Is it normal just because you’re depressed it doesn’t mean you can be a jerk?

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I suffer from depression and periods of chronic pain, so I know what it feels like to be tormented and hurting both emotionally and physically.

But I’ve known some people willfully treats others like shit and try to excuse their behavior with “I’ve been depressed lately.” OK, but you have a responsibility to treat others fairly or at least try to make things right afterwards. I normally isolate myself when going through depressive episodes, but I’ve never decided to treat happier people like shit, though deep down I hated them for being happier and healthier than me.

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  • jack_shephard
    5 years ago

    Some people are shits.They just need a reason to disguise it with fake depression.
    coz when I am depressed i don't meet people that much & even if i do i don't forget my manners.

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      5 years ago

      Good for you! I feel the same way during both my physical and mental pain.

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  • [Old Memory]
    5 years ago

    Some people though are so depressed that they can’t think clearly. People seem to forget that severe enough depression is classified as a mental illness. Try to help them. If they still treat you bad after you try your best, just walk away.

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  • RandomNumbers
    5 years ago

    Jackasses.
    But on other thing, i noticed a bizarre stuff. Why is everyone mentally sick? A hell of a lot of people have of have had depression, anxiety or other mental issues. what happened to the world?
    Meds that work on the brain and freaking dangerous, people should know how to controll and behave!

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  • Cuntsiclestick
    5 years ago

    True. I've accidently made people upset over dumb things(pouring milk before cereal, wearing a hat and shoes inside my own home, eating dessert when no one else did, etc) and I wind up looking like the bad guy after shouting back at them for flipping at me because "they're depressed, have anxiety, or are off their meds, or are drunk and I should know better than to be mean." Ugh.

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      5 years ago

      I always hate the “they’re drunk” excuse. They chose to drink, so why should we have to deal with their negativity? Maybe I’m unreasonable, but that’s the way I feel.

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      • Cuntsiclestick
        5 years ago

        Nah it's not unreasonable. Being drunk isn't an excuse to flip out on others.

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  • RoseIsabella
    5 years ago

    Some people are just shits.

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  • lordofopinions
    5 years ago

    The best way to improve your mood when depressed is to make a list of things that need doing then pick one do it and cross it off your list. As you are on the way to completing your list you will feel better. Been there done that.

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  • IrishPotato
    5 years ago

    Depression or not, it still makes them an asshole.

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  • Mehereok1
    5 years ago

    Not an easy thing. I dated a woman with chronic, debilitating pain from multiple back and other surgeries, who also took meds for depression. She didn't get out much, so, when we'd go somewhere, she'd be on social overload, and go way overboard. I'd say something moderate to calm her down, and suddenly I was the bad guy and she'd get angry and treat me like shit. Or, if a bartender messed up her drink, go off on them. And too often, she'd say "my meds" made her do it.

    There were times I'd think, no, it's just you being a bitch because people who know me know of your health issues and meds, so it's easy to cover under. Or if it wasn't someone I knew, she could bring up her health and meds issues and be off the hook. I've gone back to a few places to apologize for her behavior.

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    • lordofopinions
      5 years ago

      Time to cut bait and go fishing elsewhere.

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      • Mehereok1
        5 years ago

        Being with her for round 2, I've learned to cut back not only where we go, but, the surroundings and how much she drinks, so the meds interaction is decreased. And one night, talked to her, for real, about either pissing people off, or, being so fun and flirty that it looks like she's available and a bit of a whore. One guy I know once told me "Seemed like we were getting along, you know..Like she was into me". Had to tell him, too..No, man..It's the meds.

        She herself has toned down, and understands where I'm coming from. Didn't like when I told her about going back to one or two places to apologize for her going off on staff. Then, though, her depression kicked in, and she said would never go anywhere again, since she embarrassed herself and us. I keep where we go to calmer, more couples and family-oriented places, as opposed to even better or upscale sports bars or chain-type restaurants. Helps when the surroundings aren't conducive to her going off and getting away with it.

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