Depression...

[vifferman]

Anyone can become depressed even the most hardened up amongst us. Usually caused by an event. Some though are prone to depression and it is something they have to live with. Sad to say that the 'get pissed with your mates and harden up attitude' makes me want to scream.

There is no way of really expressing what being depressed feels like. I had a bout of this that lasted nearly six months. I never ever want to go back there ever again. Mine was caused by a series of events.

I make sure that I am around people that I feel good with, that I exercise, that I do something for me, that I remember who I am and what I have done/achieved, that I set goals - sounds a bit CBT, but it works for some, it did for me. Therapy is good too. It has made me more compassionate and understanding of others.

That's very good advice, surfer, and right on the button.
Nothing wrong with CBT - if nothing else, it helps you to be more aware of where your head's at, and the things you think that don't do you any favours.

About that series of events - your real name's not Lemony Snickett, is it?

[ManDownUnder]

Nothing wrong with CBT - if nothing else, it helps you to be more aware of where your head's at, and the things you think that don't do you any favours.

CBT? What's that? (Computer Based training?)

[surfer]

That's very good advice, surfer, and right on the button.
Nothing wrong with CBT - if nothing else, it helps you to be more aware of where your head's at, and the things you think that don't do you any favours.

About that series of events - your real name's not Lemony Snickett, is it?

ha ha classic, I think I've just pissed my pants

[BarBender]

i am one of life's little optimists
to me, the jar is always half-full, never half-empty

BUT
not intending to take the piss or belittle the subject .... reading this thread is making me depressed

so

is depression contageous?

[serious question]

I dont know about that.
But perhaps you are sensitive, gullable and a tad naive?

(not a serioous answer!)

[vifferman]

i am one of life's little optimists
to me, the jar is always half-full, never half-empty

I envy you - I'm probably the opposite. But if nothing else, I've learned not to take myself seriously.

BUT
not intending to take the piss or belittle the subject .... reading this thread is making me depressed

so

is depression contageous?

[serious question]

Well... the topic is depressing, and depressed people can really bum you out. Sometimes when I'm depressed, it really bums me out, and then I get pissed off instead, which is better.
I think...

[mstriumph]

I dont know about that.
But perhaps you are sensitive, gullable and a tad naive?

(not a serioous answer!)

dunno

i'm gonna get even MORE depressed thinking about it .........

[hXc]

i am one of life's little optimists
to me, the jar is always half-full, never half-empty

See, you optimists have got it all wrong!

If the glass was filled up only half way, it is half-full.
If the glass was filled past half-way, then emptied to half-way, it is half-empty.

[vifferman]

cow (with) big toungue

LOL.

"Cognitive Behavioural Therapy".
My doctor suggested "I don't think you need to go on a course, but trawl the Interdweeb and find out about it. I think it will probably help you."

So, I did. I agree with him.

[dawnrazor]

i am one of life's little optimists
to me, the jar is always half-full, never half-empty

Whilst I'm one of lifes pessimistic alcoholics

"the pint glass is always half empty!"

[WickedOne]

See, you optimists have got it all wrong!

If the glass was filled up only half way, it is half-full.
If the glass was filled past half-way, then emptied to half-way, it is half-empty.

Well put!!!

MsTriumph, there is no reason for this thread to depress you, it's just a bunch of people, who give a shit, helping others, should make you feel better about humankind if anything.

[surfer]

LOL.

"Cognitive Behavioural Therapy".
My doctor suggested "I don't think you need to go on a course, but trawl the Interdweeb and find out about it. I think it will probably help you."

So, I did. I agree with him.

Works for me plus a bit of psychotherapy, no shame in that.

[ManDownUnder]

MsTriumph, there is no reason for this thread to depress you, it's just a bunch of people, who give a shit, helping others, should make you feel better about humankind if anything.

Yup... This is no pity party. This is a bunch of people swapping notes... albeit non motorcycling notes.

Just people helping people.

[mstriumph]

nahhhh - it just makes me realise that so many people have these problems ........

just normal people

....... which gets me to wondering whether i have these problems too but am just too dense to realise it .............


a bit like a centipede - manages to get about just fine UNTIL someone asks it which leg it moves first .............

[V4ME]

If you feel you have depression - be courageous and get help.
The turmoil you put yourself through on a day to day basis both at work and at home is not worth it.

What is worse is the part it can play in the destruction of relationships to those who you hold dear...Your partner will give up on you because she/he doesnt know how to help you and your children grow up confused and angry.

Well said Barbender - and its not always triggers that sets off a high or a low - it can be more like a constant cloud hanging over you. Seek help - speak to your 'good' friends. -- For me bikeriding lifts the cloud. dropped all meds at the moment except for one to help me sleep.

[Ixion]

See, you optimists have got it all wrong!

If the glass was filled up only half way, it is half-full.
If the glass was filled past half-way, then emptied to half-way, it is half-empty.

Well, if it were me, I would want to know what bastard stole half my glass full of grog. And tell the barman he'd got a nerve only giving me a half glass, and demand another , full, glass. I'd drink the half glass first, just to tidy things up.

Dunno what that says about me. Summat 'orrible, prolly.

So, who's going to buy me a replacement glassfull ? Tell y'what, I'll just note down all the names and work through them.

Which , in a convoluted way , is deeply meaningful. I think.

I don't think i've ever had depression, but I know I give it to people. The number of times, I've been running through some of life's inescapable realities, and someone's said "Stop, you're making me depressed". Which is also deeply meaningful. Only an optimist can be really depressing. So why doesn't it work the other way round?