depression

[ohthejosh]

Being depressed and thinking about Murphy's law is hard.

[e30trooper]

Stop crying and man up. There isnt shit to be depressed about.

[bmwstudent]

i'm sad that my parts aren't in yet, i'm sad that my dog is getting old and has arthritis, i/m sad that i responded to this post

[02stu]

[M-technik-3]

Been there, when me and ex wife split. Went around for a few months and what got me out of it was buying my 2002 :D

Went through this as well, was married 15 years. Took an antidepressant for a month maybe and just said screw it. Went back to flying and was happy after that. Work took my mind off of it.

[KenC]

Anti-depressants should only be used in cases of debilitating depression.

Look up Tardive dysphoria for a more detailed discussion.

[M-technik-3]

Doc prescribed them, wasn't on them long enough anyway to be habit forming.

[Nick_S]

My mother has severe depression and I'm quite certain I have a bit of it myself. The last year has been garbage for me. One thing after another after another so it's been pretty hard on me. I don't take medication, I refuse to. There are nights when it gets really bad though. The only thing I've found that helps is surrounding yourself with positive people. I'm thankful to have one my best friends who's great at turning things to a positive light live 3 blocks away. I drink but only socially, I tried drowning shitty feelings with beer and it only makes them worse. I go to the gym and burn off frustrations and ride my bike as much as I can because it instantly puts me in a better mood.

[KenC]

Doc prescribed them, wasn't on them long enough anyway to be habit forming.

My post wasn't a reply to yours. I didn't even read through all of them before doing a "quick reply." Just coincidence of the placement.

There has been a shift away from prescribing them recently. A month isn't going to cause any harm.

[evandael]

in response to OP, and as counterargument to many of those who have not dealt with true biological/psychological depression..


it is a disease with as many physical and mental ramifications as any other illness. to those who live with, cope with, or fight against depression, the onset of this disease was not a result of a conscious decision or due to a lack of strength in their character. it is a lifelong struggle that can be triggered by innumerable things; biology, environmental inputs, trauma, chemical dependencies, learned inadequacy, etc.


double whammies of depression and the resultant dysphoria, and acute anxiety and the accompanying stagnation can control someone's state of being to the point where, left to their own devices, they will never get out. you don't tell a stage 1 cancer patient to fight it out on their own, nor should you expect someone with depression to.

it is typical of this machismo-laden and misguidedly self-sufficient society to blame the victim for their assailants. depression is real, and to those who haven't dealt with it, you must understand that it requires the help of many community and medical resources and a great deal of patience, empathy, and understanding to help someone out of depression.

[325_e30]

In my eyes depression feeds depression. If you don't like something change it, if you cant, move on. They're so many other things to do or people to meet, why waste it on a memory of what could have been but will never be? That's just my view though, IDGAF about anything other than a loss of a family member really. Even then it wouldn't stump my life because I would feel that I'm doing that person an injustice by wasting my life crying when I know they would want me to be happy.

[Roysneon]

You guys don't understand what depression really is. Being upset or sad because of some circumstance isn't depression. Depression is a mental illness that can effect anyone.

My father has suffered from depression and I do as well. I don't feel as though I want to use anti depressant medications because although they may help my low points they would also affect me when I don't want them to. When my depression really gets to me, I wish thinking of how others have it worse than me would not help at all.

[rammstein]

Part about exercise and sun is true

Can be the hardest fuckin thing to even contemplate exercise when you are truly in a serious state, but paradoxically that is the absolute most important time to do it.

Years ago, I got extremely bad. Very very bad. One day I just decided fuck it, if I die I die, if I vomit from anxiety while out then so be it, but I am going for a fucking walk. So I walked for 10 minutes outside. Next day 15 minutes. Soon I got addicted to these walks. I went no matter how horrible the weather was. Walked in ice storms, rain, everything. I also sought out help in other ways concurrently, but that honestly got me somewhere. Just go to a park and walk. See how that goes. The air, getting out there, getting your blood moving, its good.

If you feel really bad right now, just realize this- it WILL end. Plus, if you've never gotten like this before, this is likely the worst you'll ever be, because you didn't know the warning signs this time and next time you'll nip it much sooner. I can't tell you how many times that feeling has come back to haunt me, but because now I know what is up I handle it. Its a lifelong illness IMO, but one that is very much manageable. You just have to do it.

There- I made a serious post. Now how much nudity can I post for being a good guy? :D :woowoo:

[oxymoron]

not to be gay, ive been feeling borderline depressed ever since i moved accross the country away from my friends i grew up with. then me and my girl i lived with for 2 years split up. so now i just work 50 or 60 hours a week and the shop im at is completely dead so ive been getting my guarentee which is also depressing. but i go ride my bike or cruise in my e30 it usually helps. i just distract myself from whatever makes me sad. anyone else here play music? thats a good distraction also

[ohthejosh]

Working on my e30 to make it nicer makes me happy, especially when I complete something like installing a new window or something. Makes me feel all;