is depression basically the brains way of selfishly craving for social attention and physical contact that it otherwise can't get in its normal day-to-day experience?
Yes but can't* get it or won't* is the question go find the answer
>>7798082
Depression was a useful mechanism to establish social structures in tribes/communities; having a strong/smart, unchallenged leader requires for a mechanism where other men/females are passified without killing them.
>>7798091
nice explanation
depression really is just whining and a cry for attention
>>7799486
shitposting really is just whining and a cry for attention
>>7798091
I don't think depression needs an evolutionary explanation, especially because it can lead to suicide. Also, people don't need to be depressed to be submissive.
Depression can be "basically" a lot of things. It's a breakdown in the brain's internal punishment and reward system. Social isolation is just one of the situations that can lead to it.
