There are hundreds of scientific studies about the efficacy of therapy in treating depression. It’s no magic bullet it works well for very many people.
Stigmatizing therapy is not only counter productive, it can be downright dangerous.
If you’re genuinely trying to help, please reconsider your approach.
>So you also magically deduced that the author of that post had depression out of nowhere?
OP stated it no less than four times already. Quotes:
1) I feel ashamed of being that guy who is always depressed
2) The saddest thing is that nobody seems to understand having depression is not my choice
3) I don't want to be depressed no more than anyone else
4) I don't want to be that person of which everyone thinks as depressed, it hurts
He also mentioned being on anti-depressants. Presumably those were prescribed by a doctor.
Your conversational style in this thread feels driven more by anger than a desire to help or learn.... so I'm going to bow out of conversing with you. Best of luck.
Plenty of clinical evidence suggests that therapy can help folks having a hard time. It's not magic - talking about your problems with someone who cares is helpful.
Stigmatizing therapy is not only counter productive, it can be downright dangerous.
If you’re genuinely trying to help, please reconsider your approach.