Depression...

[Kittyhawk]

What do you think of this.... Do you know someone who has it? What are the best coping skills for this? Should you continue to ride when negative destructive thoughts are about in your mind?

If you do have depression please PM me as I'd like to know more... I'll explain why when I reply.

[WickedOne]

PM send Kitty.

[placidfemme]

What do you think of this.... Do you know someone who has it? What are the best coping skills for this? Should you continue to ride when negative destructive thoughts are about in your mind?

If you do have depression please PM me as I'd like to know more... I'll explain why when I reply.

I don't know a hell of a lot about this topic, ofcourse theres been times when I've been depressed, but I didn't have my bike back then, so I guess that doesn't count.

I wouldn't advise riding if your in a depressed state, it distracts from you focusing on the road and possible dangers. Seek help (theres no shame in that) and work on it.

[ManDownUnder]

I'd love to know how common it is - real depression I mean, not transient mood following normal life event - dog dies or parent passes away.

Any stats type info out there? Y'know - 1 in 20 get it or... whatever.

And recover/longer term prospects? What can be expected?

[placidfemme]

I'd love to know how common it is - real depression I mean, not transient mood following normal life event - dog dies or parent passes away.

Any stats type info out there? Y'know - 1 in 20 get it or... whatever.

And recover/longer term prospects? What can be expected?

Isn't it 1 in 5? Or is that just "mental illness" in general?

[dawnrazor]

Know quite a few people who have suffered from depression from one degree to another. All of them where helped by seeking help either medically or phycologically (sic)...I have often thought to myself, if you have to ask the question "Am I depressed?", then chances are you are. The level and severity of that depression is what is hard to measure however.

There is no shame in feeling down or blue every now and again, but persistant feelings of depression need help!

If your doctor doesn't help, go to another doctor, or keep telling people until you get help...

I recently worked on the new John Kirwan commercials where he talks about his battle with depression. They have probably been one of the most worth while things I have ever done...the helpline is meant to be of a very high standard......

[spookytooth]

I suffer from it not too much of a hassel now kinda have my headspace under control But i can tell you its a real cunt of a place to be.I spent close to 10 years just brooding/hiding away but i cant give advise i just realised i had a problem and worked it out on my own Now im pretty happy being anty social barsted

[ManDownUnder]

http://www.depression.org.nz/

I haven't looked - but found it on the recommendation of another...

[Mrs Busa Pete]

And recover/longer term prospects? What can be expected?

Don't know the stats on how many.
There is no recovery you will always have it. It's just how you deal with it that will make a differance.

This is a fact though 90% of suisides happen in August through depression.

[vifferman]

i just realised i had a problem and worked it out on my own Now im pretty happy being anty social barsted

Good for you.

[u4ea]

.REM..................Everybody Hurts



When the day is long
And the night is yours alone
When youre sure youve had enough of this life
Hang on
Cause everybody hurts

Take comfort in your freinds

Everybody hurts
Dont forget
When you feel like your alone
NO........Youre not alone
Hold on...................

[vifferman]

Don't know the stats on how many.
There is no recovery you will always have it.

That's not entirely true - it depends what type it is, and what caused it.
Some depression is situational, or transient, and readily treated by therapy and/or drooogs. Some is due to neurochemical problems, which is the kind I think you're referring to. It's a bastid.

[ManDownUnder]

Any links to other useful sites/resources?

http://www.depression.org.nz/ is one... any others out there people would recommend?

[vifferman]

Any links to other useful sites/resources?

http://www.depression.org.nz/ is one... any others out there people would recommend?

Yeah - I found heaps of people with interesting things to say about their mental health problems on some of the piercing forums.
Strange that...

[Mrs Busa Pete]

That's not entirely true - it depends what type it is, and what caused it.
Some depression is situational, or transient, and readily treated by therapy and/or drooogs. Some is due to neurochemical problems, which is the kind I think you're referring to. It's a bastid.

That is true but once you have had situational or transient depression every time something happens in your life that you cant cope with you become depressed and have to go back on meds. There for it has not gone away its just gone to sleep for a while.