Depression.

[kingrob]

Personally I think people with depression are people who does not have faith & religion and have lost hope.

Unfortunately people who are not religious have nothing to hold on to when things really go wrong.

 

[copacetic]

Personally I think people with depression are people who does not have faith & religion and have lost hope.

Unfortunately people who are not religious have nothing to hold on to when things really go wrong.

On the contrary, if I were a religious person, I'd have some degree of trouble comprehending why god ain't helping the situation.

I understand that the universe is utterly indifferent to my existence, and while this is not inherently comforting, it sure makes a lot more sense than trying to mould a benevolent creator-god into the grand chaos that is life.

More importantly, as a heathen I have my friends, family and science to help me out when things really go wrong.

And for all the posturing in the world, that is ultimately what most human beings end up relying on.

*edit*

And plenty of depressed people are religious. Were they just not being religious in the correct fashion or what?

 

[Seriously]

More importantly, as a heathen I have my friends, family and science to help me out when things really go wrong.

Why the need for this thread then?

 

[copacetic]

Why the need for this thread then?

To help others.

To share information and advice.

To communicate with other human beings about an aspect of my existence.

To up my post count.

Because I felt like it.

Because the sky is blue.

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What an odd question, and in fact I really do not understand your point in asking it. Can you elaborate?

 

[kingrob]

So depression is this huge thing that nobody can figure out, everyone is just too dumb to understand it & it cannot really be cured.

I say : '' **** depression. ''

 

[Seriously]

To help others.

To share information and advice.

To communicate with other human beings about an aspect of my existence.

To up my post count.

Because I felt like it.

Because the sky is blue.

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What an odd question, and in fact I really do not understand your point in asking it. Can you elaborate?

Nah, not worth it. Continue at ease.

 

[copacetic]

Nah, not worth it. Continue at ease.

Not worth it, or was your only intention empty innuendo?

 

[copacetic]

So depression is this huge thing that nobody can figure out, everyone is just too dumb to understand it & it cannot really be cured.

I say : '' **** depression. ''

I say '**** depression' too, sure.

I also say '**** you' to the idiots who pontificate about it, as though it's just a minor mind-thing that can be fixed with a bit of positive thinking.

 

[Splinter]

Why the need for this thread then?

So depression is this huge thing that nobody can figure out, everyone is just too dumb to understand it & it cannot really be cured.

I say : '' **** depression. ''

Nah, not worth it. Continue at ease.

Not worth it, or was your only intention empty innuendo?

Lol. What a pack of trolls. Is this a joke? Mods allow this here? I would take these twits outside and introduce them to a couple of people I know. Copa, please tell me who these ****ers are?

 

[copacetic]

Lol. What a pack of trolls. Is this a joke? Mods allow this here? I would take these twits outside and introduce them to a couple of people I know. Copa, please tell me who these ****ers are?

Everyone is entitled to their opinion, and the last thing I'd want is for the mods to get involved.

 

[Splinter]

Everyone is entitled to their opinion, and the last thing I'd want is for the mods to get involved.

No, it's not as simple as that. If you are suffering from depression, what is the worst thing that could be said to you? Perhaps its oh, u big faker, suck it up, stop being a woosy etc etc. These ****ers posting here in this thread saying that kind of thing makes my blood boil. To me, its like those sick people cheering on a suicidal person on a high ledge.

 

[Splinter]

Why the need for this thread then?

I generally don't dislike people instantaneously, but you are an exception.

 

[Splinter]

Personally I think people with depression are people who does not have faith & religion and have lost hope.

Unfortunately people who are not religious have nothing to hold on to when things really go wrong.

So you a religious monkey then? Why do I not recall you in that section then? Need to go look.

But, a simple question. You are religious then?

 

[Captain Beer]

+1

Nowadays we find excuses for anything and everything, then just to find a kind doctor who is willing to lie to you.

You sir, are a ****.
I actually wish depression upon you.
Small man syndrome, look at kingrob big and tough. Go beat your chest somewhere else.

 

[copacetic]

Spunkywunky1, I appreciate your intentions here, but let's not go too far away from the issue at hand!

Personally, yes, I'm depressed, but I sure as **** hope people will not treat me any differently because of it.

If people think I'm being full of crap, tell me, I can handle it.

I would not post about my own mental issues on a huge public forum if I had an issue with dissenting opinions.

 

[copacetic]

Please, dudes, let's not get personal.

I ask, simply, because I'm gonna be pissed if a mod feels compelled to censor what has so far been a pretty robust discussion.

 

[Splinter]

You sir, are a ****.
I actually wish depression upon you.
Small man syndrome, look at kingrob big and tough. Go beat your chest somewhere else.

+100

 

[Splinter]

Spunkywunky1, I appreciate your intentions here, but let's not go too far away from the issue at hand!

Personally, yes, I'm depressed, but I sure as **** hope people will not treat me any differently because of it.

If people think I'm being full of crap, tell me, I can handle it.

I would not post about my own mental issues on a huge public forum if I had an issue with dissenting opinions.

Not getting away from the issue at hand - in fact it highlights the second major issue of depression. People who don't get it.n

 

[Seriously]

I generally don't dislike people instantaneously, but you are an exception.

That feeling is mutual.

 

[D3nz]

The only reason I post in this thread is to help others suffering with this ailment, or family members who don't understand why their loved ones have changed.
Many people feel shame or embarrassment admitting they have depression. They are made to feel this way because of ignorant people who lack knowledge and information about depression. They are called 'emotionally weak' and told to 'man up'. Ignorant people ( and when I say ignorant, I mean people who lack knowledge about depression) do not understand that they cannot just switch off the unhappiness.Some people have the idea that people who are on antidepressants have to be treated with kid gloves and IMO this is not true. All you have to do is be understanding and ditch the criticism and ignorant comments.

There is help and treatment available for people suffering from depression, but because of the stigma attached to this illness, many do not seek it in fear of appearing weak and receiving belittling and shaming comments. I have two loved ones who were diagnosed with this debilitating disease. These are not weak people. Before they ended up with depression, they used to be fun-loving, easy-going and friendly people. One turned into someone who was angry and irritable all the time, and the other turned into someone who was insecure and wanted to "go away". It took me a while to realise that "go away" was a euphemism for committing suicide. Back then, I didn't have a clue about depression.

Most people who have depression don't even understand why they have it. Telling them it's because they don't have faith and religion is like saying God made you sick because you don't believe in him. Should they now find religion and ask God to make them better ?
Telling them to be positive and get over it just makes them feel worse...what's easy for you to do is so much harder for a person suffering with clinical depression. The more thoughtless and ignorant your remarks, the more you perpetuate stigma against mental illness. Try not to be judgemental about something you don't understand. It shouldn't be too hard to differentiate between who can benefit from a dose of positive thinking and who needs to see a medical professional. It's true that doctors do hand out antidepressants like candy, and it's up to the individual to decide whether he/she absolutely needs them or not.

Medication saved my loved ones lives. The other option was ect. Our GP convinced my husband to go for that only as a last resort if medication failed. Sadly, depression makes changes in your brain and you'll either have to be on medication for years or start taking them again when you feel a depressive episode coming on. This is not an easy or a lazy route. It's a life saving route.