A philosophy of depression
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This note reflects on Justin Garson’s APA blog article arguing that the chemical imbalance model of depression is outdated and harmful, promoting instead a view of depression as a functional signal. The author relates this to personal experience with overtraining syndrome and an SNRI that dulls highs and lows without addressing underlying causes. Garson’s philosophical framing emphasizes depression as a call to action, redefining selfhood, agency, and the good life.
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