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Voted : the shakes
Cheer up. There are so many people who love you. Don't let depression get you down. 
Thanks Beez
Voted : can't be motivated to do anything but sit around/lie down all day
Sometimes I feel this way but then I remember the sunshine my children bring me every day.
Those are what keep me going minni...
Voted : apathy
I've delt with it most of my life, off and on again. Some days are better than others, that is all I really have to say about it.
Either you learn to live with it or you end up so medicated that you don't care, others just end up killing themselves.
Apathy, another good one. I've lived with mine, but somedays are sooo good, and then other days i just feel like hanging myself! It depends on what happens that day
Voted : suicidal thoughts
Depressed people often think about killing themselves. Severely depressed people often have a plan to kill themselves.
Voted : indifference to everything
Not caring about the things I once liked to do. Thinking God does not care about me. Wishing I would not wake up anymore. Wishing I had never been born. Believing there is no hope. Regretting past decisions.
Suicide? What is suicide but a wish to die? I'll die naturally some day--so, I'll have my wish. One of the reasons I won't do it. is that I would be wreaking havoc on all the people who truly love me and need me. I know what hideous inner torment is like. Why inflict that kind of pain on others? I am already suffering, so what's a little more? I'll stay alive until the end. It's the right thing to do.
There are two classifacations for abnormal depression: Clinical and Acute or Chrionic
Everyone feels sad or depressed from time to time, loss of a job, loved one or a truamatic emotion or physical injury, But these typically past in a few days. However, if you slump for weeks at a time or experience frequent episodes of depression for no apparent reason, this is a sign of abnormal depression.
In the latter case, I recommend seeing a specialist. Especially if it is recurring and intense. Typiclly Psycho-pharmacology therapy can correct it.
In extreme cases, there are other psychological illness' accompanying it. ADHD, Bi-polar Disorder, OCD and Schitzohenia. These require intensive drug theapies and ongoing treatment. Just FYI, so hang in there, it'll pass. Sometimes all it takes is a little inspiration.
Voted : apathy
I forget to eat when I'm feeling happy :D
by Jyl on Wed Feb 07, 07 5:55am
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sometime when I'm really depressed, all I have to do is read some of the postings on this web site and they really really cheer me up..make me laugh out loud...but that's just sometimes....here's a helpful Hint, go to the Local Animal Shelter and play with the Puppies.
Thanks you guys. Forgetmenot & Passive, i totally understand. My kids keep me hanging on, and i change from one minute to the next now. I should get help, infact if i ever felt motivated to do anything i would get help, it's just hard to get UP! lol I have friends calling me 24/7 and i hardly budge. Likea zombie. I feel like killing myself sometimes but then i could never hurt my kids or my mom like that. My mom just lost my brother, and when i was 11 my little sister so she's had it rough enough.
Spanky: That's awesome, i didn't know you could do that? Aww man i'd probably bring home the whole pound, haha
Hey Love, Think about this:
You can make a conscious decision to seek at least an assessment, start some medication now (it'll take from 1 to 12 months to find the right one and level off), obtain some insightful information and begin the healing process, or, you can continue to experience the ups and downs and emotional sadness.
Why choose unhappiness and misery when a simple appointment and little pill can get you going on the road to recovery now?
The longer you wait, the longer both you and I are going to miss seeing that skip in your step, twinkle in your eye and that most wonderful smile on your pretty face.
I'm telling you now Ms. Sweety, Don't do it for yourself, do it for your kids. they grow up fast and they deserve better then a mom who's disquited and dispondent. You're going to waste valuable time sulking and miss out on opportunity to have joy and bring joy into your lives. Forgive Love, I needed to remind you. Life is precious and life is short.
^ Medication should be a "Personal" choice. I really don't believe in it (for myself) but for other people, it should be your choice. I don't think meds are the answer, all too often doctors hand over meds and forget about the real problem/s.
I am sure that everyone thinks of suicide at one moment or another... wheather it is a fleeting thought or a serious plan.
^ Medication for depression is designed to raise the seritonin levels in the brain. Seritonin is a substance we normally produce that regulates mood and concentration.
An imbalance (low level) of seritonin cannot correct itself without a suppliment though medications. Once effective levels are acheived though daily therapy, the brain begins to self manufacture more seritonin on it's own. The medication is like the primer and is intended as a therapy for a maximum of two years. After that the brain should be up to replinishing the necessary supply it requires.
I'm not talking about Valium, Barbituates or stimulents here.
^ I know this seritonin inhibitors are in Zoloft, Prozac, ect.
I am simply stating that medication is not always safe (seritonin inhibitors also pose a serious risk of suicidal thoughts/actions in some people who take it) yes, it helps treat "A" symptom or two of depression, however... they are not "miracle" drugs. You can't possibly get better from depression with just meds alone, therapy is needed as well... add in a balanced diet and exercise - which probably does better than the meds anyways.
At this point i'm willing to try the meds, only because i took prozac before and it did help, the only reason i'm not taking anything is because i want to stay this size for summer, but i don't even care at this point, i'm willing to try ANYTHING and alcohol just makes it worse! lol
Thanks you guys
^ By all means then, if the prozac works then go for it... at least you won't have to be a pharmasutical ginuea pig.
Just remember, if there are "outside" influences that contribute to your depression (figths with spouse, money problems, ect.) the meds treat the depression, the problems will still be there.
you're right, and that does contribute. Good thinking! I never really thought of that, thanks shana
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