Question by Geyamala: is there any scientific data to establish truth in the statement of AARON BECK, cognitive therapist?
Aaron beck believes that almost all depression results from people’s unrealistically negative views of themselves, the future and the world.

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Answer by J E
I don’t have scientific data, but I would suggest depression results by being caught up in thinking.

Whatever the thinking is doesn’t matter, it’s not allowing you to experience the happiness that is in the present moment.

Instead you’re traveling to past or future, totally oblivious to the happiness that is already here.

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