In this discussion, Dr. Varma and MedCircle host Kyle Kittleson also explain…
– Why or why not some people use depression as an excuse
– Kyle’s (who is diagnosed with major depression) experience of the stigma of being depressed – Whether Dr. Varma has seen patients who are not depressed in her office, and who are simply “not taking responsibility”
– How clinical depression plays a part in someone’s resilience, self-esteem, and whether they “take responsibility” for their behaviour
– A personal anecdote / example from Dr. Varma of a patient who could be mistaken as someone who is using depression and anxiety as an excuse