Bob wrote:
Once again, though, I really don't feel that bad.
JP wrote:
... – then it is not surprising that a lot of depressed men, including Bob, will not think of themselves as sad or depressed.
I knew it! Denial. Don't worry Bob, we'll help you come to see how bad you feel. Really.
Quite aside from the social stigma and resulting denial, depression is particularly nasty because it renders you unable to either accurately assess your condition or do something about it. Depression robs you of the clarity of mind to see what is happening and robs you of the ability to reach out for help.
