Causes of depression – Invalidation

Invalidation

Invalidation

Invalidation can lead to despondency, frustration and cause depression. In this entry, we take a In-depth look at it.

It may seem like an unlikely cause, but depressive episodes can stem from not being taken seriously.

Let me explain.

What it is.

To understand why the lack of validation is a problem, we first should look at what it is.

A quick search on Google will show: Recognition or affirmation that a person or their feelings or opinions are valid or worthwhile.

This sums it up succinctly.

I’m sure we’ve all had the experience of knowing something about a subject or person, only to be told that you are incorrect.

Or worse, that what you are feeling is wrong.

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