Well in my case I was very depressed but was never treated. In my opinion you never completely get over it because you still remember all the feelings and everything. But for me I kinda had an extreme reality check and then left town and had time to heal away from everything.
My best friend has also been threw pretty bad depression and used to cut as i did. And we both feel the same way, It never goes away but it helps to take control of your own mind and try focusing on better things in life.
I've giving this alot of thought the past year.
Originally posted by Atlantis001
I keep things to myself... people don't want to hear you when you are depressed. Let time take care of it.
Hmm.
I guess you're partly right. Most people wouldn't give a two shillings s**t about your depression, but the ones really close to you would be rather concerned. Especially if it's a severe case, when it gets potentially life-threatening.
I just tell my truth on a matter and if someone doesn't like it, then it has now become their problem. I will not take responsibility for anyone elses pain. I won't let anyone try to pin guilt on me neither. Once I see it being done to me, I point it out. Usually they don't like to hear that....but then ol well, that also not my problem.
Originally posted by Shinde Imasu
Hmm.I guess you're partly right. Most people wouldn't give a two shillings s**t about your depression, but the ones really close to you would be rather concerned. Especially if it's a severe case, when it gets potentially life-threatening.
Maybe. Sometimes even those who are close to you think you made it up. Perhaps its because its difficult to know when its truth or not, or they don't care so much.
There are many situations where everyone shows to be surprised about your depression when a bad thing happen.
Originally posted by Atlantis001
Maybe. Sometimes even those who are close to you think you made it up. Perhaps its because its difficult to know when its truth or not, or they don't care so much.There are many situations where everyone shows to be surprised about your depression when a bad thing happen.
Mmm.
Really there is only one way to prove it, and that's getting a professional's opinion on the matter. I can imagine some people on these boards saying that cutting would be a fairly reliable sign, but it's not. Plenty of people cut themselves because their friends do it and they want to still be part of the group. It's really stupid, I know, but some people do do it. Cutting isn't a reliable sign of depression. It sometimes happens with depression, but not all the time.
My girlfriend has just finished therapy to help deal with depression, so I know what's it's like to both be depressed and to be close to someone who is depressed. It did shock me when I found some small scars on her wrist, and that's what got me motivated to get her to see a therapist. I had already been through it all and I knew how dangerous it was. She's doing a lot better now, and her scars (both physical and psychological) are healing well.
Originally posted by frankenfeltchNo. Sex is actually a depressant itself.
What helps depression?sex.
What happens if lack of sex is the cause of depression?
masturbate.
Originally posted by inimalistMore like worse in fact. I hope people realize there is a reason people have to get degrees to help with these things.
indeedLSD helps depression? lol
Originally posted by Nellinator
More like worse in fact. I hope people realize there is a reason people have to get degrees to help with these things.
I hear you dude, its like getting self help advice from Dr. Phil.
and the LSD thing, totally worse. Speaking as someone with more experience with psychoactive drugs than with psychology, hallucinogens are not a good idea when you are unhappy. If you want to take them, control everything you possibly can, including your emotional state beforehand.
sex is a depressant? I thought endorphins gave you a rush?
I realise you need a degree to help with these things.
And I'm not trying to give any self-help ideas. There are a few people trying though. All I'm doing is sharing my experience.
In case you're wondering, I wasn't typing that with the idea of "Oh God, they're bashing me". I agree with your point, I'm just covering my own behind as well.
Please, share your experiences, I, and I am sure Nell as well, were just doing the same.
I don't know (and can't be bothered to look) to see if it was you or not, but many people are very much anti-medication or anti-shrink when it comes to mental health issues.
I agree with many of the complaints against them, but honestly feel that overmedication is a problem that stems from society and not from the medical community.
For myself, and I will put words into Nell's mouth again as well, that is an entirely dangerous position to have. The only people who have any conception of what those pills are really doing are the doctors and pharmacists. And to be honest, if you are a depression sufferer, you should be on your knees praying that you can be treated with medication, the alternative is no effective treatment.
Originally posted by inimalistYah, the chance of recovery without medication is terribly low even with therapy. In 99% of mental disorders I can think of, medical intervention combined with therapy proves the most effective.
Please, share your experiences, I, and I am sure Nell as well, were just doing the same.I don't know (and can't be bothered to look) to see if it was you or not, but many people are very much anti-medication or anti-shrink when it comes to mental health issues.
I agree with many of the complaints against them, but honestly feel that overmedication is a problem that stems from society and not from the medical community.
For myself, and I will put words into Nell's mouth again as well, that is an entirely dangerous position to have. The only people who have any conception of what those pills are really doing are the doctors and pharmacists. And to be honest, if you are a depression sufferer, you should be on your knees praying that you can be treated with medication, the alternative is no effective treatment.
As to your earlier question about sex, that was off the top of my head. A quick literature search and a pile of studies indicating it. Endorphins wear off so the effects don't last. In some cases the drop off of physical endorphins combined with psychical exhaustion can make the low even worse. I think I remember you telling me you had access to literature databases so search these if you are interested...
Adolescent depression and suicide risk - Association with sex and drug behavior
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PREVENTIVE MEDICINE 27 (3): 224-231 OCT 2004
And then I got bored as databases are tediously time consuming.