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Scenario

Why telling someone with depression to cheer up doesn't work

My depression feels like wearing a heavy coat in summer that I can't take off no matter how much everyone tells me to just cheer up.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Depression creates a physiological weight that cannot be alleviated through willpower or positive thinking.

Your guide for this
Patan
Patan works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
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Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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