Is anyone on here clinically depressed?

harmless_little_f***

Please don't dismiss this as just another 'Oh so depressing thread.' I'm just curious. How do you know if you are? What are the signs?

pjoasisrule

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quarter-life_crisis

This is my depression right here, I have every single characteristic from this except hating my job

chadwick

harmless_little_f*** wrote:

Please don't dismiss this as just another 'Oh so depressing thread.' I'm just curious. How do you know if you are? What are the signs?

if depression = grief.. then yes i have been depressed twice twice in my life deeply..

if grief does not = depression then no i have not been depressed deeply in my life.

eyedclaar

I think this might be more of a bi-polar thing but this sums me up:

Homer: I can't live the button-down life like you. I want it all! The terrifying lows, the dizzying highs, the creamy middles! Sure, I might offend a few of the blue-noses with my cocky stride and musty odors -- oh, I'll never be the darling of the so-called "City Fathers" who cluck their tongues, stroke their beards, and talk about "What's to be done with this Homer Simpson?"

MattCameronKicksButt

I think being clinically depressed means that you're unhappy for no real reason? (That will prolly make a lot of people angry).

harmless_little_f***

MattCameronKicksButt wrote:

I think being clinically depressed means that you're unhappy for no real reason? (That will prolly make a lot of people angry).

No.. that's definitely part of it as far as I've heard/read.

kenshunt

I haven't a clue how you tell, but my doc said i was, and told me to take 2 different pills daily to deal with it, but to be honest i find they really don't do much.

3inputchick

I'm a therapist.... maybe we can meet before the Camden show, (and the 2 MSG shows if you need a followup) and discuss whats seems to be depressing you!

harmless_little_f***

3inputchick wrote:

I'm a therapist.... maybe we can meet before the Camden show, (and the 2 MSG shows if you need a followup) and discuss whats seems to be depressing you!

I'd love to, unfortunately I'm in the UK and unable to make any shows.. Thankyou for the offer though, honestly.

the wolf

yep, im bi-polar. the signs are different for everyone. if you would like i will look sometime this weekend for some good info, and send you the links.

harmless_little_f***

the wolf wrote:

yep, im bi-polar. the signs are different for everyone. if you would like i will look sometime this weekend for some good info, and send you the links.

Any info would be greatly received, thanks.

MattCameronKicksButt

harmless_little_f*** wrote:

No.. that's definitely part of it as far as I've heard/read.

Although, saying that. You have been through a hard time lately and it's probably only natural for it to take a while to get over.

harmless_little_f***

MattCameronKicksButt wrote:

Although, saying that. You have been through a hard time lately and it's probably only natural for it to take a while to get over.

Yeah.. that's what I'm weighing up.. I dunno *shrug*

SPEEDY MCCREADY

harmless_little_f*** wrote:

Any info would be greatly received, thanks.

hey harmless???

i just have to ask....none of my business but i am asking anyway....

in the last month or so have you been getting professional therapy???

harmless_little_f***

SPEEDY MCCREADY wrote:

hey harmless???

i just have to ask....none of my business but i am asking anyway....

in the last month or so have you been getting professional therapy???

No.. probably should've done..

SPEEDY MCCREADY

harmless_little_f*** wrote:

No.. probably should've done..

well my friend....

i think it is time.......

obviously im not an expert...

but i think you need to go talk to someone....actually i am positive you need to go talk to someone...

for years and years from what i have seen on this board ....you have been nothing but a POSITIVE person...ONE OF THE GOOD GUYS!!!

and it crushes me to see you so FUCKING SAD.......

i think going to seek some professional help would be a step in the right direction...

go get some help my friend......i think myself and everyone here misses the old harmless...

EvilMerlin

I am clinically depressed and have been since the age of 15 or 16...However for everyone it's different, and it can be different on yourself as well.

Through the years it's had it's own progression as far as the ways it's effected my attitude, emotions and mental states at times. As I've progressed through life, so has it.

Your best bet would be to talk to a few different docs if you can and get their opinions, and if you feel comfortable with any of them, and feel they struck something within you, progress with that person, or move on with your search if you don't feel fulfilled with anyone, or if you feel that maybe you were just going through a phase and they made you realize you're okay for now, you can just move on.

As of now, I'm not on any meds, and only when I had to switch a doctor in the last five years, that person tried to immediately put me on them, but I didn't take them and was able to work out a schedule where I could go back to my normal doc. As I get older I notice I can control it a bit more as long as I've got my open forum on a weekly basis. I just found that open connection and it really helped once I got used to everything and grew older.

thunderDAN

I have been diagnosed before and I was told I have seasonal affective disorder and it stems my depression. I'm genuinely a happy guy, but after college I started to get really down and sometimes I found myself in the darkest of places that I wouldn't wish on anyone. I go to a counselor and it's helped me so much because I am now able to understand why I think the way I do about the things that get me down. I go like once a month or so, and I haven't felt really bad in close to 2 years, so it works, and I'm not on any meds so I'm proud of myself.

I think everyone goes through some sort of the blues though, it's just how you plan to manage it. I let it eat at me and one day I had an anxiety attack and it was all downhill from there.

PearlJamaholic

if you think you have a problem see a doctor. i think people need to start treating their mental health the same as physical. when you have a sore throat for a week you see a doctor, so if you feel like crap in your head for a week, why not see a doctor? people rush to the doctor for nearly every kind of illness, even the common cold! but when it comes to mental health it seems they stick to the 'it will get better' idea. will it? has it?

comebackwoman

If you think you're depressed you probably are...but ultimately if you feel lousy that's enough reason to get some help, regardless of the "official" diagnosis Speak to a therapist and get an assessment...counseling can really be helpful...especially if you've gone through some difficult life situations recently. I hope things get better for you

decides2dream

comebackgirl wrote:

If you think you're depressed you probably are...but ultimately if you feel lousy that's enough reason to get some help, regardless of the "official" diagnosis Speak to a therapist and get an assessment...counseling can really be helpful...especially if you've gone through some difficult life situations recently. I hope things get better for you

listen to comebackgirl...she knows of what she speaks.
and believe it or not, speedy offered excellent advice as well.

seriously....just go over ALL the thread topics you have started in the last say 6 months, read your first posts...and i would say it's safe to say...in the nicest way possible...it would be an EXCELLENT idea to seak professional help. therapy can work WONDERS...if you are open to it.


good luck!