Poll: So, Depressed Much?

[srm79]

7 days after my last girlfriend broke up with me (not so long ago) I then had to deal with some devastating news about one of my sons. Oddly, while I am unquestionably depressed, I'm not as bad as I was when I was first diagnosed a few years ago when I got really bad with it.

I still have those horrible, miserable black days when there's no apparent salvation to be had, and where all I do is work, come home, cry a bit then fall asleep but not as often as I used to. And I haven't done anything silly that needed a couple of days in hospital to recover from this time around either.

Why? Fucked if I know. Maybe it's because it's been coming and going for so long now that I'm better equipped to just suck it up and tough it out. Well, not quite - I'm back on the pills for now (but as someone else said earlier, those are a temporary relief - handle with care!), but much intensive counselling when I was first diagnosed has given me the mental tools I need to be able to cope with it and understand it.

If anyone out there has refused to get help or treatment for any reason other than it's cost-prohibitive where you live (I'm looking at you, Uncle Sam) then go and see your GP asap. There's no shame in it, and it's certainly not something your doctor hasn't seen before. Nor are they paid to pass any judgement on you. They will be able to get you any and all the help and professional support you need to try and get back on your feet.

 

[Twilight_guy]

My mother has depression and takes medication for it. She still has some issue with getting obsessed over unimportant things, but it has helped level her out considerably.

Also, if your bipolar and your symptoms are bothering you too much, you should discuss it with your doctor. I know nothing about your medical history and am probably sticking my foot in my mouth but, I know switching up your medication can help with some issues.

 

[Zen Toombs]

Thanks, that's really nice of you, I appreciate it. I'll politely refuse the offer to talk, I'm fine on that front, but I'll happily take you up on the hugs. *hugs*!

But yeah, thanks mate.

No problem, hugs are fantastic. *nod nod* Anyways, I'm glad you're doing alright at the moment. But do realize that the offer to talk was a standing offer, and not just about sad face things.

I'll see you around the forums!

 

[Dango]

Yes.

I've suffered from diagnosed chronic depression and anxiety so much that I actually missed most of this school year, and will be repeating every class except one.

 

[VanTesla]

Going on thirteen years since being diagnosed with clinical depression and I can say with little doubt in my mind, that i'm still as broken as the day the doctors told me...

Like any depressed person I run through all the criteria that comes with depression, but unlike some I can't seem to have the willpower to fight back and no amount of drugs or therapy helps in a long term goal. When I say long term I mean a few weeks before any progress I made reverts back to zero...

How cope with my depression is by not thinking about anything, sleep, just avoiding life it's self in any form that causes no harm to others or myself. I hate taking drugs and have a hard time even taking them, bad eating habits that make me tired and weak, little to no physical activity, sleeping habits are random, low level of desire of many things, and the list can go on... I have not given up, but everyday I can wake up and just waste away my day if I don't get my shit in order.

 

[The White Hunter]

fuck no they may have found the higgs boson why in the world would i be depressed

They have? LINK PLEASE : D

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-18738179

there you go very exsitting news

That is very exciting!

Why was I not informed sooner? DDD:

sadly it wasnt talked much about out side of sciences circuils which is a shame. but it is still good news and i think higgs will be getting the nobel prize.

He deserves it for that one. Maybe soon we can actually explain gravity.

 

[The White Hunter]

SNIP

I'm gonna meander about until I find some way of making money and I'm gonna start trying to write books and songs I think, since that's something I like to do and have some degree of ability to do it.

AT least that way I have some chance to use it all to express my self and make my self feel better about being me.

Also, retail therapy means shopping, not actual therapy xD I like to buy things.

 

[The White Hunter]

What gets you through the harder days?

On the worst days, I just sleep for as long as I can. (and if I can't sleep.. well there's alcohol. shh)
If I have work, I try to just let myself go on auto pilot and let my mind wander, which I admit makes it worse sometimes.
However I suspect those are really unhealthy ways of going about it.

Also, how do you cope with this kind of problem?

I just try to keep going, never mind how I feel because there's people that depend on me and that matters more.

So, this might be a bit heavy, but how many people out there are genuinely diagnosed with a psychiatric disorder involving depression?

I did see a psychologist a few years back, but I can't remember if he gave me an actual diagnosis.
Was basically just counselling sessions.
That count?
However I do vaguely remember my grandma telling me that my father and grandfather both had chronic depression.
I haven't asked her again about it though.

Sleep is a good way to deal with it I find, alcohol less so in retrospect but I'll admit to falling back on my good buddies whisky and wine to get by.

That's a good way to do it, remind yourself of the people that do care and it helps keep you rooted in reality.

I'll let it count tbh I'm not that fussed whether you have a diagnosis or not, I had some therapy when I was little for lashing out a lot but I've generally avoided getting it for this, because it irritates me.

Have a hug -hug-!

 

[SquirePB]

I'm currently working through fairly severe clinical depression. I'd say at this stage I'm on the road to getting back to my old self but it's been difficult. I mean at this stage my parents might be getting divorced after my dad had an affair, I failed this semester of university which pushes my degree back about a year and a half and my girlfriend left me. Murphy's Law is a ***** sometimes.
What helps me to deal with it I find is exercise. It's just a really good way to blow off some steam. When I'm at uni we have a couple of boxing bags in the gym so I just go to town on them when I'm feeling particularly down.
You just have to try to stay strong through it. I rely heavily on my strength of will to get me through the hard times and it generally works. Well not perfectly or I may not have failed this semester.

 

[lacktheknack]

No, actually. I'm feeling properly happy for the first time in a while ^_^

Sir Bryghtside finally sees the bryght side!

...I'll escort myself out.

Yes. Yes you will

[sub]Still waiting on that Daggerfall LP...[/sub]

Oh God, people remember that!?

On the one hand, I'm guilt tripped now. On the other, the knowledge that people remember it might be the kicker that gets me going. We'll see how work goes today.

 

[SpectacularWebHead]

I'm gonna go with probably manic depressive tendancies...
my mood goes up and down like a yo yo

 

[Flamezdudes]

I'm not that bad but it's getting very aggravating for me since my Dad keeps annoying me to get a job and I am having some emotional problems of my own related to my girlfriend.

Other than that i'm fine I guess.

 

[Chased]

stuff

NIN <333

I write actually, I write a lot of poems and short stories. Not enough confidence in it mind.

NIN was pretty much the only band I listened to for about 4 years straight, around mid high school to college. Trent Reznor's tunes still resonate with me to this day.

Also it's cool that you write, I wish I enjoyed it more, I quite frankly despise it.

 

[Lunkis]

I'm not depressed.

But I feel it's important that people don't self diagnose with themselves. If you genuinely think you have a psychological disorder, go get yourself checked out and get some assistance with it. Self diagnosis will lead you into believing you are actually clinically depressed.

 

[The White Hunter]

stuff

NIN <333

I write actually, I write a lot of poems and short stories. Not enough confidence in it mind.

NIN was pretty much the only band I listened to for about 4 years straight, around mid high school to college. Trent Reznor's tunes still resonate with me to this day.

Also it's cool that you write, I wish I enjoyed it more, I quite frankly despise it.

NIN is one of my favourite things ever, tracks like Hurt really resonate with me and get under my skin.

I'm not too confident about the writing tbh and it can be very hard to maintain motivation for it sometimes. Oh well.