I think I'm depressed...

[10000Days]

I just wanted to know if anyone here has went through, or known someone who has, depression.

A while back I googled "Signs your depressed" and most of the sites give a list of 10 or so signs you or a friend may be depressed. I have all the signs except one.

Any info or help would be very much appreciated if possible.

 

[ChefChiTown]

Is "starting really crappy, cliche threads on an internet forum" one of those signs?

 

[10000Days]

Is "starting really crappy, cliche threads on an internet forum" one of those signs?

Nice addition. I hope if benifited you in some way.

 

[BlueBalls]

Go to a doctor and he/she will proscribe pills and therapy.

 

[tunsty]

Yup.. your 'loner' thread certainly made me miserable.. for 30 seconds.

But I'm ok now 'cos there's :boobies: waiting to be looked at.

 

[jibbijib]

Don't talk about depression on a webforum first and foremost. You won't get any help from anyone really. Second, others see this as a cry out for attention. Aka you are being an attention whore.

And third, of course you have all but one symptom. Everyone suffers depression. Get over it.

 

[10000Days]

Go to a doctor and he/she will proscribe pills and therapy.

I have actually. My doctor gave me two different prescriptions which I tried but neither impacted me in a positive way. I also tend to think depression is an overblown illness that is way overly medicated. Thats why Im not going back.

Ive read a few books on the topic. Im trying some of the techniques they suggest but here I am.

 

[Facetious]

Re: I think I'm depressed...

I think that it's the fall weather . . . kinda gets to me too.

Or, It could be Obama ! Yea . . . It's not the man, it's his governance that not only depresses me but gives me a tummy ache

 

[10000Days]

Don't talk about depression on a webforum first and foremost. You won't get any help from anyone really. Second, others see this as a cry out for attention. Aka you are being an attention whore.

And third, of course you have all but one symptom. Everyone suffers depression. Get over it.

I never understood "attention whore" on a forum. Im not making anyone click on this link. If you want to focus on something else there are plenty of options. I think "Do you want to lick a pussy" is still a popular thread.

Everyone gets depressed from time to time but how many people cant sleep, self wound, and totally cut themselves off socially from family and friends?

 

[BlueBalls]

I have actually. My doctor gave me two different prescriptions which I tried but neither impacted me in a positive way. I also tend to think depression is an overblown illness that is way overly medicated. Thats why Im not going back.

Ive read a few books on the topic. Im trying some of the techniques they suggest but here I am.

Depression is a chemical imbalance in the brain, the pills are there to try to balance them out again, sometimes doctors dont get it right but you might have to try a few different combinations of drugs before it works.

 

[ChefChiTown]

Depression is a chemical imbalance in the brain, the pills are there to try to balance them out again, sometimes doctors dont get it right but you might have to try a few different combinations of drugs before it works.

Depression is also a cry baby's state of mind. It's a term that is thrown around in a very loose manner.

Just look at every single girl who just got broken up with. "God, I'm so depressed..."

 

[10000Days]

Depression is a chemical imbalance in the brain, the pills are there to try to balance them out again, sometimes doctors dont get it right but you might have to try a few different combinations of drugs before it works.

That seems to be the generally mentality of depression but after doing a little research I think its one of the least known illnesses out there.

For example, is depression a result of a chemical imbalance or a cause?

 

[10000Days]

Depression is also a cry babies state of mind. Just look at every single girl who just got broken up with. "God, I'm so depressed..."

Trust me. There is a difference. Those girls dont stay in that state for years.

 

[blake345]

Well, i wouldn't go to a doctor unless your feeling really on edge....medication just ends up being a problem trying to solve another problem. If your doing something that you feel is "harmful" or "unhealthy" then try to stop doing whatever your doing that makes you feel that way, and try to become more productive, try to make a difference in some small way, it helps. It did for me anyways....find activities, be with friends or family more and talk to them about the feelings you have....i don't know....hope i helped.

 

[ChefChiTown]

Trust me. There is a difference. Those girls dont stay in that state for years.

Sometimes, they do.

I'm a guy, but I was in a "depressed" state of mind for about 4-5 years. Then, I realized I was being a huge cry baby and just wanted to feel sad. So, I woke the fuck up and moved on with my life.

 

[10000Days]

Well, i wouldn't go to a doctor unless your feeling really on edge....medication just ends up being a problem trying to solve another problem. If your doing something that you feel is "harmful" or "unhealthy" then try to stop doing whatever your doing that makes you feel that way, and try to become more productive, try to make a difference in some small way, it helps. It did for me anyways....find activities, be with friends or family more and talk to them about the feelings you have....i don't know....hope i helped.

That was great. Have you been through depression?

One of the weird things is that Ive read from so many sources to "Just force yourself to spend time with family and friends."

Ill do this and end up feeling ten times worse because of it.

Im working on the whole productivity thing but today has been abysmal. I think I jacked off like, and Im not kidding, around 15 times.

 

[10000Days]

Sometimes, they do.

I'm a guy, but I was in a "depressed" state of mind for about 4-5 years. Then, I realized I was being a huge cry baby and just wanted to feel sad. So, I woke the fuck up and moved on with my life.

What were you doing that made you want to be depressed? I get that concept. It might even apply to me. What was it that broke you out of it?

 

[ChefChiTown]

What were you doing that made you want to be depressed?

The girl I wanted to marry broke up with me (long story) and I thought my life was over. So, I drifted into this weird state of mind that made me not care about anything. All I did was get up, go to work, come home and loaf around. I didn't do anything, unless it involved drinking and getting drunk in order to help me forget...it didn't work.

I get that concept. It might even apply to me. What was it that broke you out of it?

I tried to kill myself by slitting my wrists. The second that I pierced my skin, I instantly snapped out of it and realized how stupid I was being. Yes, I still get sad and I still have my moments where I don't care about anything...but I'm no where near how I used to be. One day, you'll just snap out of it.

(I am not recommending a near death experience, by any means.)

 

[jibbijib]

Sometimes, they do.

I'm a guy, but I was in a "depressed" state of mind for about 4-5 years. Then, I realized I was being a huge cry baby and just wanted to feel sad. So, I woke the fuck up and moved on with my life.

AMEN to that! I can't rep but know that I'm gunna rep you eventually for that.

The more you think you are depressed the more depressed you are going to be.

I suffer from it monthly. It's almost like pms for me except its depression. Lasts about 3-4 days severely, then goes away. Just have to try to forget about it and force yourself to be happy and find the good in things.

Like I said, it's a serious case of attention seeking. "Everybody feel sorry for me, I'm depressed, and Im so depressed that I do this and this and this." Teenagers do that. It's rather pathetic.

Everyone gets depressed in their life. You aren't special. Just get over it and be happy.

 

[BlueBalls]

For example, is depression a result of a chemical imbalance or a cause?

There are conflicting arguments for either. I still believe medication and therapy are the best options depression cases have at this moment in time. Unless your a scientologist, then I have no idea what im talking about.