It's more than just a feeling.
When you're depressed, it's like you're stuck in something way deeper than your limits, and the overal helplessness and inibility to espcape seems to only make everything worse. Depression can sometimes be overcome, but for some people, it's not that easy.
For people who are depressed, "getting happy" to make it go away simply means putting a smile on over whatever they're already feeling. It's not good and it doesn't help anything.
Maybe those who aren't depressed are superior. I don't know. But that's no excuse to trump all over those who are and tell them they're living wrong. It's not their fault, really.
So be nice and discuss.
Sam, you know Socks is going to come in here and derail this whole thread right? baddood;
Quote from: Geno290 on June 05, 2008, 08:33:22 PM
Sam, you know Socks is going to come in here and derail this whole thread right? baddood;
I don't see how discussion depression would be derailing the thread.
We have spell check; please try to use it once in a while.
Quote from: JMV on June 05, 2008, 08:33:54 PM
I don't see how discussion depression would be derailing the thread.
It's just bringing the flame war between LCK and Socks into this thread.
Quote from: Geno290 on June 05, 2008, 08:34:32 PM
It's just bringing the flame war between LCK and Socks into this thread.
...it wasn't just senseless flaming; they were actually discussing depression.
Shut up.
I've seen full-blown clinical depression up close. My dad was once so depressed that he couldn't step out of his door without a cane; my grandpa was once so depressed that he spent days on end sitting in a chair, just staring into space relentlessly. It's not pretty.
Quote from: Geno290 on June 05, 2008, 08:33:22 PM
Sam, you know Socks is going to come in here and derail this whole thread right?
I was not going to comment on this thread, I just want to point out that you derailed it right off the bat, congratulations.
Quote from: Socks on June 05, 2008, 08:37:05 PM
I was not going to comment on this thread, I just want to point out that you derailed it right off the bat, congratulations.
shit baddood;
Quote from: houdini on June 05, 2008, 08:36:36 PM
I've seen full-blown clinical depression up close. My dad was once so depressed that he couldn't step out of his door without a cane; my grandpa was once so depressed that he spent days on end sitting in a chair, just staring into space relentlessly. It's not pretty.
I've walked in on my Mother shooting up because of depression. I wrestled the needle from her.
Yeah, it isn't pretty.
Quote from: Geno290 on June 05, 2008, 08:33:22 PM
Sam, you know Socks is going to come in here and derail this whole thread right? baddood;
What JMV said.
And also, I dunno about you guys, but I just ignore sock when I disagree with him, like on stuff like this. Maybe if everyone else did too he'd stop being so silly. befuddlement
I mean, he's totally allowed to have his own opinions, he just tends to be a little thick-headed and stubborn about them, from what I can tell.
Quote from: Sam. on June 05, 2008, 08:38:22 PM
What JMV said.
And also, I dunno about you guys, but I just ignore sock when I disagree with him, like on stuff like this. Maybe if everyone else did too he'd stop being so silly. befuddlement
I mean, he's totally allowed to have his own opinions, he just tends to be a little thick-headed and stubborn about them, from what I can tell.
You call sticking to your opinion being "thick-headed" and "stubborn?"
He simply states his views and doesn't budge. doodthing;
Quote from: V on June 05, 2008, 08:38:19 PM
I've walked in on my Mother shooting up because of depression. I wrestled the needle from her.
Yeah, it isn't pretty.
heroin is the worst. You know you're really fucked when you're taking junk. I've heard that being a junkie is like being a machine, that you feel nothing except the need for the next fix. The only thing worse than walking in on someone sooting up would be finding someone pointing a gun at their head.
Quote from: V on June 05, 2008, 08:40:12 PM
You call sticking to your opinion being "thick-headed" and "stubborn?"
He simply states his views and doesn't budge. doodthing;
He's also insensitive.
Quote from: Geno290 on June 05, 2008, 08:41:24 PM
He's also insensitive.
No, he tells it like it is.
Quote from: houdini on June 05, 2008, 08:41:04 PM
The only thing worse than walking in on someone sooting up would be finding someone pointing a gun at their head.
I'm glad I've never had the displeasure of walking in on that.
Quote from: FREDO on June 05, 2008, 08:43:02 PM
No, he tells it like it is.
