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Depression Quote by Jonathan Rottenberg

“Just as a stressful life can make you depressed, continuing exposure to stressors maintains depression.” quote by Jonathan Rottenberg
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““Just as a stressful life can make you depressed, continuing exposure to stressors maintains depression.””

Jonathan Rottenberg

About This Quote

Source Journal Article: Depression and Stress, 2018

Continuous stress exposure sustains depression, not just initial trauma.

In simple terms: Ongoing stress keeps depression alive.

Key Takeaway

Reduce chronic stressors.

Themes

mental health stress depression

Mood

concerned analytical

Type

clinical educational

When to use this quote

  • workplace burnout
  • family conflict
  • chronic illness

Key Concepts

cognitive behavioral theory neurobiology

Questions to Reflect On

  • What stressors are persistent?
  • How can you break the cycle?
A Different Perspective

Stress reduction can be difficult without resources.

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