I am so incredibly depressed.

ForestBrain
ForestBrain Posts: 460
edited January 2008 in All Encompassing Trip
So, I am so depressed I cannot even work on my book. I love reading. I adore writing. Yet for all of this, whenever I go to work on my book I have no incentive; no drive. I'm in a slump. I just want to sit in a corner and stare at a wall. Depression sucks.
When life gives you lemons, throw them at somebody.
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  • harmless_little_f***
    harmless_little_f*** Posts: 8,005
    If I can come out of it mate, you can. And I am...

    Maybe use this as an incentive: I've finished my book, ner ner ner ner ;)
    'We're learning songs for baby Jesus' birthday. His mum and dad were Merry and Joseph. He had a bed made of clay and the three kings bought him Gold, Frankenstein and Merv as presents.'

    - the great Sir Leo Harrison
  • stateoflove79
    stateoflove79 Posts: 2,845
    I know how you feel...

    I am not depressed...I don't think...but I am defiitely in a writing slump...I used to be able to write 1-3 good songs per week...I have only written about 10 so-so songs in the last year.

    Lack of time?...maybe...I dunno...
    Is it so wrong to think that love can keep us safe?
  • harmless_little_f***
    harmless_little_f*** Posts: 8,005
    stateoflove79 wrote:
    I used to be able to write 1-3 good songs per week...I have only written about 10 so-so songs in the last year.

    Is that you Bono? :D
    'We're learning songs for baby Jesus' birthday. His mum and dad were Merry and Joseph. He had a bed made of clay and the three kings bought him Gold, Frankenstein and Merv as presents.'

    - the great Sir Leo Harrison
  • Drop The Leash 10
    Drop The Leash 10 Posts: 7,011
    i hope you get in a better mood.

    i spend my days in school writing songs and drawing fictional PJ posters :p
    I will be what i could be
    Once I get out of this town


    9/29/04;6/27/08;6/30/08;8/23/09;08/24/09;5/17/10
  • ForestBrain
    ForestBrain Posts: 460
    I'm not depressed because I have writer's block. I have writer's block because I'm depressed.
    When life gives you lemons, throw them at somebody.
  • stateoflove79
    stateoflove79 Posts: 2,845
    harmless_little_f*** wrote:
    Is that you Bono? :D
    Kiss my ass! :D
    Is it so wrong to think that love can keep us safe?
  • dunkman
    dunkman Posts: 19,646
    depression doesnt exist.. well certainly not in the form of " i cant finish my book" ...but it might exist in a "i have no friends and like licking graves" state.
    oh scary... 40000 morbidly obese christians wearing fanny packs invading europe is probably the least scariest thing since I watched an edited version of The Care Bears movie in an extremely brightly lit cinema.
  • harmless_little_f***
    harmless_little_f*** Posts: 8,005
    dunkman wrote:
    depression doesnt exist.. well certainly not in the form of " i cant finish my book" ...but it might exist in a "i have no friends and like licking graves" state.

    I was trying to say 'Just get on and finishing the fucking book Mr. Writer' but in a very nice way. But you put it so much better. :D
    'We're learning songs for baby Jesus' birthday. His mum and dad were Merry and Joseph. He had a bed made of clay and the three kings bought him Gold, Frankenstein and Merv as presents.'

    - the great Sir Leo Harrison
  • ForestBrain
    ForestBrain Posts: 460
    dunkman wrote:
    depression doesnt exist.. well certainly not in the form of " i cant finish my book" ...but it might exist in a "i have no friends and like licking graves" state.
    Spoken like a true ignoramus.
    When life gives you lemons, throw them at somebody.
  • Jeanie
    Jeanie Posts: 9,446
    ForestBrain wrote:
    So, I am so depressed I cannot even work on my book. I love reading. I adore writing. Yet for all of this, whenever I go to work on my book I have no incentive; no drive. I'm in a slump. I just want to sit in a corner and stare at a wall. Depression sucks.


    There's a whole bunch of stuff that you're supposed to do to save yourself here Forest and it's really good advice, but I can't remember any of it right now. :confused::o Just hold on as best you can. I hope you're feeling better soon. And I'm really sorry this is happening to you.
    NOPE!!!

    *~You're IT Bert!~*

    Hold on to the thread
    The currents will shift
  • dunkman
    dunkman Posts: 19,646
    ForestBrain wrote:
    Spoken like a true ignoramus.

    thats a big word.. put it in your book that will never get published :)

    i was trying to lighten the mood..

    i'm done with all the misanthropy on here ... so good luck.. wait until you've got true depression

    :rolleyes:
    oh scary... 40000 morbidly obese christians wearing fanny packs invading europe is probably the least scariest thing since I watched an edited version of The Care Bears movie in an extremely brightly lit cinema.
  • libragirl
    libragirl Posts: 4,632
    I have been working on a book for years....I never posted a "Im so depressed thread" about it..I'm sure I would have been ridiculed for it. But yeah, sorry you have writer's block.
    These cuts are leaving creases. Trace the scars to fit the pieces, to tell the story, you don't need to say a word.
  • LONGRD
    LONGRD Posts: 6,036
    NOT SURE HOW TO EXPLAIN MY DEPRESSION, but it's not really sadness, instead, it's more of a frustration, anger and bitterness than anything.

    well, to make you feel any better, I don't have a job right now and I'm in deep shit, financially. I don't have insurance at all and my state requires all residents to have one and I can be fine up $300 when I do my tax returns. I got a $120 monthly tuition payment, along with rents and other crap.

