Is being Bipolar and Depressed the new medical epidemic of our time?

[theprof00]

HesAPooka said:

pezus said:

They're real disorders, if that's what you're wondering. One of the major reasons why they're becoming more apparent now than they were is that they are more accepted now as real disorders/diseases and there's not as much stigma around them.

They're worse than HIV/aids in the West, I agree. It's really amazing to see just how much the treatment for it (aids) has advanced. 20-30 years ago, being diagnosed with HIV was a death sentence, really. Now they can live like a normal person almost as long, if not as long, as people who don't have it.

They are real disorders but I think they are mainly caused by the really poor life styles most people have these days along with processed foods that promote hormonal problems. Most peoples minds are always on the go these days what with t.v, computers, phones, cell phones, e-mail, and a constant bombardment of electrical stimulation which leads to stress ---> lack of sleep ----> lack of exercise ----> anxiety ----> depression. Throw in the terrible western diet, and it's no wonder 10-20% (not sure of the exact number but I remember reading something along those lines before) of Americans are on antidepressants. We have all these things to save us time and work yet we are more busy than ever before.

sounds like some reaganomics. Those are very fudgy numbers pooka. mental disorders are very real, and well documented and classified.

Here, let me be 100% honest with you.
All mental disorder is real, and likely, 40% or more have it.
However, it is only termed a disorder because of the way society views it. The majority holds their own form factor as ideal. But in reality, there can be no normal brain without a disordered brain. For instance, there can be no genius without the serial killer. In all rights, a genius has as much of a disorder as the murderer, but because his disorder creates things that we deem important, then it is the murderer with the problem. Contrastingly, thousands of years ago, a murderer in your army, or scout force, would be a much better asset to yourself.

So, the reality is that all things have a purpose. This is what is meant by the term neurodiversity.

Now that I've told you that, I'll repeat. Disorders exist and are real, and it has nothing to do with the fuzzy math you're throwing up there. The question is, who are we to decide what is the solution? For example, sociopaths make very good CEO, and in fact CEO's have some of the highest rates of which. People with ADHD might be better at other things. People who have depression sometimes create truly inspiring art. I'm being superficial with these but you understand my point.