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I think it depends on the person, but if it is a brain transmitter problem, saying 'be happy' won't work. Its like being drunk and thinking sober thoughts to be sober. You can try your best to seem sober, but there is only so much you can do.
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How do you know that an eating disorder isn't also the mythological "brain transmitter problem" ? Saying "eat less" won't work. Either all addictions and disorders can be excused away with "chemical imbalance" or none can.
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Originally Posted by Is this also true?
Even if depression is real, you can use your willpower to overcome. I'm depressed right now, though I should be happy. I'd like to be happy, very much so, but I'm not because I'm forcing myself not to as I have been 'bad' for a few weeks.
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