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I've dealt with depression for close to 20 years, been on meds since I was 11. Been to so many psychiatrists and psychologists I stopped keeping count They don't help and will never help. So for me the ultimate outcome will be a drastic one as I can't exist in a world as it is, cold and uncaring. The world can't ever change and I won't accept that.
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Turn off your TV, stop listening to the mainstream and don't ever focus on what keeps the 'majority' going or any of the moronic people bickering about nonsensical garbage, getting involved into the outcome of restrictive thinking always will get you down. You don't have to fulfill any of the societal demands regarding what you have to achieve or what person you should be, just do you and never give a fuck about any of the naysayers. Wish you the best and that you hopefully will someday come to the conclusion that there are indeed still people caring and worth fighting for in this world, even if they are in the minority. And you're way too much of a nice person to waste yourself like that, don't give in to that everday BS, even if it's all easier said than done ;>.
Again, best of wishes and stay strong.
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I hear you. Sometimes I feel the same way, that the world is a terrible place and humanity will always suck. Other days I feel like no, nothing lasts forever, not even what our limited perspective would dismiss as "human nature."
But yesterday I helped console my friend who lost the love of his life to a rare illness, and I woke today to a message from him saying he feels this incredible sense of peace. And it's like, fuck, this is it. This is what we've got. The world may be dark and terrible, or it may be temporarily bad before the cycles of history turn again and things improve, but we still have the love we can share we each other. And that's not nothing. That is, perhaps, everything.
So I go on loving and being loved, because that's all there is. That's the only thing to do some days. And it keeps a candle burning against the darkness, so that a few of us can choose to live another day, and make things a little better for the people we care about, or the people whose lives we may never know how we've touched.
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Everything is a state of change... Don't give up five minutes before the miracle!
As long as we are alive, anything can change to make that breakthrough we have awaited all of our lives in some cases. Others are going through a lot too, so remember you are not the only one out there. Lots of people want to help in the world, as grim as it seems sometimes. Anyway, I am blabbing - stay safe out there everyone!
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That picture... You found me!
It is interesting from my perspective, since I used to feel that way with tons of anxiety and bipolar depression stuff tied into my autism before. Missed out on a lot because of that when my body was actually healthier. Then, there is this strange "split" between my younger healthier self that could get a lot done, and then all the illness that took over later. I still am haunted by what my mind thinks I should be, and then the reality that my body is a bit broken.
Always have to be careful I don't overdo things and pay later physically, but over time I have learned to adapt because there isn't really much alternative or choice for now if I want to try and survive and come to terms with it. I don't have much of a choice for now ^ Still happy to see the giveaway as I'm passing through. I picked commenting right here over bumping the whole thing, thanks to your picture that made me contemplate some.
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really a "10 minutes of deep, very deep thoughts" pic.
also loved the reading of:
...I have learned to adapt... if I want to try and survive..."
i know this comes from pain, but... sounds powerful, natural, beautiful :D
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I just hear that no one is alone. that there is always someone nearby. but the reality is that no one is around and there is neither the strength nor the desire to seek.
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I haven't bumped in a while. Sorry, I barely check the forums lately.
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buongiorn-o bump-o!
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Refilling!
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Original thread - Original Post by DesertMouse1
I've dealt with depression for over a decade, plus PTSD and some health complications which also make things even worse than what they are. But at least I had people that helped me. Friends, family, and even strangers from support groups that made things easier.
You should NEVER think you are alone, because there's always someone willing to help if you look around you. This might sound cliché but it's real, there are terrible people but there are also extremely kind ones. 💙
Also, if you can and you feel strong enough, please lend a hand to others in need. I've done this for years when I am confident enough that I can take on other people's problems without affecting my health to the point of getting me down.
Remember it's important to help others, but also take care of yourself.
Diagnosed depression isn't a joke (as in diagnosed by a professional and not by the patient, don't confuse it with other symptoms!). It's a serious condition and it shouldn't be taken lightly because it's not a physical illness. Just like cancer ends up with death, depression will escalate to suicide or cripple you in many ways.
Everyone feels "down" once in a while, but for some people it's a daily pattern of depression. The good news is that it is treatable.
Usually through therapy, medication, or a combination of the two. Antidepressant medication, despite some side effects, can help lift a person from the depths of depression within weeks of starting medication therapy.
If one medication doesn't work for you or the side effects are too much for you to live with, keep in mind that there are many others your doctor could give you to try.
Make sure your doctor knows about any other meds you are taking and always ask questions about your medication therapy, if needed.
Btw, DON'T get self-diagnosed, it's a terrible idea. You might be sad or during a grieving period, so always check with a doctor.
Besides, I don't know about other countries but over here antidepressants are only available if you have a medical prescription, so you will only be left with a possibly wrong diagnostic and no way to deal with it.
Some info:
What Is Depression?
Google users can now screen themselves for depression, then seek treatment
Taking Care of Yourself While Supporting a Depressed Loved One
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