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re: Depression- PAGING TheWalrus- how have you overcome it?
Posted on 6/23/21 at 8:46 pm to wasteland
Posted on 6/23/21 at 8:46 pm to wasteland
My wife has treatment resistant depression. Sometimes worse than others but it's always there. She more or less endures it. What the commercials don't tell you is the meds don't work for everybody.
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Posted on 6/23/21 at 8:52 pm to wasteland
Dude, people here have no idea what true depression is. “Exercise” “bang women” “blah blah blah”. True depression cannot be cured, it can be maintained with a lot of work. If you’re looking for a easy button, you’re not gonna find it. Talking to someone during your bad times but also talking during the good times can help alleviate some of the terrible thoughts that go through your head. I suggest finding someone that you feel comfortable with and start the process.
Everyone is different so what works for me may not work for you. Personally, I have really good days and then I have really bad days. During the bad days It’s a drain. You feel like nobody wants to hear your problems and unfortunately you’re probably right. Finding the right friends or group that will listen to you will be worth the wait and trouble finding them.
Good luck man. I know what you’re going through and hope you know or can see that there is light at the end of the long tunnel.
Everyone is different so what works for me may not work for you. Personally, I have really good days and then I have really bad days. During the bad days It’s a drain. You feel like nobody wants to hear your problems and unfortunately you’re probably right. Finding the right friends or group that will listen to you will be worth the wait and trouble finding them.
Good luck man. I know what you’re going through and hope you know or can see that there is light at the end of the long tunnel.
Posted on 6/23/21 at 8:55 pm to DeltaTigerDelta
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Psalms and Proverbs
Man I used to wear Proverbs out. Rules to live by
Posted on 6/23/21 at 8:57 pm to Celery
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Consume positive psychology material books and podcasts
Have any recommendations?
Posted on 6/23/21 at 8:58 pm to CHiPs25
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You feel like nobody wants to hear your problems and unfortunately you’re probably right.
It's really hard to be a friend or especially a family member of a depressed person. It's draining for them; it's draining for the people close to them too. The depression sucks up all the oxygen. Your needs don't get met because the depressed person is incapable of meeting them. Tough on children especially and can lead to a lot of anger and resentment on their part.
This post was edited on 6/23/21 at 8:59 pm
Posted on 6/23/21 at 9:01 pm to wasteland
First and foremost understand that life has ups and downs for everyone. You are a very important person to the friends and family that have been lucky enough to know you.
It’s ok to not have all the answers or feel overwhelmed or disconnected. It’s not ok to feel like your problems are a burden to everyone else. They’re not. We all needs help sometimes.
Alcohol and drugs may seem to help but they make the matter much worse.
And probably most importantly the world is a better place with you in it.
Keep seeking your personal solution to this temporary problem. And know the sun always rises again.
These are the words I wish I had the smarts and courage to tell my late wife.
I pray you find strength and peace.
It’s ok to not have all the answers or feel overwhelmed or disconnected. It’s not ok to feel like your problems are a burden to everyone else. They’re not. We all needs help sometimes.
Alcohol and drugs may seem to help but they make the matter much worse.
And probably most importantly the world is a better place with you in it.
Keep seeking your personal solution to this temporary problem. And know the sun always rises again.
These are the words I wish I had the smarts and courage to tell my late wife.
I pray you find strength and peace.
Posted on 6/23/21 at 9:03 pm to wasteland
No answers. I went to my first therapy session this week. She asked why I was there and my answer was that most days it feels like there is an elephant sitting on my chest and he's putting more and more weight on me.
It was... interesting. Not sure I felt any better walking out. Probably worse actually. Interested to see where it goes.
It was... interesting. Not sure I felt any better walking out. Probably worse actually. Interested to see where it goes.
Posted on 6/23/21 at 9:05 pm to Jim Rockford
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It's really hard to be a friend or especially a family member of a depressed person. It's draining for them; it's draining for the people close to them too. The depression sucks up all the oxygen. Your needs don't get met because the depressed person is incapable of meeting them. Tough on children especially and can lead to a lot of anger and resentment on their part.
Really well said.
Posted on 6/23/21 at 9:06 pm to wasteland
Kidding. Get some sunlight and exercise.
