Depression Support

[Restoredsoul]

Boy do I know all about getting told to "pull myself together." I hate it too. All it succeeds in doing is making me shut up just when I most need someone to talk to.

I agree, you feel like you shouldn't talk to them cos they obviously don't understand.

I do understand that sometimes when depressed you can spend a lot of time navel gazing and that to continually talk about things can end up with a vicious cycle however, people need to realise that depression is different to feeling a bit down and i think that's an issue with some people.

Lovelies i hope you're all ok - been a bit quiet here again and i worry about you


Rs xxx

 

[Godschild]

It Was My Birthday Yesterday, And I'm Still On A Rush From It!

 

[Eponine]

I agree, you feel like you shouldn't talk to them cos they obviously don't understand.

I do understand that sometimes when depressed you can spend a lot of time navel gazing and that to continually talk about things can end up with a vicious cycle however, people need to realise that depression is different to feeling a bit down and i think that's an issue with some people.

Lovelies i hope you're all ok - been a bit quiet here again and i worry about you


Rs xxx

Don't worry about me. As long as I can swim and sing, I'll survive. Though I am quite angry with my brother at the moment. He wasn't at my choir concert 2 weeks ago, nor will he be at my first voice recital ever (which will be June 4! ) nor will he be at my next swim meet, which is on Father's day (which means he won't be there for Father's day either) That... child! How far in advance do I have to tell him to get him to be there once in a while? He's always got plans. I could break my lifetime best in the 200 freestyle by 10-15 seconds and get a B time judging by what I did in practice today, and he's going to Hawaii! The Light take him and his girlfriend/may-as-well-be-wife both.

 

[Restoredsoul]

Don't worry about me. As long as I can swim and sing, I'll survive. Though I am quite angry with my brother at the moment. He wasn't at my choir concert 2 weeks ago, nor will he be at my first voice recital ever (which will be June 4! ) nor will he be at my next swim meet, which is on Father's day (which means he won't be there for Father's day either) That... child! How far in advance do I have to tell him to get him to be there once in a while? He's always got plans. I could break my lifetime best in the 200 freestyle by 10-15 seconds and get a B time judging by what I did in practice today, and he's going to Hawaii! The Light take him and his girlfriend/may-as-well-be-wife both.

Wow first voice recital
I'm sorry that your brother is letting you down, it's always hard when we want people to be there for us and they're not. I'm sure there will be plenty of people rooting for you though - but you want your bro hey?

Have you explained to him how you feel?

Hugs
Rs xxx

 

[Restoredsoul]

It Was My Birthday Yesterday, And I'm Still On A Rush From It!

Hey sounds like you had a great time then?
Hugs
Rs xxx

 

[newyorknewyork]

Hey sounds like you had a great time then?
Hugs
Rs xxx

yay!! you're wedding day is only a few days away!! im thinking of you!

 

[Eponine]

Wow first voice recital
I'm sorry that your brother is letting you down, it's always hard when we want people to be there for us and they're not. I'm sure there will be plenty of people rooting for you though - but you want your bro hey?

Have you explained to him how you feel?

Hugs
Rs xxx

*Sighs* He's already made the plane reservations and all that. Though perhaps I will talk to him anyway and make sure he'll be there for my meet in July.

 

[Restoredsoul]

*Sighs* He's already made the plane reservations and all that. Though perhaps I will talk to him anyway and make sure he'll be there for my meet in July.

That sounds like a good idea
Rs xxx

 

[Restoredsoul]

yay!! you're wedding day is only a few days away!! im thinking of you!

I'm so excited!!!

Rs xxx

 

[newyorknewyork]

I'm so excited!!!

Rs xxx

I can imagine!! You are in to the stage where you are counting down the days and hours till you will be a WIFE!! a married woman!! how incredibly exciting!!

 

[newyorknewyork]

so how is everyone doing? This is day 4 for me of weaning off these anti-depressants yay! I'm so glad to be finally coming of them..

we are going to start having children in a couple of months!! (once im off the tablets)

we are both over the moon and can't wait to be parents

God is soooooooooooooo good!!!!

 

[AnointedPoetess]

Hey tsur, ive been struggling alot with my depression and i'm feeling hopeless! so ive been soso i guess, thats great that you both r going to start having kids, congrats hun!!!

 

[Judy02]

so how is everyone doing? This is day 4 for me of weaning off these anti-depressants yay! I'm so glad to be finally coming of them..

we are going to start having children in a couple of months!! (once im off the tablets)

we are both over the moon and can't wait to be parents

God is soooooooooooooo good!!!!

