• The Depression Chat - Symptoms, Assistance, Medicines and More.
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[QUOTE=Zeke129;31891440]I'm seeing a counsellor regularly as well (and frequent followups with a psychiatrist) so it's not like I'm just popping pills and hoping for the best I [i]do[/i] have goals (namely to have a little place somewhere rural but close enough to a city that commuting for work isn't bad if I have to) so I can live cheaply and save money to just travel But to do that I need to get my ass to university, and to do that I need to figure out what I want to do, and to do that I need to beat this shit first[/QUOTE] Do something that you like. Anything really. Being biased myself though, i suggest you try to study medicine.
[QUOTE=FinalHunter;31890877]Depression isn't going to directly kill you.[/QUOTE] sure it won't DIRECTLY kill you, but it could possibly lead to irrational thoughts that result in things such as murder and or suicide there's nothing wrong with taking medication as you seem to think
[QUOTE=JDK721;31891952]sure it won't DIRECTLY kill you, but it could possibly lead to irrational thoughts that result in things such as murder and or suicide there's nothing wrong with taking medication as you seem to think[/QUOTE] I have to agree with this, even if it is JDK721. But medication is good and isn't all bad, I just feel that it shouldn't just be taken alone. Therapy and medication go together greatly. Just a lot of people never really exercise that approach I notice.
[QUOTE=ScoutKing;31891898]Do something that you like. Anything really. Being biased myself though, i suggest you try to study medicine.[/QUOTE] I have no real interest in anything related to human biology I considered being an EMT/Paramedic once though, still kind of am. Otherwise if I go to uni in 2012 I'll likely take some form of environmental science and work in something like forest/wildlife preservation
[img]http://wwwcdn.net/ev/assets/images/vectors/afbig/29da29c9798bf199add63cf92d9555cd-heart-clip-art.jpg[/img] This is for you facepunch. Because I love all of you <3
[QUOTE=Zeke129;31890763]Well I've been diagnosed with major depression which is a mental illness just as valid as bipolar and others Why are you being an apologist for the people who deny the validity of depression in a depression thread[/QUOTE] You are getting me way wrong. Mostly depression is caused by the situation in your life such as sad events, bad lifestyles, things like that. Things such as bipolarity and schizophrenia is usually a genetic disease, a biological error in your brain.
Depression + Anxiety + School is not a good mix. I lost my father to a heart attack a few years back, I am worried about losing my grandma who isn't in the best shape, and my aunt tried to commit suicide recently and she might have cancer in the ovaries. I was seeing a psychologist, but I don't anymore. I was involved in a bad car wreck that made me afraid of highways. I can't get on one anymore without having a bad panic attack and having the driver turn around and take me back home. Ugh.
I haven't been about anything like that, but I agree that depression and anxiety does not mix well with school. Makes you do a thousand times worse than you know you can, and at the same time you're making your future, building the base, so you [B]can't[/B] fail. You should really see somebody to work your fears away, and to work with your depressive feelings and eventually, you'll forget all the horrible things that have happened. You will never forget your father, or anybody else you may lose, but not because of the bad things that happened to them, but for all the good times you've had with them.
[QUOTE=MrJazzy;31893175] Mostly depression is caused by the situation in your life such as sad events, bad lifestyles, things like that. Things such as bipolarity and schizophrenia is usually a genetic disease, a biological error in your brain.[/QUOTE] I already explained how there's no indication that this is coming from events in my life, my life was excellent until this started.
[QUOTE=Zeke129;31897698]I already explained how there's no indication that this is coming from events in my life, my life was excellent until this started.[/QUOTE] As was mine or appeared so, but there are alot of things people may miss in their 'today' lives. Do you have good friends, self confidense, good family, good home, good job/school, interests, etc? [editline]23rd August 2011[/editline] Good memories?
[QUOTE=MrJazzy;31899356]As was mine or appeared so, but there are alot of things people may miss in their 'today' lives. Do you have good friends, self confidense, good family, good home, good job/school, interests, etc? [editline]23rd August 2011[/editline] Good memories?[/QUOTE] Had all of those until this started with the addition of a university acceptance letter and nearly $10k in scholarships not anymore
[QUOTE=Zeke129;31892989]I have no real interest in anything related to human biology I considered being an EMT/Paramedic once though, still kind of am. Otherwise if I go to uni in 2012 I'll likely take some form of environmental science and work in something like forest/wildlife preservation[/QUOTE] I say if you're up to it, go for the EMT/paramedic choice. I plan to take my EMT classes next year or the year after that (depends if my school offers a training program, or that I decide to wait to take it at a local college that offers a better course). But I say you go for that, I've done a few ride alongs and my friends an EMT, and he loves it, and just being a third rider is fun as fuck, and in a odd sort of way almost gives you an optimistic look on life after you saw someone go to the ER because they were septic, and another one going into the ER because they were having a heart attack. Some people find that shit depressing, but if your like me it helps you realize how you shouldn't dick about with life. Best of luck to you though.