This post was edited on 6/23/21 at 9:07 pm
Posted on 6/23/21 at 9:07 pm to wasteland
The gym
Posted on 6/23/21 at 9:10 pm to wasteland
Drink and drink heavily. Wake up at 4am, grab the day by the balls, lather rinse and repeat.
Posted on 6/23/21 at 9:12 pm to wasteland
Exercise, eat right, get sun, and meaningful social interactions.
Posted on 6/23/21 at 9:15 pm to wasteland
Self medication through exercise, diet, quality sleep. But then kratom, weed, and cutting out alcohol except for maybe 2 days a week
Posted on 6/23/21 at 9:16 pm to wasteland
I hate to hear you're struggling. I get it from time to time. Working out, eating better, and getting more sleep usually does the trick for me.
Posted on 6/23/21 at 9:18 pm to wasteland
I don’t. Anti-depressants help a little, but not much. I’ve been on and off them for about 6 months, and it’s still a big struggle.
Posted on 6/23/21 at 9:23 pm to jamiegla1
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Have any recommendations?
I like the Live Happy Now podcast. I’ve at times just let it run while driving or exercising. Shawn Achor and Sonja Lyibmyorski and Angela Duckworth are the only authors coming to mind.
Posted on 6/23/21 at 9:25 pm to wasteland
Banging fitness models and younger women 
Posted on 6/23/21 at 9:27 pm to wasteland
I've been dealing with depression for a while. I've done a lot, meds, neurofeedback, Internal Family Systems, transcranial dirext current.
It all works, to varying degrees.
But then one day, down in the dumps, I simply decided that I hated feeling this way amd chose to no longer be depressed anymore. Kinda like Dane Cook, I said "frick this game, grandma!"
So far, I might feel a little sad but it doesn't possess me.
It all works, to varying degrees.
But then one day, down in the dumps, I simply decided that I hated feeling this way amd chose to no longer be depressed anymore. Kinda like Dane Cook, I said "frick this game, grandma!"
So far, I might feel a little sad but it doesn't possess me.
Posted on 6/23/21 at 9:34 pm to wasteland
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For 19 years, i have taken medication and occasionally seen a therapist but it’s been rough lately.
see a therapist regularly, even when you feel like you don't need it. this is key.
medication can help treat the symptom, but a good therapist can get to the root of the issues.
lastly, even though you are dealing with this for a long time, everything is "temporary." yes it can suck, and you may go backwards on occasion, but perseverance and working on yourself constantly will get you through it. talking with a close friend can help too. but don't spend too much time on problems. spend more of our time on finding solutions.
also, be selfish in a good way. make yourself the number 1 priority by improving yourself physically. spend some time every day doing this along with challenging yourself intellectually on a daily basis and emotionally too. and if you are a spiritual person or not, praying by yourself for positive things can never hurt.
This post was edited on 6/23/21 at 9:37 pm
Posted on 6/23/21 at 9:35 pm to Celery
8 years ago I was in a hospital stay that lasted 3 months and had been told I would have to go to a nursing home while facing the very real possibility of never walking again. My mom had died less than a year ago from lung cancer and the love of my life had just passed away from pancreatic cancer. I lost my career, home, all my money and even my pets. I was about as depressed as a person can be because I was in pure hell.
I was put on anti-depressants which I refused. Put on sleepy aides which I refused. I refused to be one of those people who thinks he/she needs a pill to function.
What got me thru was prayer. Whenever it got bad I would just say "Heavenly father I know you love me and are just making me stronger by testing my faith. I know you will never put more on my plate than I can handle. Please give me the strength to get past these struggles."
Those couple sentences got me past some very tough times, but everyone is different. Some are mentally strong and others wallow in self-pity. Nobody said life is easy.
I was put on anti-depressants which I refused. Put on sleepy aides which I refused. I refused to be one of those people who thinks he/she needs a pill to function.
What got me thru was prayer. Whenever it got bad I would just say "Heavenly father I know you love me and are just making me stronger by testing my faith. I know you will never put more on my plate than I can handle. Please give me the strength to get past these struggles."
Those couple sentences got me past some very tough times, but everyone is different. Some are mentally strong and others wallow in self-pity. Nobody said life is easy.
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