That's why he's such a good friend. It's not good to have people around you telling you everything is fine and dandy all the time.
Tough love.
I think, while it is understandable to be sad or grieved over loss, that there's a point you either have to just get up and get over it or lie down and die in your misery. I've been through quite a few life altering events, some of them not so enjoyable. It doesn't mean I sit in my room all day and gripe on my myspace about how pointless life is.
Quote from: Ringo on June 05, 2008, 09:12:41 PM
I think, while it is understandable to be sad or grieved over loss, that there's a point you either have to just get up and get over it or lie down and die in your misery. I've been through quite a few life altering events, some of them not so enjoyable. It doesn't mean I sit in my room all day and gripe on my myspace about how pointless life is.
Consider three different scenarios.
The I want attention so if I whine people will feel sorry for me. If I look and act suicidal then gee everyone will pay attention.
The my ____ died and I hurt so bad. I broke up with my gf/bf I don't want to get out of bed and face the world. I have cancer, oh fuck. I can't handle the thought of dying. You add the rest.
I sit at my computer and cry for no reason. Jesus I can't stop. Let's try a movie or a book. Shit didn't help. Talk to a friend that will help. All I get is Damn girl wtf? Get a hold of yourself. It ain't that bad. Well,
that certainly helped. After weeks, days, years you go to the doctor. Honey you are clinically depressed. YOU HAVE NO CONTROL over it. Your brain needs some help. This medicine will help it function normally. As long as you take it. For some reason your brain cannot transmit things properly. ( look it up. too technical to remember) This medicine helps correct that. In 6 weeks you should feel happier and be able to get on with life.
Please understand the fact it is a real problem for some people. And it is hard to live with. People who don't understand only add to it.
Damn it you people make me cry.
tl/dr. Then don't bitch about it any more.
I have so many reasons to be depressed, but I'm not. doodthing;
Quote from: 36 on June 06, 2008, 07:24:12 AM
I have so many reasons to be depressed, but I'm not. doodthing;
*sigh*
Quote from: 36 on June 06, 2008, 07:32:54 AM
why sigh?
Everyone can think of a lot reason to be sad. Certainly I can. But that's not why I am sad right now. :(
Just show us some tits god damn it :(
Quote from: Solid Snake on June 06, 2008, 07:40:52 AM
Just show us some tits god damn it :(
Thanks I needed that. lol. :3
Quote from: V on June 05, 2008, 08:40:12 PM
You call sticking to your opinion being "thick-headed" and "stubborn?"
He simply states his views and doesn't budge. doodthing;
And isn't that what stubborness is?
Quote from: Your Posting Rival on June 06, 2008, 09:03:26 AM
And isn't that what stubborness is?
That's exactly what I was going to say. baddood;
Quote from: Trevor on June 06, 2008, 09:09:52 AM
That's exactly what I was going to say. baddood;
ditto
This thread is terribly sad. I'm sorry V
I'm kinda in a slump myself.
when i'm sad i play video games or listen to music or jerk off
Feeling bored ever-so-often probably helped create my love for Eminem.
I don't really understand depression.
I've seen it. For two years my dad barely left his room because he was so depressed. I think this is because he retired and felt that he had no place in the world and nothing to give to it anymore.
I think that's a good reason to be depressed, especially when you can't go and "fuck it all" (he couldn't leave, responsibilities, my siblings and myself).
It's hard to see that because it's really a personal thing for them to get better. He went and talked to several professionals throughout his depression. But quit that once he realized it was in vain.
He pulled out of it though but he's not really the same guy and now he's fully immersed himself in the stock market (so much so that he's decided to teach my brothers and I).
I think people just need to feel needed. Or wanted.
I am sometimes depressed at how much pain there is in the world. For instance, some posts here on this thread. My own life is laughable compared to some in the regard of depression, but still there are certain problems like my grandmother being sick, me not having any effort in school and not really caring, which really hurts my parents because they have financial troubles every day and try so hard to support my family because they didn't go to college. Simple things.
But I realize that I have it better than most people in the world, have had a great life up until now and probably have many good times awaiting me in the future. It's all just positive thought. That's all you need.
Quote from: Selkie224 on June 07, 2008, 01:29:52 PM
I am sometimes depressed at how much pain there is in the world.
Pussy.