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re: What do you guys do about depression?
Posted on 10/24/16 at 7:29 am to Lacour
Posted on 10/24/16 at 7:29 am to Lacour
Hang in there Lacour...you still have my email? I still have one for you, I think.
Sometimes a bit of a rut is what life is. Change your routine...even little things...different route to work. Different again on the way home
Faith is very individual even within a denomination. That you believe in something greater than yourself is very important.
Sometimes a bit of a rut is what life is. Change your routine...even little things...different route to work. Different again on the way home
Faith is very individual even within a denomination. That you believe in something greater than yourself is very important.
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Posted on 10/24/16 at 7:30 am to Lacour
Start trying out some new things just to mix it up. Get out of the Monday through Friday weekly routine (or whatever normal work week schedule you have). Make a few longer term goals you can work towards and that also may give you something that is rewarding as you progress against them.
Posted on 10/24/16 at 7:31 am to Lacour
Take drugs
eta: Physician prescribed drugs guys. Ive seen them change lives
eta: Physician prescribed drugs guys. Ive seen them change lives
This post was edited on 10/24/16 at 8:35 am
Posted on 10/24/16 at 7:32 am to Howyouluhdat
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I just don't want to meet new people idk why. I have anxiety to the point that my hands and feet sweat all the time.
That was me. I still don't like being in big groups of people that I don't know. I just stand in a corner by myself. But I'm more comfortable with my day to day interactions with co-workers and a few strangers at a time. I used to avoid that at all costs.
Again, people can call me nuts, make fun of it or down vote me. But Zoloft, the Bible and a job I love has helped me more than I ever would have thought.
Posted on 10/24/16 at 7:35 am to Lacour
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Lacour
First and foremost, seek help. It can be something as small as a close friend you can confide in, or a counselor of some sort. Find a way to get your feelings out of your head and either onto paper, or into the hands of someone else who can help you cope with things. You'd be amazed at how much just simply writing, or talking to someone relieves some of the stress.
I just recently had to remove a very productive member from the military because of depression/suicide thoughts/attempts. He was easily the hardest working individual I'd seen come through since I have been in. He had a line number for Staff Sergeant with only 2 1/2 years Time in Service. However, none of that excitement could stop him from battling his demons. He was sent to several agencies, but never truly attempted to help himself. He was defiant, and rejected any help from anyone, no matter how hard we tried.
I said that to say this, you need to be willing to accept the help offered to you if you seek professional help. Allow yourself to be vulnerable and open up to those who are trying to help. Anything you keep inside in fear of being open will only hurt you in the long run. Our (People in general) biggest fear is allowing others to see our flaws.You are not alone in your depression. You have people you can talk to, you just have to reach out to them.
In terms of shaking things up in your life; to do most things costs a little bit of money. There are things you can do for free like going on a nature trail walk, or something to that extent. Don't just sit inside day after day expecting something exciting to happen. You need to get out and make things exciting for yourself.
When my kids get a bit older, I plan on getting into Geocaching. It's a fun little hobby that doesn't cost much (replacing gifts that you find), and it affords you and those you are with an opportunity to see new things. Good luck battling your depression man. If you want to talk to someone, let me know and we can find a way to communicate outside of TD.
I've lost too many people in my life to depression, so I am always willing to help those in need.
Posted on 10/24/16 at 7:38 am to Lacour
Well you can live life an infinite amount of ways.
But it comes down to
Do you wanna live your life and do what you have to do to live comfortably
Or do you wanna sulk and wonder what the point of living is only to realize by sulking, you're burning your limited amount of minutes here on earth. Just believe in the process, find some hobbies and live life like a champ.
Trust me. I leave at 6 in the morning and I'm not home till 9 pm. I know the feeling you're feeling. But you only get one life. Make the most of it and just live
But it comes down to
Do you wanna live your life and do what you have to do to live comfortably
Or do you wanna sulk and wonder what the point of living is only to realize by sulking, you're burning your limited amount of minutes here on earth. Just believe in the process, find some hobbies and live life like a champ.
Trust me. I leave at 6 in the morning and I'm not home till 9 pm. I know the feeling you're feeling. But you only get one life. Make the most of it and just live
Posted on 10/24/16 at 7:39 am to 3rdgentgr
The OT has a chance to finally talk about something real, something important, something genuine; a topic where people can help each other. And then the goddam Christians have to come in here to advertise and completely overshadow the entire topic and shut down any chance of legitimate, helpful conversation. Don't you Christ-frickers ever just stfu about that nonsense so this guy can get some input that may be helpful? Jesus.
Posted on 10/24/16 at 7:41 am to Lacour
Wishing you the best Lacour. Depression sucks and it's definitely something you need to take seriously. I would suggest try finding a new hobby to keep you busy and occupied which you may like to do. Even seeing a shrink could be a good idea. Whether you think its embarrassing to go to one or not, it's better to do something about it than not. Shrinks can be a good help. Either way, I hope you get over this soon.
Posted on 10/24/16 at 7:42 am to Blue Velvet
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The OT has a chance to finally talk about something real, something important, something genuine; a topic where people can help each other. And then the goddam Christians have to come in here to advertise and completely overshadow the entire topic and shut down any chance of legitimate, helpful conversation. Don't you Christ-frickers ever just stfu about that nonsense so this guy can get some input that may be helpful? Jesus.
So instead of just letting them go, and letting IT go, you decided to respond with this and turn this thread to what will essentially be a religious debate. Good job on taking away from OP and others who may seek actual help. You were better off just not saying anything like this. FWIW, I am agnostic and refuse to step foot in a church.
