is there anyone on here who is feeling really blue, or is dealing with a rough depression. i just cant shake this, myself. i was wondering if anyone wanted to talk about it. just checking. ------------------ make it stop.
What's the problem friend? I'm all ears. ------------------ "...just because a clever person can complicate the discussion about the truth doesn't necessarily mean he or she is making any progress in finding it."
Me too. I'll listen, and I've got my own problems. Feel free to email me at Lynus302@yahoo.com ------------------ "I have no regrets except that I wasn't up to keep Randy from getting on that plane." --Ozzy Osbourne on guitarist Randy Rhodes
Right after highschool I went through about a year of very severe depression. Broken collar bone ended my collegiant football career before it even started. Got an F in each of my first two semesters in college Family began to have serious problems And, there's more... I've always been a pretty up beat guy, but I was real low that year. Things have roller coastered ever since, but never as bad for as long. ------------------ DREAMer's Rocket Page
How rough is "rough"? How is this: I'm 21 and I'm still going by the name rocketteen. I'm single and my longest relationship lasted about 2.5 months. I've had 3 knee surgeries, all on the same leg in the span of 3 years (all in highschool). I get dogged all the time by my friends b/c I like 80's music - Depeche Mode is my fav(who cares what they think). I find things in my life pretty depressing sometimes, college will do that to ya, but faith in the unpredictable future keeps me going strong. Need a friend, your fellow clutchcity.netters are here for ya. ------------------
When I'm depressed (which is like 90% of my time), I kind of enjoy it. I always write down poetry or thoughts on paper. My best songs/poems come from depression. I think I've been depressed for like 8 years now. I don't know why, but junior high pretty much took the life from me. Don't focus on the bad stuff in your life, meet new people with new smiles, that always makes me happier. ------------------ [This message has been edited by Band Geek Mobster (edited May 01, 2001).]
Depression is for sissies!!! I am too mentally strong to get depressed... About 6 years ago I had a good 3-4 months of depression. This, however, ended up being good because I had true self discovery and have since kept up a personal love affair. If you can learn from it, it is good. If you get depressed just because you are bored, dim, want attention, etc...then you deserve whatever you do to yourself (please note that this is a general "you" - not a "you holden" or anyone else). Right now, I am "depressed" because the Rockets's season is over and this board has turned to **** as everyone turns away in sadness... ------------------ Whitey will pay.
I don't have any magical help for you, but I've dated someone who was depressed, and the best you thing you can do is get a therapist. Your depression could be due to anything. They will help you to figure it out. If it's just the summer doldrums, then get out and play some basketball! ------------------ humble, but hungry.
What happened in jr. high? (If you don't mind mentioning it) ------------------ Yugo grills, Yugo mills, Check out the oil my Yugo spills...
I went through a terrible depression during this past winter. I absolutely HATE the winter! I think realizing that you are indeed depressed for whatever reason or even no reason at all is the first step to NOT being depressed. Also, when a dear friend was crying to me, I told her, "I know no of noone in my little world that is truely suffering." People may b**** about this or that, but life here is just fine and pretty damn good!! Theres lots to do and savour in this spoiled American Lifestyle...so just do it! ------------------ "Me entiendes Mendes? O te explico Federico?"
Holden- I have been dealing with my own depression over the past 7 weeks, ever since me an my girlfriend went through an emotional and tragic breakup, something I never want to experience again. I would strongly suggest seeing a psychologist, someone who may be able to shed some light on the things that you are going through. If you would like to talk that would be cool with me. I am a good listener, and have been through alot in my years. My email is akmiller50@hotmail.com ------------------ "...more and more of our imports are coming from overseas." George W. Bush -- On NPR's Morning Edition (9/26)
Go towards the joy-- whatever and whevever it is. Break your routines. Do something new. Children are a wonderful antidote to the blues with their relentless enthusiasm and wonderment. Do something for someone else. Volunteer at a nursing home or a hospital for instance. If those kinds of activities don't help, get professional help as others have suggested. ------------------ Time is a great teacher-- only problem is it kills all its pupils. PowerbizOnline.com
I know how you feel Holden...I know how you feel. Anytime you're online and feel like chatting drop me an e-mail at downtown@ev1.net or look me up on AOL IM at TattooedGroove. Remember one thing though, things WILL get better. ------------------ Don't sweat the petty things and don't pet the sweaty things. [This message has been edited by RocketsPimp (edited May 03, 2001).]
