Have You Ever Suffered From Depression?

[needler420]

Nope. Just the normal stuff. Every time I get depressed i realize its not something to be depressed about yet. Really the only thing that would depress me is loss of a loved one. I have thick skin to handle anything else.

[Gryphon]

This last week hasnt been easy for me.

My great-uncle died last sunday, a cousin on my father's side died as well, and someone my family has known for a while also died. The shiva week couldnt be completed properly due to the holiday of shavuot which caused the shiva to end prematurely. The on top of that, I came down with a bad cold and an ear infection last week that got really bad over the weekend and I wasnt abkle to go to synagogue on shavuot and in fact I couldnt even leave my house for three days, and cabin fever truly set in. I began pacing and couldnt stop thinking. I tired to read my fvaourite book but it completely fell apart, pages torn out and I now need to buy a new copy. Whne the holiday ended and I could use the net again, it felt like an escape from prison almost.

One thing that cheered me up was my frogs.

Interesting story, when one of the frogs got his leg caught in the tank's filter, we got him out but he couldnt swim for a while afterwards. He finally managed to make it to where the other frogs were and for a long time after, the others kept an eye on him. If some swam away, there was always at least one staying with him and they took turns.

[Alex]

So you're not aborting rats anymore?

Shit, dude. That's horrible. I really feel for you.

He may have went back to making pigs scuba dive.

[The Black Guardian]

Nope. Just the normal stuff. Every time I get depressed i realize its not something to be depressed about yet. Really the only thing that would depress me is loss of a loved one. I have thick skin to handle anything else.

If only depression were reasonable like that. Sometimes, it's even the good things that get you depressed.

[Artemis Assassin]

I'm almost 22 and have been taking antidepressives for almost 4-5 years, have tried to stop for a couple of times and came to the realizaion that it just doesn't work, even when I have fun, meet friends etc, the moment they're gone it's just even worse. Plus I find myself not enjoyin anything at all comics, shows or even the most basic tasks like getting up in the morning. With the meds I still feel down which is perfectly normal anyway, but I can cope with daily life and don't find myself crying over nothing when I'm alone.

[JCAll]

Rumbles is the only reason I didn't kill myself in like 03. When my grandma died and mom became abusive.
I like to think of it as an outlet for the crazy.

[Johnny P. Sartre]

Well, why not.

Been dealin' with depression most my life and even as happy as my life is depression still hits me hard with the idea of suicide hitting me every now and then but I never act on it. As weird as this sounds, I've have oddly come to terms with my depression and just take it as part of my life. When it hits, I just wait it out and then back to normal life. Sucks if you're my friend though, makes me a huge hermit.

[nsiops]

I lost my dad in 08 to suicide, and it really hit me pretty hard. I can understand particularly now why so many people can be depressed. The economy is in shambles, wars, diseases, just a ton of mess everywhere you look. It may sound corny but I found exercise and outdoor time really helps me relax. Fresh air, sunshine, a jog or a walk really gets the tension out and I find myself having a better day. I think alot of the "big" stuff in life is bound to disappoint -so I focus on the little stuff. New comics on Wednesday, an upcoming movie to be excited for, eating fresh baked cookies, or a cold beer. All of those things almost never disappoint! In the end I really can't complain though - I have my health, a couple good friends, and enough family left to count for something and that's better than alot of people around the world.

[wc662]

I'm scared I'm gonna go to prison for this bullshit they've got on me that ain't even my fault... Manufacturing marijuana... My first felony... sigh I'm just running out of money and options and meds.

[Gryphon]

Sadly a lot of my frogs died today. I dont know what happened but I feel really weird now, just sort of off. The frogs have helped me with my depression issues and while not all of them died, it still feels weird.

[Rob Allen]

This blog has done a lot of good. When I first found it I couldn't stop until I'd read it all:

http://bogglelovesyou.tumblr.com/

[Gryphon]

I dont know what it is. The last few days or even weeks, I have felt unmotivated to do anything, I feel like life is just going right by and Im left behind. And Ive been in a funk I cant get out of. A funk I have to pretend doesnt exist. I dont like this.

[Rasputin9977]

Meds don't help with depression? Doctors sure love to push them.

[Jeff Brady]

Meds absolutely help with depression. It just takes some experimentation to find the right one(s).

Everyone should check out the Mental Illness Happy Hour podcast.

[Aleksa]

I m sure everybody has suffered from depression at some point in life. It could be from the relationships with your b/f, g/f or from the relationship with the people who were dear to you, but also from the circumstances of life. Sometime people just cant take it anymore, or think that they can't take it anymore, and start contemplating. Then it becomes bigger and bigger and in the end people are simply unable to cope with their feelings and start feeling depressed. The best way to cope with depression is to get obstacles of some point - you could start a new adventure, where you would have to overcome something. The depression will go away - that s for sure !