Do Irish and Irish descendants suffer from more depression than others?
Do Irish or Irish descendants suffer more from depression and depression related ailments than others? I know alot Irish families where there are mental issues that seem normal but are masked with medicines, alcohol, drugs, erratic behavior, selfish behavior, etc. This is not to say as a generalization but as a higher percentage.
The answer is I don’t know, however having lived in Ireland for a number of years, alcohol plays a large part in Irish life and that is well known for causing health issues including depression…the Irish are a passionate people very hospitable, tend to be ‘fiery’ ( which could be what you describe as ‘erratic’) they have some of the best surgeons/doctors in the World with regards to heart problems…because they have had so much practise in dealing with heart attacks..that is a lot to do with their diet…too much butter with EVERYTHING, big meat eaters, lots of bread ….the food is very good quality as the vast majority is produced locally to where it is sold, including supermarket foods and most garages and supermarkets have a take away food counter which produces restaurant quality meals and ‘snacks’…..how much genetics play in Irish families who live elsewhere I am not sure.
http://www.irishsocieties.org/health/
http://www.britishcouncil.org/ireland-science-events-panel-debate.htm
Well generally alcohol and drugs cause erractic behavior and selfishness irregardless of whether a person was Irish or not.
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If you ever took Psych 101, you know that the definition of "insanity" is "self-abuse", meaning that anyone using alcohol (at all), tobacco, "recreational drugs", risky behavior (promiscuity, jumping out of perfectly good airplaines, riding motorcycles, etc.) is, by definition, "insane".
Meaning quite simply: who isn’t?
All of my life authorities have applied that appellation to poor people, which means that, in the end, insanity, depression, et al are merely terms that authorities (doctors, the Goverment) use to control the masses in a way that cannot be achieved through taxation.
I might point out that you, yourself, are selfish! I am! We all are! If a person is not selfish, they cannot live. Imagine how hungry you would be if you gave all you have to feed the poor (Jesus’ commandment!)
So, in short, no. The question then that must be answered is are you a person of authority or are you a person that, for whatever reason, wants to get back at the Irish?
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Well yeah it’s an absolute shit hole here in Ireland. I come from a family of 5 children and majority of us have had counselling already. I’d say my mother and father are both suffering too but wouldn’t admit it. Considering that this just is a horrible place to be filled with horrible people, unnecessary differences and terrible memories I’m sure you’re right to an extent. However if you were a descendant but living in…say America? No, I don’t think so.
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The answer is I don’t know, however having lived in Ireland for a number of years, alcohol plays a large part in Irish life and that is well known for causing health issues including depression…the Irish are a passionate people very hospitable, tend to be ‘fiery’ ( which could be what you describe as ‘erratic’) they have some of the best surgeons/doctors in the World with regards to heart problems…because they have had so much practise in dealing with heart attacks..that is a lot to do with their diet…too much butter with EVERYTHING, big meat eaters, lots of bread ….the food is very good quality as the vast majority is produced locally to where it is sold, including supermarket foods and most garages and supermarkets have a take away food counter which produces restaurant quality meals and ‘snacks’…..how much genetics play in Irish families who live elsewhere I am not sure.
http://www.irishsocieties.org/health/
http://www.britishcouncil.org/ireland-science-events-panel-debate.htm
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