    I honestly feel that I wasted my time in college for nothing. Can't even find a job I really want. Took me two months to actually get out and apply for jobs, even if I know I don't give a shit about that particular job.

    If I wasn't in this situation, I probably wouldn't be online.
    PJ- 04/29/2003.06/24,25,27,28,30/2008.10/27,28,30,31/2009
    EV- 08/09,10/2008.06/08,09/2009
  • justam
    justam Posts: 21,415
    ForestBrain wrote:
    So, I am so depressed I cannot even work on my book. I love reading. I adore writing. Yet for all of this, whenever I go to work on my book I have no incentive; no drive. I'm in a slump. I just want to sit in a corner and stare at a wall. Depression sucks.


    Everyone needs a change in their routine sometimes though.
    Perhaps you need a nap or a walk or some fun instead of writing today?
    &&&&&&&&&&&&&&
  • ForestBrain
    ForestBrain Posts: 460
    LongRd. wrote:
    NOT SURE HOW TO EXPLAIN MY DEPRESSION, but it's not really sadness, instead, it's more of a frustration, anger and bitterness than anything.

    well, to make you feel any better, I don't have a job right now and I'm in deep shit, financially. I don't have insurance at all and my state requires all residents to have one and I can be fine up $300 when I do my tax returns. I got a $120 monthly tuition payment, along with rents and other crap.

    I honestly feel that I wasted my time in college for nothing. Can't even find a job I really want. Took me two months to actually get out and apply for jobs, even if I know I don't give a shit about that particular job.

    If I wasn't in this situation, I probably wouldn't be online.

    I feel for ya, man. What do you like doing?
    When life gives you lemons, throw them at somebody.
  • LONGRD
    LONGRD Posts: 6,036
    ForestBrain wrote:
    I feel for ya, man. What do you like doing?
    I studied arts and journalism during my college years. BIG FUCKING MISTAKE.

    but like you, I love writing, though not in the areas of creative writing like yours. The thing is, I have terrible social and networking ability. Shit, I have a hard time getting along with my friends and family.

    I had an internship with my local paper about a year and a half ago. I did all my work and showed on time, and the staff in the newsroom were friendly and supportive, but I just didn't feel comfortable. Mainly, because of my "self-criticism," I guess, that's what I call the problem. It affects the way I work and mingle with people. Kind of like the way Kobe Bryant is with his teammates, his teammates love him but he always isolate himself and keep to himself.

    FUCK! Personality is so hard to change. It's worse when it becomes a burden in your way of living.
    PJ- 04/29/2003.06/24,25,27,28,30/2008.10/27,28,30,31/2009
    EV- 08/09,10/2008.06/08,09/2009
  • hrd2imgn
    hrd2imgn Southwest Burbs of Chicago Posts: 4,924
    I have been having a very hard time doing any artwork since my Dad passed 2 years ago. My brain just doesn't seem to want to stay involved in a painting for some reason, and when it does it is not sustained for very long.

    I agree it sucks the big one
  • ForestBrain
    ForestBrain Posts: 460
    LongRd. wrote:
    I studied arts and journalism during my college years. BIG FUCKING MISTAKE.

    but like you, I love writing, though not in the areas of creative writing like yours. The thing is, I have terrible social and networking ability. Shit, I have a hard time getting along with my friends and family.

    I had an internship with my local paper about a year and a half ago. I did all my work and showed on time, and the staff in the newsroom were friendly and supportive, but I just didn't feel comfortable. Mainly, because of my "self-criticism," I guess, that's what I call the problem. It affects the way I work and mingle with people. Kind of like the way Kobe Bryant is with his teammates, his teammates love him but he always isolate himself and keep to himself.

    FUCK! Personality is so hard to change. It's worse when it becomes a burden in your way of living.
    Mingling with people can be tricky when you just don't have it in you to do so. And then sometimes people don't get it and you end up feeling like a moron. Some people are really understanding, and then some people act like jerks.
    Work seems to be the worst of all. I have not been working much lately and I get very depressed when that happens because my life just has no routine. Who knew routine plays such a big role in our psyche?
    I'm thinking I need to forget about my book for a week and immerse myself in other things.
    When life gives you lemons, throw them at somebody.
  • chadwick
    chadwick up my ass Posts: 21,157
    what do you write?
    for poetry through the ceiling. ISBN: 1 4241 8840 7

    "Hear me, my chiefs!
    I am tired; my heart is
    sick and sad. From where
    the sun stands I will fight
    no more forever."
    Chief Joseph - Nez Perce
  • jamie uk
    jamie uk Posts: 3,812
    ForestBrain wrote:
    So, I am so depressed I cannot even work on my book. I love reading. I adore writing. Yet for all of this, whenever I go to work on my book I have no incentive; no drive. I'm in a slump. I just want to sit in a corner and stare at a wall. Depression sucks.

    Aaaw, come on
    *nudges with elbow*
    cheer up mate...could be worse...come on....:D
    I came, I saw, I concurred.....

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