re: Depression: Has anyone been dealing with it more and more lately?

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t is very likely that for most people, not all, that there is legitimately something wrong in their lives that needs to be addressed whether it’s a bad relationship, financial hardship, addiction (which usually results from self-medicating to treat depression), spiritual deficit, feeling useless, death of a loved one, guilt over past actions/inaction, etc. you have to figure out what is eating you and address it for your depression to go away.

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This is a good summation, although I am no expert on depression. Most people avoid going within because it is easier to drink or use to escape the unpleasant feelings we have. This just creates more problems instead of solving any.

I have noticed that non-spiritual people are eaten alive by negativity, anger, and hopelessness.

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MJC,

I meant to post this the other day for your thread but got sidetracked. I think a lot of depression today stems from lack of proper nutrition. The average American's diet is shite and our food isn't as nutritious as it should be. I am speaking from experience from what helped me a lot over the past few years FWIW. I was in a bad place after my dad passed. I improved my diet and exercise and it changed my outlook on things. Overall I am in a much better place.

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Kelvin, it’s good to hear from you bruh. And I feel everything you said. You’re absolutely on the right track, but the problem is that you worked hard at it and made long term life changes, and people rarely wanna do this the right way. It’s all about the easy, medicinal way out. I can tell you I used to wake up and hate my life, but go for a brisk 4-5 mile run and my mood was excellent all day. Working out always has that affect and increases endorphins. I could def make some major changes to my diet, but my body is so beat up and broken these days, it’s hard to aim for the level of fitness where I once was (because my life depended on it).... but I’ve tried DDP yoga and I still do a walk/run for about 6 Miles a few days a week which def relieves stress and less depression is a biproduct. But I know something is wrong with me. I’m self aware enough to not let it overtake me. Im willing to try anything to dodge the crippling darkness that creeps in. I’m sure a diet change would do me a shite ton of good, and it certainly can’t hurt. My thing is, I have to almost keep a lid on my depression because I feel guilty for feeling this way because I’m incredibly blessed and I don’t want my wife feeling like things are her fault etc. Anyway, glad you’re winning the battle the right way And great to hear from you. I’m kind of excited to start up a new diet/exercise program and restore my youthful exuberance. My physical goal is to get back in a boxing gym. It’s gonna take a lot of work..... but I figure if I get to that level, perhaps my depression is no more.

ive been dealing with it oo. my legal issues, and im bored. need to find more hobbies and maybe a group. A job too. Only pleasure i got was making art. I also need to go to an AA meeting. i was found passed out in a ditch.