Hey everyone, I'm ok thanks. Tsuriyel, that is brilliant that you are coming off your tablets, well done u huni!! Good luck with all that, and for trying for children, I really hope everything goes well for you! xxx

I'm ok, I finished my last uni exam on thursday...so now I've finished education, feels good but also really scary! This will be the first time iv been away from education since i was 5 (which is like 16 years...lol).

So kinda scared to be out in the big world, and getting a full time job, and picking the right one...just gota hope and pray God guides me. I just really feel like I can't be bothered with the world right now, and getting a job coz im depressed if that makes sense, but i know i have to so, heh. I'm just not sharing the enthusiasm all my other college friends have at the moment. But apart from that I seem to be ok.

Would one or 2 people mind maybe praying that god will help and guide me in what to be doing now? If not, then no worries, coz i understand prayer can be really hard when you've got depression.

I hope everyone else is ok. Judy xxx

 

[snowy27]

Hey everyone, I'm ok thanks. Tsuriyel, that is brilliant that you are coming off your tablets, well done u huni!! Good luck with all that, and for trying for children, I really hope everything goes well for you! xxx

I'm ok, I finished my last uni exam on thursday...so now I've finished education, feels good but also really scary! This will be the first time iv been away from education since i was 5 (which is like 16 years...lol).

So kinda scared to be out in the big world, and getting a full time job, and picking the right one...just gota hope and pray God guides me. I just really feel like I can't be bothered with the world right now, and getting a job coz im depressed if that makes sense, but i know i have to so, heh. I'm just not sharing the enthusiasm all my other college friends have at the moment. But apart from that I seem to be ok.

Would one or 2 people mind maybe praying that god will help and guide me in what to be doing now? If not, then no worries, coz i understand prayer can be really hard when you've got depression.

I hope everyone else is ok. Judy xxx

I'll pray for you. Its not easy to look for work when you're feeling this way. I'll pray that you receive the guidance you need and find an opportunity that inspires and energises you. New opportunities can be scary, but also exciting and rewarding.

 

[Judy02]

I'll pray for you. Its not easy to look for work when you're feeling this way. I'll pray that you receive the guidance you need and find an opportunity that inspires and energises you. New opportunities can be scary, but also exciting and rewarding.

thanx so much for praying for me snowy27!

 

[Julianne]

Hi I'm Julianne,

I've been suffering depression for about 4 years now..I have my off days and I feel ready down..But atm I feel great.

I'm taking Talohexal, so I think they are doing the trick.

I also have OCD and some mild schizophrenia as well.

Nice to meet you all.

 

[newyorknewyork]

feeling really low












thinking of you RS.. yr prob married now and on honeymoon... im sooo happy for you

 

[Judy02]

feeling really low

Aww me too huni!

My mate advised me not to focus on it too much all the time (maybe i do) i was gona mabe read a book or do something I enjoy to help take my mind off it. Do u think that might help a bit? xxx

 

[JDDCH]

Yes, keeping yourself occupied with other things, keeping busy, especially with something you enjoy is very helpful. It takes your mind off your worries and woes and energizes you. Sunlight helps quite a bit too oddly enough. I'm not sure if it applies to you or not but if you're not getting much sunshine you might consider going for walks during the day. Our minds apparently need sunlight or we get all depressed ... go figure. I know it sure perks me up quite a bit. They've done studies on it and all but I know from first-hand experience, it works.

--jd.

 

[vjaine]

Hi everyone,

I was diagnosed in March. I am on Wellbutrin. The medication enabled me to function, and I am very thankful for it.

I am scheduled to see a therapist next week.

Half the battle is recognizing my "disease" (I'm getting more comfortable calling it that). When I feel it, I call those overwhelming negative thoughts, hopelessness, and bitterness the snake.

Knowing what it is helps me realize, this is something that I don't need to blame myself for. It's something that I have to manage. I just tell God, "the snake is back" and let him fight the battle while I cope. I cope by getting around people, getting out the house, or doing what I love. Sometimes, the snake loosens its grip and slithers away and sometimes it squeezes me, but it doesn't kill me.

It's hard to swallow at times, that this is suffering! God isn't here to make us happy all hours of the day. He's here as a ray of hope in this dark world. Bad things will happen to us, and good things will happen, too.

So, if you are suffering, know that God is somehow working this for your good (I know it may sound very cruel and crazy, but in lucid times I understand it). Please tell someone you trust and get professional help! Don't worry about the stereotypes of being on antidepressents, there are many true Christians that are subjected to them, there is nothing to be ashmed of!