Psychologists are all frauds... get outside and pick up a new hobby. Start running, but don't consider yourself somebody that's trying to start running, consider yourself a runner. Other great activities: go camping or mtn. bike riding, or swimming, or fly fishing or whatever! The point is get outside! ------------------ women love me, fish fear me.
First off, my mom is a therapist, so don't assume they are all fraud's Achebe. Second, everyone suffers from problems and none are comparable to one another. Let's not go off on who suffers worse. Third, if someone really wants to share their problems, they should feel welcome to do so. Depression is almost always a state of mind based on a myriad of experiences and feeling. It is not something with a quick fix or an easy answer but talking is one of the proven methods for working things out. Holden, I will not pretend to understand how you are feeling, but, like most everyone, I've suffered through depression. Many here have been kind enough to offer their emails for a friendly ear. Mine is always available as well. No one has to be alone. ------------------ So, I took the million dollars and bought a steaam shovel.
Channel your feelings of depression into writing a romance novel. At least then you can make some money from it. ------------------ My dream job is to be a Houston Rockets towel boy.
I won't say all psychologists are frauds, but I still can't stand them. They rank up there with lawyers. I just hate telling people my problems only to treat me like a lab speciment. Therepy only works when they need to get a problem out of you. If you know your problem, you need someone who cares to listen to you. Talking about your problem helps so much!(don't confuse it with b****ing about them, trust me, it doesn't work) Taking antidepressents for a couple months, that might get you jump started. But get out an exercise ... run, jog, play basketball... get your mind off the past, and look to the future. People can tell you are depressed and they don't like to be around it. If you at least act happy and pretend to smile, people will enjoy to be around you ... and within time, you won't be pretending anymore. ------------------ Im too drunk to walk ... Im driving home!
My dad's a shrink, and I like quite a few of his friends, who are also shrinks. I'm sure there are nasty, money-grubbing shrinks... but most of them seem to have a concern with actually helping the patient. Generally they seem to be bright, caring, and insightful. That said, they're not a miracle cure. I know this may sound contradictory, but I *don't* like going to therapy. I had one session following my parents divorce, and thought it wasn't very useful for me. I was depressed from about 3rd grade through my freshman year of college, with some breaks in between. I wasn't unhappy about LIFE... I was just TERRIFIED of death. I still am, when I think about it too much. Not existing REALLY makes me scared... I developed insomnia, and had a lot of trouble. It was paralyzing. I've worked it out now though. Oddly enough, philosophy, literature, and finding someone I love have helped me end it. I think that depression is a fundamentally personal thing. Probably more personal than anything else. Most of us enjoy pretty similar things when it gets down to it, and we share it. But with depression, it's more solitary. Find things that work for you, and stick with them. Exercise, reading, religion, friendship... all of things can help... but the solution depends on YOU, and your tastes. Oddly enough, I've found that I'm more likable when I'm at least a little sad. Sort of scary, eh? ------------------ I would believe only in a God who could dance. - Friedrich Nietzsche Boston College - NCAA Hockey National Champions 2001
Did anyone hear about the experiment in which doctors taped little UV light beads to different Icelanders and Norwegians? They taped the little beads to the back of people's knees... the group whose lights were actually on had some chemical released in their blood stream that made them happy... the other guys were still depressed. Get outside! ps. Jeff, I suppose there's some reason (that I'm not aware of) that psychologists might have a legitimate occupation. For now, I consider them nothing more than primate harrassers and weirdos. No offense to your mom. I suffered through severe bouts of depression throughout college and even recently. My conversations w/ my wife as well as simply getting outside has kept me sane. Get outside! You choose to be happy. ------------------ women love me, fish fear me.
I have one beef with psychologists. They put their patients on addictive drugs! ------------------ I am an invisible man.
