Depression

[Keanumoreira]

Hey guys...

 

I'm not feeling so good right now, not like myself. When I look around me I found no meaning to what I see or hear, smell touch or taste. Life doesn't seem interesting anymore, like none of it mattters. I'm not considering suicide, but how I'm feeling seems to demand it. I can't understand why this is happening to me; I just don't know what to do. I need some help or something before I do something very stupid.

[antonkr]

I suggest talking to a counselor about it. Never give up on life. No matter how frightening or hopeless it might be.

[TheCalliton]

well, i cant go on about religion in the topic, but if you wanna hear my part of it, PM meplease

[grannywils]

Hi Keanu,

Have you ever had bouts of depression before? This sounds like what you are having now. If you have not had it before it can be really frightening. It is never pleasant, but especially when it is happening for the first time. You can seek counseling for depression. There are so many wonderful people now who can help with this. Just don't give up on yourself. First of all, this is unfortunately a very common problem nowadays. So don't feel alone. And second of all, and even more important in my mind, you are one of the kindest, most good hearted young men on this site. I'm always smiling when I see one of your posts. So whatever you do, don't get down on yourself. This kind of thing happens to so many wonderful people, and it just doesn't seem right. But believe me, you can and you will get beyond it, and the world will look brighter to you again. This may be hard for you to see right now; but all I can tell you is to trust me. I have been right where you are, and I have come out of it. So can you. If you ever feel the need to talk privately about anything, please feel free to PM me as well. I still occasionaly get depressed, and I have learned a few little tricks to sort of warn myself how to avoid it or to lessen the pain. But you just hang in there, Keanu. A lot of people care about you.

[TheCalliton]

well, K, i myself have been feeling kinda depressed, but thats because im kind of a social outcast... i dont fit in well at school, and my dad insulted me the other way

 

so apart from my post above, i can console you other ways... people say im a wise guy

[Keanumoreira]

Hi Keanu,

Have you ever had bouts of depression before? This sounds like what you are having now. If you have not had it before it can be really frightening. It is never pleasant, but especially when it is happening for the first time. You can seek counseling for depression. There are so many wonderful people now who can help with this. Just don't give up on yourself. First of all, this is unfortunately a very common problem nowadays. So don't feel alone. And second of all, and even more important in my mind, you are one of the kindest, most good hearted young men on this site. I'm always smiling when I see one of your posts. So whatever you do, don't get down on yourself. This kind of thing happens to so many wonderful people, and it just doesn't seem right. But believe me, you can and you will get beyond it, and the world will look brighter to you again. This may be hard for you to see right now; but all I can tell you is to trust me. I have been right where you are, and I have come out of it. So can you. If you ever feel the need to talk privately about anything, please feel free to PM me as well. I still occasionaly get depressed, and I have learned a few little tricks to sort of warn myself how to avoid it or to lessen the pain. But you just hang in there, Keanu. A lot of people care about you.

 

Thank you Granny...You've always been there for those who needed it the most.

 

No, this isn't my first case of depression. I first had it when I was thirteen, and all I can remember was that I couldn't stop crying. I actually took a knife and pointed it at my chest to see how it felt. It was a very bad time for me, and it lasted for over a month.

 

I'm more mature now on how I handle it, and this case isn't as severe as the last, but it still hurts to feel like you are unwanted...by life...or its inhabitants.

 

Me and some of my other friends whom I am very close to on Nexus have talked about it the other day and on many occassion infact. I try and try to think of what I have, and say that I have it all, and I do. But when your brain says no, and your heart saids yes, and you don't know what to do...

 

Life just looks so bleak.

[TheCalliton]

allow me to impart a sotry of how a friend was lifted out of depression

he was walking along, his two closest friends trying to cheer him up (this was in a very arid area mind you) and he looks across the street. what he saw lifted him out of it for good. he saw... a cactus shaped like the male genitalia

ever since, he has been depression free

[Lisnpuppy]

Been right there with you ,hun. More that once. I HIGHLY recommend group therapy and a visit to your family doctor. It kept me around...ask me anything in a PM and I am happy to share.

 

But mostly I remember the words of my Father, who is a long-time recovering alcoholic. Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem.

 

Just remember that.

[zprospero]

First, YOU WILL GET BETTER.

 

I have also had these bouts of depression. I went to my college's therapist. I strongly recommend finding a counselor.

Just having someone to talk to, about anything and everything, with no worry of being judged. That helps immensely.

 

If you can't find a person when you need one, then write. Write anything. Pour your heart out in any way you can.

If you get those feelings out of you onto paper or just saying it out loud, you'll feel better.

 

I was a wreck, then one night, while I was trying to get to sleep. I was thinking about my parents, who are divorced. And I realized and said out loud, 'I blame myself for their divorce. But it's not my fault. It never was.' I felt a huge weight lift from me. I hated myself for it. Other things to, but that one was a huge relief.

 

Just hang on, and wait for the shift. Depression comes in waves. Keep your mind busy.

 

Find a counselor, write, compose music. Just express those feelings somehow, and then see how you feel.

[TheCalliton]

does nobody like my story? it is 100% true

just find something incredibly funny and think of it