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It's sample bias. People who experienced dramatic things are far more likely to comment about them. The community is large enough that even a relatively tiny sample produces many comments under this effect.


Well, there's the stigma of talking about anything related to mental illness or depression. Personally, I've never shared any of my struggles with inner demons with anyone other than my wife (and now here).


Yes, but that's a separate issue from the work environments that I think the GP was wondering about.


Thanks. I was hoping it was just this.




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