My Observations about People with Depression, High-Functioning Anxiety, etc.

Okay...this post is not intended to offended the masses or claim that mental issues are not real. However, there are a few things that I have noticed over my lifetime about women especially who constantly talk about their Depression, High-functioning Anxiety, or Fibromyalgia, etc.

Some things came to my mind, especially after reading the Naomi Judd story and her claim of depression.

Again, these are my personal observations through talking to people, reading things they say, and just being around them in general. I will list these with bullet points.

1. Most of the women that I know who claim depression are either White (Caucasian), very wealthy (millionaire or multi-millionaire), or middle to upper middle class. Most of them have plenty, live in nice subdivisions and travel. They have opportunities that others only dream of. Most have a college education and/or a successful career. They have health insurance and access to the best medical care.

2. Because we live in the rural South, we are around a lot of Black women. I have NEVER heard a Black woman say that she is depressed. She may say that she is having a difficult time or may talk about her problems and struggles; BUT, she almost always talks about "trusting in the Lord", going to church and having faith. The white woman will give you her list of anti-depressants.

3. I have NEVER talked to a poor woman (White or Black), or a woman of limited means who struggles in a low-paying job, and heard her say that she is depressed. NEVER. Again, they may talk about their struggles. However, they are so busy working trying to support themselves and their children, that they don't have time to focus on depression. They're trying to survive. Most of them work two jobs.

4. I personally believe (based upon observations) that the diagnosis of High-functioning Anxiety is just another term that the medical community has developed to paper over the stress and worries of those who have plenty. However, this particular brand of anxiety has been turned into a cottage industry, just like Fibromyalgia.

I believe that Fibromyalgia is a cover diagnosis for perimenopause and menopause. However, you can't prescribe drugs for perimenopause, but you can prescribe drugs for Fibromyalgia. I learned a lot of this through my own personal research. The symptoms of both are basically identical and are better treated with natural cures and supplements, basic exercise, a fun hobby and a positive outlook. That's how I got through my perimenopause. Once I researched and learned what my body was going through, I began to take action. I refused any offers of anti-depressants from my GYN. I took the natural route of supplements, drank a LOT of water, exercised, took up a hobby and prayed. It took a long time to get through perimenopause, but I finally got through it.

I have a friend who loves to claim depression and physical pain. She claims that she can't do much around the house, but turned around and planned a cross-country driving trip with her husband. Then, she turned around and planned about 4 cruises over the course of a year. Next, she had 2 trips to Disney planned. BUT.....she claims that she is depressed. (By the way, she is living the retired life and has plenty).

So...I always find it interesting when celebrities, the wealthy and the middle class - upper middle class walk around in a cloud of depression, consuming a toxic stew of drugs that will eventually cause more problems. They claim depression, but still continue to do ANYTHING they want to do, especially if it involves travel, shopping or concerts. I see this CONSTANTLY on Facebook. It creates duplicity and actuallly doesn't make any sense whatsoever.

By the way, many of the anti-depressant drugs on the market today actually make people suicidal. It's a vicious cycle.