I posted here about 4 months ago or such. I just need to dump my thoughts out right now, and you guys seem like the kind of people to understand and help, so, here it goes. I broke up with my Girlfriend a year and 3 months ago, one of the worst mistakes I ever made. I dont want her back or anything, but ever since then I have this feeling of complete deadining lonleyness. I have been single ever since, and I have put blood sweat and tears into getting a Girlfriend. Like, apprently Im sexy, an amazing person to talk to and an all around fantastic guy. This is according to people I know. I tried 7 times to get a girlfriend, each one I thought I had her, it was just a matter of time before she fell into my arms. Every time I would get friend zoned or all out ignored. And I just cant get over it. I had a drinking issue in January, drinking on my own and causing some self harm while doing it. I'm 16 for christ sakes, I should be getting laid and hanging with friends. I got myself into Rugby and its helped. Except for the fact its fucked my shoulder but thats another story. Anyways, Ive been going to the doctor for a year now beacuse of my Depression. Thats when I was diagnosed. She asked me then if I had any thoughts about Suicide, I chuckled and told her no. I lied. I have been of and on suicidal since grade 6, Ive put a belt around my neck 3 times, never had to guts to actually let myself die. I have scars on my leg from when I took a box cutter to my leg. Noone knows about them. I don't wanna sound emo here but I really didnt know what I was doing, and now and again Ill find myself cutting there. It also seems my friends give up on me, I have noone to pour my thoughts and tears onto. I just keep it all bottled and boiling inside. I dont know how to let it go. I have been on 3 different types of medication, Prozac, Zoloft, and now Celxa. Celxa has been the best so far but I still feel like a useless sack of sad shit. Which I guess I am. I hope I get better soon. Beacuse I dont want to kill myself, I have a long life to live, and if I keep going down the path I am, I might just step out infront of a car one day without thinking. There, mind in spelling mistakes, I'm really not in the mood to check. Ps, Im angry most of the time, at myself and at girls.
tell your doctor that you're suicidal. don't lie about anything because you won't be able to fully get the help you need.
[QUOTE=JDK721;31926414]tell your doctor that you're suicidal. don't lie about anything because you won't be able to fully get the help you need.[/QUOTE] She will tell my mom right away, and knowing my family they will make a HUGE deal of it and always bring it up, and I hate that.
[QUOTE=foxtrot_iic;31928422]She will tell my mom right away, and knowing my family they will make a HUGE deal of it and always bring it up, and I hate that.[/QUOTE] They're not allowed to talk to your parents, you're 19 If they do sue
Zeke's right, they can't tell anyone. Being suicidal isn't a crime, and your therapist can't tell anyone anything. So don't hold back in telling your therapist the truth/full scoop.
Some girl called my ugly on her Facebook wall. Am I ugly Facepunch? [img]http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee143/afnoporo/meme.png[/img]
wtf no not at all
you're not ugly, no homo.
Lanopo, from gent to gent, you are a fine looking man.
i would put my dick in your bum no homo
Lanopo, she's jealous because she can't get any pussy with her looks. Also I'm getting stressed out. College starts for me tomorrow. And my girlfriend left me saying I was a mistake. She apparently cares about what her friends think about us...
Thanks guys~ I think this song should set the mood for this thread. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjXN6QSLhQA&list=FL3TklJGzfevQhcchkE0RmCA&index=67&feature=plpp[/media]
[QUOTE=Lanopo;31930613]Some girl called my ugly on her Facebook wall. Am I ugly Facepunch? [img]http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee143/afnoporo/meme.png[/img][/QUOTE] I think you look just fine. Facebook bullying is for pussies. What a catty bitch.
[QUOTE=Lanopo;31944635]Thanks guys~ I think this song should set the mood for this thread. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjXN6QSLhQA&list=FL3TklJGzfevQhcchkE0RmCA&index=67&feature=plpp[/media][/QUOTE] As cool as that sounds. I gotta say: [quote][media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pjwD0_uc7qQ[/media][/quote]
[QUOTE=Lanopo;31930613]Some girl called my ugly on her Facebook wall. Am I ugly Facepunch? [img]http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee143/afnoporo/meme.png[/img][/QUOTE] No homo, you look fine. Girl sounds like a bitch.
[QUOTE=Lanopo;31930613]Some girl called my ugly on her Facebook wall.[/QUOTE] she wants your dick
I just started reading a book called "Beat Low Self Esteem With CBT" by Christine Wilding and Stephen Palmer. It's pretty good and even though I'm no longer depressed, it still lifted me up on a shitty day. It's literally the first book I've read that questions everything I've ever thought negatively about myself, better than the therapists I've been to in the past. I high recommend you guys give this book a looking, because it covers way more than just simple "Feel Better" strategies that I've been using lately.
I dont go out for 6 days, I don't feel sad, happy, nothing. But i know, once I go out, the depression will come, and yes, will hurt as fuck.
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