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Originally Posted by jessicadanielle

I really don't know anything about this theft allegation so I'm not gonna argue with that. Based on her behaviour towards others in the house, I think she's (usually) fair and compassionate, a good listener, assertive when necessary, all qualities I'd associate with a good social worker. If she has stolen from vulnerable people then yes you're right, that is certainly not an example of compassion. But as I said, I try to base my opinions on behaviour in the house. I understand that some people also take pre-BB behaviour into account which you clearly do, so fair enough.

But I must say, "she's the happiest depressed person I've ever seen" is extremely insulting and the exact attitude that attaches a stigma to those with mental health issues. People with depression will often put a "happy face" on to disguise the condition in public. The disorder comes with a whole load of different symptoms aside from "not smiling" which you couldn't possibly know about. Unless you are a doctor or Clinical Psychologist, you do not have the credentials to claim that Dee has faked her depression just because she "seems happy enough".

when I stated that dee was the happiest, depressed person I had ever seen, I can assure you this was said by someone with first hand experience of mental health illness, myself. having battled depression, I am not that naïve to think that everyone with depression goes around 'not smiling', I was saying from my own experience that for the most part, I was 'very down' for the majority of the time. I am also aware that each persons depression is different. perhaps dee has a depression that only shows when, someone suggests she gets a job.