Reply #10: To abq and suninvited...

[LeftyFingerPop]

I'm typing this with kindness and good intention, after reading an excellent post by hedgehog that is currently in GD.

I suffer from major depression, and I talk freely about it.

A person who is medically depressed without treatment will view the video in the OP in the following manner...

"That guy has no arms or legs, and he keeps his spirits up...why can't *I* do it"!
Then the guilt that is associated with depression will worsen, and so will the depression itself.

Never feel badly for how YOU feel. Never compare yourself to others.

I don't know if either of you are speaking in this thread of actual depression, but if you are, it is OK to feel the way you do.

You cannot just "cheer up" or "motivate yourself" out of a medical condition.

:hug: