It can be hard to separate what is depression, a personality disorder, or simply realism.
If you can’t find joy in anything in your own life, you are likely depressed and this can probably be fixed by restoring a chemical balance with medications such as SSRIs etc.
If you can’t find joy in your life and can’t stand it when others find joy in their lives either, you probably have a personality disorder. Unfortunately, these are almost impossible to treat and other people likely think you’re an asshole.
On the other hand, if you can acknowledge all of the meaninglessness and futility of human existence yet still find joy in the few things that make life bearable (such as exercise, nature, good relationships, efficiency, accomplishment, art/creativity, etc) and don’t mind it when others find joy in things you don’t, you are not depressed.
You are simply a realist.
#grownostr
#thinkdangerously
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