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The Evolutionary Reason for Depression

#1 TexanHoney

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Posted 03 March 2010 - 05:10 PM

I spend some time trying to figure out if I should post this here, chit chat, or the grins and giggles forum. It's a different view on mood disorders for sure!

The Evolutionary Reason For Depression

A few quotes from that article:

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Still, those who suffer from depression do get the benefits of enhanced mental skills.

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These mental boosts are often responsible for quality creative output.

I'm still trying to figure out if it is a spoof or what, but I found it amusing. I don't think it is since it goes on to use source material from The New York Times.

What do you think?

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#2 Beagle

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Posted 04 March 2010 - 11:14 AM

(((TH))))

yeah, I've seen this one. And I dont think it's a spoof. I think it's really pushing it.

of course, we can make the best of things...but to say that depression /bipolar exists because it makes folks creative just doesnt seem right.

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#3 sprout

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Posted 07 March 2010 - 07:19 PM

I don't buy that there is any advantage to being depressed. I find I make less rational decisions in a depressed state. I think it's just a disorder and doesn't not have an evolutionary reason.

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