Posted by bulldog2 on February 22, 2007, at 12:13:47
In reply to Re: Are we culturally primed to expect too much?, posted by Squiggles on February 22, 2007, at 9:24:47
I think the answer depends on the person. Yes we live in a society where many people have been brought up with a sense of entitlement. If you were given everything when you were young than that could lead to problems down the road. You look at Hollywood stars who have all the money in the world and yet seem so unhappy. I think we need goals to strive for to remain happy. Once you have everything than you essentially lose your purpose in life.
On the other hand there have always been endogenously depressed people in all eras and cultures. I believe mentally healthy people find enjoyment in hobbies, social interaction and possibly work. Once nothing brings us any joy or there is nothing to look forward to that is depression. I once read that Lincoln suffered from dark depressions. Some of us are just genetically hardwired for depression and hopefully some day we will have more answers and better modes of treatment.
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