Depression.

[_Hecate_]

Sorry , I dont mean to sound harsh but I think maybe you are naive here. A good nights rest did absolutely nothing for me. I could be wrong but I think that would be the general response from anyone who experienced depression. If not apologies.

I agree with Sparticus. It doesnt help, but you cant go without it either. The most difficult part for me is trying to get the right medication, have tried three different ones so far and its not helping. Prozac worked but that made me completely "dead" like Mila said you loose yourself.

[MexicanStandoff]

I agree with Sparticus. It doesnt help, but you cant go without it either. The most difficult part for me is trying to get the right medication, have tried three different ones so far and its not helping. Prozac worked but that made me completely "dead" like Mila said you loose yourself.

For me the meds just made it worse because you become so dependant on them you literally lose control.I became more depressed in trying to wean myself off them that the actual thing that caused the depression in the first place.

[Ekstasis]

Lots of sufferers on Mybb

[Mike Smit]

Lots of sufferers on Mybb

Only thing I suffer from is a lack of sufficient cash to buy all the gadgets I want

[Fuma]

Lots of sufferers on Mybb

A typical forumite for you. I have said it a couple of times that almost everyone on myBB has some sort of condition.

Go to CA and see them episodes. Sick joke I know.

[copacetic]

was listening to a rsa talk by matthew johnstone (aussie) the other day.
he mentions meditation and sleep as key areas in his approach to combating depression.
he's written some books which have helped him and others to deal with similar issues.
http://matthewjohnstone.com.au/cours...d-a-black-dog/
http://www.thersa.org/events/video/v...quiet-the-mind

Thanks, will take a look.

Yep, every second person these days claims to suffer from depression (or Asperger's if it's someone on the internet just being an idiot.) I don't want to be that guy which is why I need a proper diagnosis. Guess I'll have to go and see someone eventually...

Aye, nothing more irritating than someone piping up 'man I've had a crap day, I'm so depressed'. Really now? Try 15 or so years of deep mental torment and then come back to me ****face.

I read up on the medication she gave me and told her about my concerns with Alzam and she also told me I am only on it for 2 weeks. Just until the Venlor "kicks in".

Since I have started to take medication for my A&D I have to say my concentration also improved a lot.

Good stuff.

Ever slept feeling like absolute crap and then woke up feeling like a million dollars.

We need depression to revitalise us.
Embrace it.

What the hell are you talking about?

[copacetic]

Proud of you copa, you're a great guy and you've turned out great in my eyes, even if you feel like life may not always be

I need to get some money together so i can go and see a doctor too

Do it.

Copa, hats off to you for the courage to reveal yourself. It takes real guts, and real love to share your experience so others can learn and find a path to dealing with it.

You advice about proper diagnosis (psychologist, and psychiatrist for the meds) is sage.

Ave.

Thank you sir, I only hope that it might help some other folk with their struggles.

What puzzle me is. When doctors ask me Are you Clinicly depressed?

How the fark should I know? is there a diffrent kind?

I know how I feel. I know I should not. Does that help?

They give me the stinky eye and give me meds. Which takes away all my "milaness", and I end up not liking myself... again.

Fark.

Thanx for your post

Have you seen a mental health professional, or just a GP? As for taking away your 'selfness', that was one thing I was very worried about, but it turns out that the drug I am taking doesn't do that at all - On the contrary, I feel more capable of being how I've always wanted to be. It's pretty wonderful, actually.

Hiya , I applaud you. Having been through mostly what you said I know its extremely difficult to open up. Nowadays though I find speaking about it helps alot. I think there is nothing wrong with seeking and asking for help , the biggest hurdle is to admit to yourself that you need help.

Not many understand depression , some think you need to watch a comedy and then u cured , others reckon you must have more faith in your creator and pray. The truth is you can be very happy and successful with family and friends , heck you might even be the life of the party and still have demons.

Its the worst sickness there is cos unlike a broken arms or flu the symptoms are invisible to others and you cannot just make it go away. Its also the easiest thing to fall back into.

I am not ashamed to say have OCD which led to depression and extreme anxiety , a year ago i spent 3 weeks in a facility and it was the best move I could make. I am lucky though , I have an amazing support group of people. Others are not so lucky. Peeps I urge you if you ever come across someone that seems depressed , don't judge , try and be supportive even though you don't understand.

Once again , thanks for sharing , you made my day !!

A pleasure indeed. It's nice to know we are not alone.

Lots of sufferers on Mybb

Not really, there are many thousands of people on this site, and only a small handful have responded as 'sufferers'.

In any event, I'd be willing to make a bet that most of the depressed people are probably the most interesting and empathic people, so we do get something out of it.

