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re: What do you guys do about depression?
Posted on 10/24/16 at 9:41 am to BulldogXero
Posted on 10/24/16 at 9:41 am to BulldogXero
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In this thread, I'm not sure people understand the difference between feeling depressed and suffering from depression
I think you hit the nail right on the head. While a lot of the suggestions are good, suffering from depression is more about being a slave to apathy.
I'm sufferring through severe depression right now and it's not as simple as, "Well just go exercise, put yourself out there and laugh more! You have so much to be grateful for!" It's knowing logically that you are blessed with great things and know changing habits can help that makes depression so frustrating. You just don't care to even jump out of bed to do it all.
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Posted on 10/24/16 at 9:41 am to Lacour
Do you have kids?
And, lexapro.
And, lexapro.
Posted on 10/24/16 at 9:42 am to Skillet
I have been diagnosed with OCD, general anxiety diosrder leading to depression.
Posted on 10/24/16 at 9:43 am to Lacour
Drink Beer
Posted on 10/24/16 at 9:44 am to llfshoals
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If you believe that drivel I have some ocean front property in Kansas I think you'd be just the right buyer for.
Ok, you can take out the idea behind it and argue however you want about if and or how things were.
What's wrong with trying to combat these feelings with simple, natural, and productive behaviors?
Posted on 10/24/16 at 9:45 am to Geaux Piggins Geaux
You are correct. I haven't had depression, but I did have a bout of anxiety where I thought I had a major medical illness despite evidence to the contrary. I logically knew otherwise but couldn't stop ruminating. Same with depression. You know there are things to be engaged in or thankful for, but you can't overcome the wall of blah/melancholy to do those things. It's biochemical.
Posted on 10/24/16 at 9:49 am to Lacour
sounds like you need to look into getting a duck lease. And a camp out in the marsh, time stops out there
Posted on 10/24/16 at 9:50 am to Lacour
If the Prozac didn't work have the med switched. Go to a psychiatrist, not an internist.
Posted on 10/24/16 at 9:52 am to Geaux Piggins Geaux
quote:
I think you hit the nail right on the head. While a lot of the suggestions are good, suffering from depression is more about being a slave to apathy.
I would describe it more as not having the energy to be physically capable of doing the things suggested. Depression makes something as simple as getting out of bed a real concerted effort. You feel like you don't have the physical ability to eat, take a walk, etc.
This post was edited on 10/24/16 at 9:57 am
Posted on 10/24/16 at 9:52 am to Geaux Piggins Geaux
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You have so much to be grateful for!" It's knowing logically that you are blessed with great things and know changing habits can help that makes depression so frustrating. You just don't care to even jump out of bed to do it all.
Yeah, I struggle going through all of my advice. It's not as simple as "I'm going to stop being depressed and just exercise". It feels as if there is a boulder chained to my ankle and that I am climbing a mountain. I do logically know I have a great family and friends who want to help, but the heart fights against logic. I just know my actions need to change, or I'll stay in the same funk forever. Just remember this:
Thoughts become actions
Actions become habits
Habits become character
The character takes time and is difficult to change, but start small and work your way towards it. It's a long road, and people are often willing to help you along the way. More people than you know suffer from it.
Posted on 10/24/16 at 9:56 am to Lacour
I've started walking around 4-5 miles every day while listening to classical music.
I've also started focusing on doing more "hands on" things like backpacking where you're forced to see it through to the end.
At the end of the day, you are your own narrator on this book of life, and you frame how you see things. Fake the enthusiasm and it will eventually return. Also, see a therapist/psrink.
I still crash from time to time, and have days where I just turn off the cell phone and stay in bed. I'm working on figuring out the different cycles I have so I can hopefully head it off at the pass by forcing myself to do something constructive.
I've also started focusing on doing more "hands on" things like backpacking where you're forced to see it through to the end.
At the end of the day, you are your own narrator on this book of life, and you frame how you see things. Fake the enthusiasm and it will eventually return. Also, see a therapist/psrink.
I still crash from time to time, and have days where I just turn off the cell phone and stay in bed. I'm working on figuring out the different cycles I have so I can hopefully head it off at the pass by forcing myself to do something constructive.
This post was edited on 10/24/16 at 9:58 am
Posted on 10/24/16 at 10:02 am to Rossberg02
quote:Well I am Cherokee and we were one of the "civilized" tribes and we fought all the time.
Ok, you can take out the idea behind it and argue however you want about if and or how things were.
What's wrong with trying to combat these feelings with simple, natural, and productive behaviors
Man's natural state is a violent one. You're kidding yourself if you suggest otherwise.
Posted on 10/24/16 at 10:02 am to Lacour
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Lacour
you are on a message board with a computer and a home...
1 billion people on this planet dont have that and at this very moment are starving.
you need perspective. go volunteer somewhere and help poeple.
Posted on 10/24/16 at 10:08 am to Lacour
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ody else ever feel like this. If so, what did you do
Embrace the fire.
Posted on 10/24/16 at 10:10 am to Lacour
Zoloft has been a life saver. Not going to lie, I had some very serious suicidal thoughts the first few weeks I was on it. I've never had thoughts like that in my life but I had them the first few weeks. I knew it was just the medicine though, and I was never even close to carrying out the thoughts. If you have had serious thoughts about suicide or have come close to it before in your life I would stay away from antidepressants. With that being said, if you give Zoloft a chance it works wonders. Took about 8 weeks to notice significant difference, 12 weeks to feel back to normal. I seem to be much more level headed now, and don't dwell on insignificant things that used to bring me down.
Posted on 10/24/16 at 10:14 am to Lacour
You're in a soul sucking rut which leads to a downward spiral. Find your passion.
Posted on 10/24/16 at 10:15 am to Cruiserhog
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you are on a message board with a computer and a home...
1 billion people on this planet dont have that and at this very moment are starving.
you need perspective. go volunteer somewhere and help poeple.
That's not how depression works, man. Depression isn't necessarily logical, it's just a place where you find yourself after unforeseen circumstances. Also has a lot to do with the chemical imbalance in your body.
Sure getting out there and volunteering can help, but logically knowing these things occur doesn't do a damn thing to turn around depression. Also from my personal perspective, you saying that actually makes me more depressed that I live in a world where people are starving to death by the millions.
This post was edited on 10/24/16 at 11:40 am
Posted on 10/24/16 at 10:19 am to Lacour
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This post was edited on 6/6/20 at 1:41 pm
Posted on 10/24/16 at 10:21 am to Lacour
To the op-
I think every married guy with a family shares your same concerns at least a little bit.
The 2 best things I can recommend are a hobby and friends. Even better, share a hobby with friends (preferably something that doesn't include your wife, everyone needs some time away).
The worst thing someone can do when they get married or have kids is ditch their close friends.
I think every married guy with a family shares your same concerns at least a little bit.
The 2 best things I can recommend are a hobby and friends. Even better, share a hobby with friends (preferably something that doesn't include your wife, everyone needs some time away).
The worst thing someone can do when they get married or have kids is ditch their close friends.
Posted on 10/24/16 at 10:22 am to Lacour
quote:
Anybody else ever feel like this. If so, what did you do?
Havent read the whole thread but are you drinking enough?
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