[ada1981]

Often, depression is actually an avoidance of the underlying emotions -- very often anger. Unexpressed anger goes inward and is directed toward the self, which becomes experienced as depression.

[artifaxx]

Where did you read this? I am sure I am not the only one here who would love to read more to get a better idea.

[xvedejas]

Is this an accepted psychiatric phenomenon, or just some Freudian bullshit?

[jschwartzi]

Insofar as a therapist with a psychology degree has said OP's words to me, it's accepted by some professionals.

[kough]

> implying there's a difference