[MsDenz]

My sympathy to all who have depression...being on the verge of toppling into it sometimes, I
do understand how you feel. Being in mental anguish and stress must be very painful,but I
just want to ask if you understand how the people close to you feel ?

My husband was diagnosed with depression in 2006. I have 2 children and there were days
I felt like I had 3 children to worry about.
There were even days I felt like I don't need this in my life. I can't take this crap anymore.
Sometime's it's hard having to be strong all the time...but my husband is an amazing man and
I love him too damn much to ever give up on him.

So while I know you are the one who has depression, spare a thought for the people who have
to put up with you. It's no picnic for us either.

[copacetic]

My sympathy to all who have depression...being on the verge of toppling into it sometimes, I
do understand how you feel. Being in mental anguish and stress must be very painful,but I
just want to ask if you understand how the people close to you feel ?

My husband was diagnosed with depression in 2006. I have 2 children and there were days
I felt like I had 3 children to worry about.
There were even days I felt like I don't need this in my life. I can't take this crap anymore.
Sometime's it's hard having to be strong all the time...but my husband is an amazing man and
I love him too damn much to ever give up on him.

So while I know you are the one who has depression, spare a thought for the people who have
to put up with you. It's no picnic for us either.

Absolutely.

In some sense, I now see my future being to a degree invested in reparations to those who had to deal with me all these years.

There are many people close to me who also suffer from real depression, so I am very fortunate to have many who can truly empathize. Those who have not been through it can't understand it, period, and I don't say that with any recrimination - It's just not possible.

One thing that is helpful though is some gentle prodding, poking and pushing (thanks again, to you know who. ), as it's very difficult to clamber out of the hole you find yourself in.

One thing that I lost is perspective, and the only way to get that back is via other people.

[nihilist]

I though that was just called "having to go to work" .

haha

To a degree, but people that suffer from depression, like myself, have bouts where they wish they'd died in their sleep, the idea of bunking work & getting fired yields no direct consequence in their minds, ie: when you are depressed your entire outlook on life is warped, you can go through episodes where death/losing your job/everything doesn't phase you and it can get worse.

[Beylie]

Wow, hurts to read this. G'luck dude. I think I need to go see someone.

[Yuu]

Copa , should make this a sticky Depression support thread .

Really brave of you and the others for sharing, love you all .

[nihilist]

Copa , should make this a sticky Depression support thread .

Really brave of you and the others for sharing, love you all .

Don't temp him, he's always wanted to be known as The Master of Sorrow

[copacetic]

haha

To a degree, but people that suffer from depression, like myself, have bouts where they wish they'd died in their sleep, the idea of bunking work & getting fired yields no direct consequence in their minds, ie: when you are depressed your entire outlook on life is warped, you can go through episodes where death/losing your job/everything doesn't phase you and it can get worse.

Yep.

Wow, hurts to read this. G'luck dude. I think I need to go see someone.

If you feel like you should, do it, you have nothing to lose.

Copa , should make this a sticky Depression support thread .

Really brave of you and the others for sharing, love you all .

A pleasure.

Don't temp him, he's always wanted to be known as The Master of Sorrow

I am now the happy piper of joy and light, mother****er.

[Swa]

Vitamins and minerals may help keep the billy goats at bay. Though if you suffer with anxiety as well perhaps speak to your doctor first and start with small doses. Also make sure your Vitamin D levels are adequate and that you get enough magnesium. Magnesium has been known to show results in treatment resistant depression.

Its the worst sickness there is cos unlike a broken arms or flu the symptoms are invisible to others and you cannot just make it go away. Its also the easiest thing to fall back into.

I am not ashamed to say have OCD which led to depression and extreme anxiety , a year ago i spent 3 weeks in a facility and it was the best move I could make. I am lucky though , I have an amazing support group of people. Others are not so lucky. Peeps I urge you if you ever come across someone that seems depressed , don't judge , try and be supportive even though you don't understand.

Once again , thanks for sharing , you made my day !!

This I can concur. There's an amazing mind-body connection that helps us fight whatever it is we're fighting but with depression that very organ is the one that's sick.

Not fatigue but extreme negativity, a sense of foreboding and despair so you decide to sleep it off instead of taking drastic measures like taking drugs and alcohol.

Somehow your brain deals with depression like fighting an illness and you feel better afterwards.

You cant go lower than the lowest point of depression.Mind wont allow it.
Survival mech kicks in.

I'm sorry but it does not sound like you know what you're talking about. Depression is not just having the blues. You can't just sleep it off and feel better. Often you'll actually hear people say they go to bed feeling good and wake up with no will to live.

Depression can even progress to a catatonic state so there is no lowest state.