Polegnyn Nemeara
Aes Sedai
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How does it differ from mood swings?
I seem to have picked up this ... saying? ... that goes "If you can tell you're depressed, then you're most likely not depressed". Any truth to this? Can a depressed person tell if they are depressed, or are they aware enough of their mental health state to be able to discern if they are depressed or not. And because this ability remains, they are not depressed.
I don't know where it came from, honestly, and I don't use it as a litmus test for anyone but myself during a rough patch. Probably why it's remained in my head so long... I'd love everyone's input whether to evict the thought, though. Has anyone else heard it before?
You all experience depression and are able to bravely talk about it openly so it seems like the thought is silly and needs to be quieted.