Is depression something to hide behind?

Question: Is depression something to hide behind!?

when we don't have anyone to put the blame on!?Www@QuestionHome@Com

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for some people, yesWww@QuestionHome@Com

interesting question, yes you could put some blame onto depression but you also have to take some of the blame
like the old saying it takes two to tango!.
It might help if you wrote where the blame was coming from
what it was about but otherwise the blame is on both parties!.
yes you can use it as an excuse as it is a serious illness and does cause problems but you still have the ability to think for yourself to a certain degree!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

I am not qualified to speak here, especially in an attempt to characterize ALL people with depression, but!.!.
I have been talking with a 'young woman' with depression and she asserts that her depression stems from high standards she puts on other people, and when they fail to meet them, she is upset!.

I do not claim this is the case for everyone, or even for her, but I don't think you can say all people with depression are "hiding behind it!."

The young woman has fairly little to blame on other people; she is very successful in school and we both blame other people for plenty of things, but she is still depressed!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

My depression has nothing to do with blaming others!. It has everything to do with my perspective on life and how I handle certain stressful situations that arise!. I am unaware if I will have this condition my entire life however I do know I don't hide behind it, I just try lo live my life the best way I can!.

Please excuse me if I misunderstood your question!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

i think it would be better to overcome depression and accept it as a part of life and move on!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

depression is a mental condition and can be successfully managedWww@QuestionHome@Com

not for me but for other maybe yes!.Www@QuestionHome@Com