Hyperbole And A Half Depression

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Hyperbole and A Half: Depression

Introduction

Graphics are fundamental approaches to communication because they attract the full

attention of the readers through the various illustrations that they give the users. Graphic

designers often understand the power of the visual sense to the human race. Therefore, they try to

shift the focus of the human brain from the other element of the broadcast or idea to a given

aspect they would wish to broadcast. It is the same reason my graphic designs play a critical role

in education and in the business sector. Allie Brosh is a popular website artist whose graphic

pieces are critical and popular both in the United States and across the world. However, her

disappearance from the public eyes raised questions as to her whereabouts before she later

returned with a new initiative. Her focus remains on depression, but this time addresses the

various Unfortunate Situations, Flawed Coping Mechanisms, Mayhem, and happenings.

Depression is a popular occurrence facing many people across the world. However, very few

people take time to unlock the reasons behind the occurrences and the possible solutions. Unlike

Kristen, Gay’s work, the American Psychiatric Association gives a more detailed examination of

depression. Brosh’s graphic memoir does not critically examine the concept of depression and

requires a critical review

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According to Brosh’s graphic memoir, there are a lot of things that remain hidden from

the eyes of the people. Depression occurs in many different ways and may depend on the sex or

situation of an individual (American Psychiatric Association, 155). The document tries to

connect the concept of depression to a wide range of issues that might be leading or may affect

an individual during depression. Depression in many people is legitimate because they have

compelling reasons. However, (Kristen, 171) does not indicate that people can have genuine

reasons for depression. The material asserts that there is individuals may not just wake with a sad

feeling and helplessness for no apparent reason. “It’s disappointing to feel sad for no reason”

adding that may be very desirous when an individual tries to justify its existence (Kristen, 172).

According to Kristen, (172) there is a no possibility of looking out of the window with a different

feeling and may begin to have internal conversation with self. In the book he is trying to make

the readers believe that it is wrong to be sad because there is no price that people pay to be

happy. It is just a choice that individuals make and be able to take things easy whenever they are

faced with hard situations.

However, there is an element of contradictions on in Kristen’s assertions particularly

regarding the possibility of a choice to happiness or sadness. (American Psychiatric Association,

155) prove that people have no capacity to determine at least half of the situations they find

themselves. Because depression is related to situations, it may come sometimes as a surplice.

While Kristen maintains that people should not decide to be sad for no reason, it is notable that

all depressions are genuine and however compelling reasons. However, they may not be visible

depending on the person. Different people have different ways of managing their depression or

even expressing them (American Psychiatric Association, 155). It is not easy to be sad for no

reason. Therefore, any sad person must know there is an internal issue whose resolution may

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pave way for happiness. American Psychiatric Association, (155) further provides that, there is a

need to address the external meters because they rate also critical in determining the level of

freedom or happiness of a person.

Some depressions are results to external forces that end up interfering with the internal

environment of a personality. For instance, Hunger is a physical phenomenon that may lead to

depression in the short sense (American Psychiatric Association, 155). A short-term depression

is one that relates to the certain external situations that one can easily change. For instance, a

depression caused by hunger may be solved through the intake of appropriate amount of food

(American Psychiatric Association, 305). Unlike what Kristen tries to prove, the idea is that such

types of depression do not affect the internal being but only interferes with the external body.

Their satisfaction leads to an immediate end of the problem and the beginning of a new phase at

least according to the American Psychiatric Association. That is however not the case with

internal depressions which are the most critical and addressed by

Ruling out sexuality as a critical player in depression is may be wrong. The history of

sexuality dates back to the beginning of human race, at least according to Christianity and other

religious groups who believe in the creation theory. There are certain types of depression that

depends on the sexuality of an individual (American Psychiatric Association, 155). That may not

end until a person is able to find a sexual partner or therapy. That is however contrary to

(Kristen, 172). It provides that such people have chosen to be sad and should decide to the

opposite.

(Kristen, 171), considers the concept of depression based on the looks or physical

behaviors of an individual. Depression is far much beyond the physical attributes. It relates to the

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internal feeling and composure of an individual (American Psychiatric Association, 155). It

determines the level of confidence in person and if not addressed my lead to internal effect have

to solve in the long run. In fact, many people are okay in the physical sense, yet they continue to

battle huge problems from within themselves (American Psychiatric Association, 305). The idea

according to the American Psychiatric Association is that internal depression is a natural

phenomenon that occurs involuntarily at least most of the time. Kristen (177), however, relies on

the aspect of sadness to relate the depression. Although sadness may be a symptom of

depression, it goes beyond or physical deeds sadness (American Psychiatric Association, 305). In

fact, some people portray an element of extreme happiness when that is faced with depression.

Different people respond differently to depression and therefore must be treated with care. It is,

however, ton captured on the memoir the possibility of a natural course to depression. However,

it is to some extent logical according to Kristen (174), that people have to choose the kind of life

they want to live; be it a sad life or that one full of happiness. That, however, does not mean that

they will never face depression. The idea is that the only solution to keeping one free from

troubles is to manage the situation in the most appropriate way.

There are a lot of ways through which an individual can manage depression. The first one

is prevention. Although it is rare and only works in the case issues arising from situations, it is

one of the best want to manage depression (American Psychiatric Association, 155). It prevents

an individual from finding themselves in such environment where that they already have

information that causes challenges. It also allows the person to avoid people that make them feel

bad and be able to move on with individuals the take their feel better. Managing depression

through sharing is a more delicate method of managing depression. The therapist or consultant

must be trustworthy and able the keep secrets. (American Psychiatric Association, 305) This is

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because there are e some issues that might be weighty and some may want to keep them secret at

least between them and the therapists.

Conclusion

While depression remains a major challenge to many people; both public figures and

common citizens, it is another serious life challenge ignored by many. A lot of people continue

to suffer without necessarily getting professional help. Although Kristen’s work recommends

that people totally ignore the aspect of sadness and purpose to be happy, there is a need to

consider the what American Psychiatric Association’s advice and allow victims to see their

therapists who may give long-term solutions. Unlike Kristen’s assertion, this will ensure the

sustainability of the solutions. The solutions should assist the victim at least for the longest

period of time. Therefore, depression ought to be considered as a serious health challenge and

given a determent in any healthcare.

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Works Cited

American Psychiatric Association: Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders, Fifth

Edition, VA, American Psychiatric Association, 2013

Kristen, G. "Breaking up with illness narratives." 2016,

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