Posted on 10/24/16 at 7:42 am to Lacour
Well, life is largely pointless. 
The big picture though is depression is just boring.
The big picture though is depression is just boring.
Posted on 10/24/16 at 7:44 am to Lacour
I go through ruts from time-to-time. It's not fun. The work, go home, work, go home cycle can get you down. A few things have helped me over the years:
-Try to plan one thing every day you can look forward to. I'll try to focus on a hobby... even if it's only for 20-30 minutes, that can help my brain refocus.
- Exercise. I know that can be hard to do when you're in the dumps, but even if you go for a short walk outside, that can be enough to get you going.
- Stay out of the news cycle. Turn off the TV and listen to some of your favorite music.
I'm not sure if this is contributing to your depression or not. Like many, I was born and raised in a religious household, surrounded by believers. As I got older, I had more doubts and questions about it. That certainly led to anxiety and depression. No one wanted to talk about it, and those that did would shut down if faith was questioned.
It took a long time to work through that, but at least now with the internet, there's plenty of information and support out there for you.
-Try to plan one thing every day you can look forward to. I'll try to focus on a hobby... even if it's only for 20-30 minutes, that can help my brain refocus.
- Exercise. I know that can be hard to do when you're in the dumps, but even if you go for a short walk outside, that can be enough to get you going.
- Stay out of the news cycle. Turn off the TV and listen to some of your favorite music.
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I have a hard time believing as well
I'm not sure if this is contributing to your depression or not. Like many, I was born and raised in a religious household, surrounded by believers. As I got older, I had more doubts and questions about it. That certainly led to anxiety and depression. No one wanted to talk about it, and those that did would shut down if faith was questioned.
It took a long time to work through that, but at least now with the internet, there's plenty of information and support out there for you.
Posted on 10/24/16 at 7:45 am to Lacour
Write down 5 things every day that you are thankful for. Realize that no matter how bad you think you have it, there are millions of people who have it worse than you do. Do something for someone else without expecting anything in return.
Posted on 10/24/16 at 7:46 am to Lacour
Read some existentialism, like Nasea by Sartre or the Plague by Camus.
Posted on 10/24/16 at 7:46 am to Blue Velvet
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And then the goddam Christians have to come in here to advertise and completely overshadow the entire topic and shut down any chance of legitimate, helpful conversation
You can say that all you want. He asked what we've done to help with our depression. I'd be a liar if I said the bible hasn't had anything to do with it. I know it's not for everyone. But that's just my personal story.
Posted on 10/24/16 at 7:48 am to Lacour
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I have a hard time believing as well
Then don't. Don't put faith into something that you don't believe in. Religion can be great for a lot of people but for many more it is false hope and just an avenue to dump your problems instead of facing them and dealing with them.
Depression is a terrible thing and a relentless bitch. It is consuming when youre in the middle of it and it doesn't let go so it wears you down. Sometimes, you just have to sit back and say "right now, I'm not OK. I'm sad and this is just where I'm at." Accepting and acknowledging something initially can be a release as it will allow you to get past the guilt that you may be filling. You have a good life with a family and are probably sitting there wondering sometimes "why the frick am I sad right now" and that starts to wear on you and can snowball into a huge wall of guilt. Accept your situation for right now, don't dwell to heavily on the negative things but be honest about them and know that they are there. Once you can do that, you can learn to manage it and push through it. Doing this will allow you to find small tweaks that you can make to improve your mood and outlook on things. This is something that should be dealt with head on. Talk with family about it, sit down and talk with your wife about it over a glass of wine. Often times just releasing that negative energy that festering inside can help a lot. Find laughter, hell force laughter. Seek professional help and do not be ashamed for doing so. Sometimes we are not OK, and that is OK.
Edit: OP, if you are outdoorsy at all, bring the family on a camping trip. Right now is a great time of the year and the woods and being in nature is always a great way to rejuvenate yourself.
This post was edited on 10/24/16 at 7:53 am
Posted on 10/24/16 at 7:48 am to Scruffy
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Well, life is largely pointless.
Scruffy needs to shut up.
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The big picture though is depression is just boring.
Scruffy should seek some help while at the hospital.
Posted on 10/24/16 at 7:50 am to Lacour
Tell your doc to hook you up with a mild anti-depressant like Lexapro. This gets your brain into a chemically correct scenario and the thoughts of depression begin to peel away to reveal a happier person. Feel better mentally and the rest begins to take care of itself. Seriously, same scenario you describe was me. After a while, I tapered off of the dose to a much smaller percent of the original dose and all is still well.
Good luck! It is not good to feel like nothing is fun anymore!
Need my mail, let me know. I can relate.........
Good luck! It is not good to feel like nothing is fun anymore!
Need my mail, let me know. I can relate.........
Posted on 10/24/16 at 7:51 am to Lacour
Hire an escort to have a threesome with you and your wife.
Posted on 10/24/16 at 7:55 am to Lacour
I used to be depressed but years ago I came to the realization that thinking about is is what gets you stuck in a depression. Stop thinking about it. Stop having "deep" thoughts or dwelling on your life mentally. I'm dead serious. All this "mindfulness" stuff is the worst possible advice. That's the opposite of what gets you better. Stop examining/thinking about yourself and just live.
Posted on 10/24/16 at 7:58 am to Lacour
Exercise always gets rid of any form of depression I have.
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