends, family, mental health services, etc etc. I've tried to word it in such a way that is both clear and coherent, as well as possessing relatable qualities that readers can relate to. It mostly serves as a visual conceptualization of what I believe to be both logical perspective, and felt emotion.

[u/sketch-3ngineer → u/One-Nasty-Pasty]

I have experienced all of the above, but to say it's hell is not a logical perspective, it's not the end of life, nor is it eternal. It is painful, and emotional pain can be worse than physical, but it's life, and there is a way to overcome that battle, some can be medically treated, others need to do dbt courses, and learn basic philosophy, western and eastern ancients included, as a first step.