Depression...

**vifferman** · 25th January 2008, 14:50

Originally Posted by Bloody Mad Woman (BMW)

I am grateful that my medication is all sorted and is working. It is so good to be out of the big black hole at present.

Good stuff, BMW!

I hope things continue to get better for you.

**007XX** · 25th January 2008, 14:56

Originally Posted by Bloody Mad Woman (BMW)

Progress not perfection
I went to a place last week and visited some friends - over the last 8-10 years they have seen what I have been thru. I received a compliment from an older wiser guy who simply said "My goodness you have changed - you have come thru so much and it is amazing to see and hear where you are at now".

I am grateful that my medication is all sorted and is working. Without it the whole chemical imbalance will come back. I've proved that often enough.
I cannot and will not get complacent about depression. It can strike at any time and sometimes for no reason at all. It is so good to be out of the big black hole at present.

Awesome news!!!

Welcome to the other side

**Kittyhawk** · 9th February 2008, 23:55

My OE is on hold. I started packing up on a Monday 2 weeks ago feeling sorry for myself as I feel there is nothing here, but excited at the same time as I was wondering what kind of bike I'd buy and tour around Auzzie on...got a phone call that day saying I was successful at an interview.

Now Im staying put until I sort my career out get qualified..

Then I will go riding around Auzzie then the rest of the world.

**Bikernereid** · 10th February 2008, 00:37

Excellent news about the job shame about the trip though. Oz will still be waiting for you so something to look forward to once you are settled in the new job. Exciting times ahead.

Originally Posted by Kittyhawk

My OE is on hold. I started packing up on a Monday 2 weeks ago feeling sorry for myself as I feel there is nothing here, but excited at the same time as I was wondering what kind of bike I'd buy and tour around Auzzie on...got a phone call that day saying I was successful at an interview.

Now Im staying put until I sort my career out get qualified..

Then I will go riding around Auzzie then the rest of the world.

**buellbabe** · 11th February 2008, 08:24

Great stuff Kittyhawk!

Hope the new job is a step in the right direction for you

**Gubb** · 1st March 2008, 20:16

Put it off for long enough, and wrote about this in another thread, so i'll just copy and paste it.

Link to the original thread + Pics.

Originally Posted by Hubba Gubba

Fuck it. Here's the story.

I was diagnosed as clinically depressed 6 years ago. Since then i've battled with it every day of my life. Suicide attempts, weeks where I can't even get out of bed, you name it, i've been through it. Lost 2 great mates to suicide as well.

Anywho. To me, the Phoenix represents my struggle. Rising from the ashes, means that tomorrow can always be a better day, and no matter how deep and dark I feel, I will get better soon. Today is not the end of the world. The bird aspect of it also represents freedom of the soul. It is also looking forward, towards the future.

The star that it is carrying up with it represents 5 things that have got me through some tough times.

Friends.
Family.
Love.
Honour.
Integrity.

The star is supposed to look deformed, as though it has been dragged through hell and back (just as I have been), and that effect will come with the shading.

Sappy, I know, but it means a lot to me, and I am utterly stoked with how it turned out.

**NZIrish** · 2nd March 2008, 04:51

last time i ws depressed i grabbed a rifle, a map of the city and a tall building LOL...No but seriously I was diagnosed with PTSD in a previous job, once the bosses found I was getting help for it they rallied around alright ..., they fabricated a bad story against me, took me to court and forced me to leave. It was like a fucking outer body experience!

**Teflon** · 2nd March 2008, 08:19

Originally Posted by fireball

tried working myself to point of exhaustion today i think and hope it has worked

Try heavy dead lifts.. deadlifts fixes everything, helps with sleep, excellent for self confidence.. makes you mentally tough ( you'll be surprised with how much you can lift )

or smoke some weed..

**GerryAttrick** · 2nd March 2008, 08:58

Its probably more common than many think - I have it and have had it off and on for several years. Depression (as opposed to just feeling crap or sad about losing a pet, family member or whatever) is neurochemical. The standard treatment is by using drugs (antidepressants) to balance those neuro chemicals. However it comes and goes with some times being worse. I have had years when I have had no problems so while its always possible to relapse it may never happen.

Tiredness, stress and a whole heap of other things seem to make mine worse but I take my meds - don't hide it and I find that a bit of exercise always makes things better. If your body feels good then usually the depression goes..

Personally I ride my bike everyday regardless of how I feel. Its the one place I have to think about riding and not any other $hit and I always feel great after a ride. One thing that does help is having mates who drag you out for rides as its easy to tell yourself you feel to crappy to be bothered.

So - if you have a few mates who ride make sure they know that you have depression and get them to give you a hurry up to go riding.

Just my 2c worth -YMMV

**fireball** · 2nd March 2008, 09:24

im still not sleeping very well, i cant remember the last night of decent sleep that i have had (more than 4 hours)

i am moving out east soon maybe that will help....