depression
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Once you are clinically depressed (i.e. diagnosed by a GP, not this "boo hoo I don't feel like going to work today" nonsense) it is extremely hard to shake it off.
You can get anti-depressants, but the best way to tackle it would be to assess what's upsetting you and try and directly combat it. Perhaps if the issue is money, writing down all your outgoings on a sheet can help visualize how much you would need to keep aside for essentials, and thus help you manage it better.
I know some people who took their own lives from manic depression, and it's scary how bad it can get if you let it consume your life. Admitting you've lost is not something you can afford to do, it will spiral.
That said, some people may have a run of bad luck and get depressed, others may just be looking for a lifestyle change (stuck in a rut) without success and get depressed from that. It's not that uncommon from people dealing with a lot of stress.
You can get anti-depressants, but the best way to tackle it would be to assess what's upsetting you and try and directly combat it. Perhaps if the issue is money, writing down all your outgoings on a sheet can help visualize how much you would need to keep aside for essentials, and thus help you manage it better.
I know some people who took their own lives from manic depression, and it's scary how bad it can get if you let it consume your life. Admitting you've lost is not something you can afford to do, it will spiral.
That said, some people may have a run of bad luck and get depressed, others may just be looking for a lifestyle change (stuck in a rut) without success and get depressed from that. It's not that uncommon from people dealing with a lot of stress.
Sounds like a normal day to me
Do you get enough exercise? (if you don't then do some, natures own anti depressant)
Don't get anti depressants, the Doctors give 'em out like Dolly Mixtures, I was offered some when I was actually suffering from hypertension (high blood pressure). The Doctor actually asked me "do you think you're depressed", I retorted "do depressed people actually now they're depressed". He then gave me a silly chart with stuff like "have you considered killing yourself" etc. on it, I don't have a high regard for my Doctor
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Sad fact of life, but you have two options at the end of the day: Either learn the lessons (there is a lesson in everything) or succomb to bitterness.
Most unfortunately turn to bitterness. Learning the lessons -- indeed, even finding them -- is and shall always be the harder option. It sadly also appears to be a very lonely path.
Depression isn't fun, but it isn't something to be ashamed of or shy away from. It can give you great insights into things you'd never before imagine. This is based simply upon the assumption that we think because we're unhappy and seek resolution. As a quick example: what overbears your thoughts at the moment? Do be warned though, it's very difficult to not turn into a cynical mess, but I stand by my conclusion that cynics are only idealists at heart.
"For children are innocent and love justice, while most of us are wicked and naturally prefer mercy." - G. K. Chesterton.
Life twists and damages us all in different ways, it is however up to you in what way you allow yourself to be twisted.
As for practical advice: Do not be ashamed to seek professional help. Don't expect others to do anything for you or them to be there when you really need them -- people are unreliable and selfish. Medication is not a cure, it simply helps you deal with the cause. Seek what it is that is the root, and go about putting things right if you can. If you can't, then things get a little more complicated.
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Sounds like a normal day to me
Do you get enough exercise? (if you don't then do some, natures own anti depressant)
Don't get anti depressants, the Doctors give 'em out like Dolly Mixtures, I was offered some when I was actually suffering from hypertension (high blood pressure). The Doctor actually asked me "do you think you're depressed", I retorted "do depressed people actually now they're depressed". He then gave me a silly chart with stuff like "have you considered killing yourself" etc. on it, I don't have a high regard for my Doctor
no i dont get enough exersise , its something i should really do more of
i need to start thinking more positive also
theres a test you can take online that will show you how depressed u are, the docs use it, I have in the past suffered badly with depression, one such time was 7 years ago and ended up as an in patient with all the other nut jobs, wasnt much fun, so if you are depressed I know how you feel but it never goes away, I seem to relapse every few years and it sucks
keep trying dude its all a process, it took me nearly 2 years to sort my head out as i just let things get to me stupidly and things are just startin to get better for me if you sit around and realise all the little good things do add up
clear out all the crap in your head and itll come Honestly try and take up something where you exercise in a group, find a local running club or something.
Depression really is one of the most difficult things to diagnose. Those forms are only one small indicator, not a definitive conclusion.
Such forms for example may say an individual is only mildly depressed which is no cause for alarm, but in reality they may be in cycles of elevation and falls. They are no indicator on how far the depression has gone. Depression truly ruins lives and people don't really consider just how damaging it is.
I absolutely detest the 'emo scene' for the stigma it has caused for people who genuinely need help.
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I have a few ways of dealing with depression or getting down, whatever.
1. I had it so many times now I understand how I work, i generally worry a lot, put pressure on myself but I know now just to accept it and once events get done in my life I get through it and get up and look forward to that point. So I realise there is like a limit on it, even though my mind might be going round in a cynical loop over something I can do nothing about for days on end I realise there is an end point to it for me. And life isn't a straight line, if it was it would be boring, you will always be up and down at times.
2. If it is worries about work, money or uni or the rat race I just think convince myself of an acceptable worst case scenario - we live in a welfare state, likely never to starve so will get by, cars, promotion, education, all that stuff I want but don't need it etc.
Don't know if any of that helps ya out at all.
1. I had it so many times now I understand how I work, i generally worry a lot, put pressure on myself but I know now just to accept it and once events get done in my life I get through it and get up and look forward to that point. So I realise there is like a limit on it, even though my mind might be going round in a cynical loop over something I can do nothing about for days on end I realise there is an end point to it for me. And life isn't a straight line, if it was it would be boring, you will always be up and down at times.
2. If it is worries about work, money or uni or the rat race I just think convince myself of an acceptable worst case scenario - we live in a welfare state, likely never to starve so will get by, cars, promotion, education, all that stuff I want but don't need it etc.
Don't know if any of that helps ya out at all.
How long have you felt like this?
It's possible (in fact likely) that it's just a passing feeling. But if it continues and gets worse then you could well be suffering from depression. It's not something to be taken lightly, and not really something you should try and deal with on your own.
You don't need to go straight to a doctor and ask for medication, but I'd definitely consider talking to someone who knows about it.
It's possible (in fact likely) that it's just a passing feeling. But if it continues and gets worse then you could well be suffering from depression. It's not something to be taken lightly, and not really something you should try and deal with on your own.
You don't need to go straight to a doctor and ask for medication, but I'd definitely consider talking to someone who knows about it.
it does mate, i can relate to a few points of that. I have always been one to kind of bring the stress on myself, at uni I used to thrive on stress, leave assignments to that last minute, same as revision. I really dont know why, but i did!
I have been thinking about worse case scenario, and my family say dont worry, esppecially with regards to my job, it re-assures me a little because they obviously have more experience than me, but im still naturally anxious, and it wont ease
i havent slept properly for maybe 6 months, seriously! i get about 4 hours sleep a night, the rest is tossing and turning! a few years ago suffered depression in a different form (due to breaking up from my ex) , but i got through it
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