Good post Geshtinnanna,
I can't really think of anything to add but I have the feeling that what you said will just fall on deaf ears with those that have not experienced depression. Other than to say that depression is not the same as sadness. Many people seem to use the words interchangeably and maybe this is a source of their misconception. And saying someone is weak willed when they are depressed is like saying schizophrenics hear voices because they are weak willed.
This is not a succinct as I would like to be able to say it but I just wanted to add my voice to this important issue. Even though I am extremely doubtful they can understand if they haven't experienced it; It is probably something they should just accept and be glad they never have.
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