Depression

Thanks for all the comments about my situation. It's the same still, i'm trying to be positive. I think i'm just in a "rut" right now. I'mtrying to get motivated to do things. My cousin finally had enough and kinda went off on me. Ya i was pissed at first, but i couldn't be mad long because she was right. So she kinda knocked my senses arounda bit and it is helping a little bit.

I do try and see the positives and I think i'm pretty humble lol i'm very grateful for my life, i really feel truely blessed, which makes this even more insane to feel what i feel. Almost to the point of me asking myself "Are you serious?"

Hopefully i'm coming around the bend....

Gizmo

11/6/2009 5:00:27 PM | IP

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I'm sorry to hear you are going through this BaBy-GrL414! I know you want to stay away from everyone and probably be alone, but it will not help. You need to get out. Do things that you would normally do. Spend time with people who love you and make you feel good. Tell those people what's happening with you. Talking about it will make you feel better.

I just went through the worst depression of my life recently. It felt like something inside was broken. I was crying every hour. Didn't want to do anything, see anyone. It was horrible. Never want to feel like this every again. The funny part is that there was nothing to trigger it. I have a pretty good life, it just happened one day. My friends helped me to get through it by taking me out of the house. Being there to answer the phone when I was calling in tears at 2 am. Listening to me talk.

Please talk to someone, don't try to deal with it on your own.

Hope you feel better!

emeraldgem

11/6/2009 9:57:55 AM | IP

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Real depression is well beyond a "count your blessings" fix. There is a point where you need to see a doctor and I saw first-hand how an ex-boyfriend of mine (boyfriend at the time) insisted he was "fine" and didn't need help when it was obvious that he did to everyone but himself. No fixing someone who doesn't think they are broken. Hopefully the individual will know when depression is beyond what they can handle themselves and get the professional help that is out there.

misslissa

11/6/2009 2:03:07 AM | IP

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i battle with depression. some days are better than others. and well, the others, i just don't do well at all. i've been going through stages of depression as of late too. seems like i keep making the right decisions but all i get is bad back. nothing seems to be right and it's all turned backwards.

normally, i can bring myself out of it. i was depression free for the last 5 years. but, for some reason, the normal "count your blessings" isn't working this time. i have been doing alot of soul searching lately and starting to do what i wanna do. instead of living for everyone else. i'm starting to find some peace of mine in my research and studies. well, it's getting me threw the day at least.

saywha?

11/4/2009 2:42:14 PM | IP

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I'm pretty bad at handling depression myself... but i think i'm improving.

I'm learning to put my faith in God... always working towards a solution... focussing and refocusing on re-building myself... and always *wait* for the outcome. this is what i *can* do... sometimes it helps me keep my head out of the dumps... but sometimes i do go tumbling down

Like emer said, it always helps to count your positives... also what always helps is making a list of sorts.. what needs to be done, what has to be done.. what can be done/salvaged... your call.

And I will surely keep you in my prayers, Baby gurl.. All the Best in coping with your situation.

Much love.

Scorpionlady

11/4/2009 1:21:37 PM | IP

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Posted by emeraldgem
As for guidance - I would say focus on all the POSITIVE things in your life. You have a boyfriend who adores you! Hopefully you have work you like...another plus. Hopefully you have a loving and supportive family....another plus. Hopefully you have friends around you.....another plus. Seriously - I look at people who have so little and suffered much and I am humbled by what I have instead of being bitter about what I don't have.

AMEN!!!!

emeraldgem

11/4/2009 11:43:04 AM | IP

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As for guidance - I would say focus on all the POSITIVE things in your life. You have a boyfriend who adores you! Hopefully you have work you like...another plus. Hopefully you have a loving and supportive family....another plus. Hopefully you have friends around you.....another plus. Seriously - I look at people who have so little and suffered much and I am humbled by what I have instead of being bitter about what I don't have.

emeraldgem

11/3/2009 9:01:18 AM | IP

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I know real depression is a medical condition with a brain imbalance. That needs meds.

In my case, depression is a decision and I just refuse to live my life that way. There are times I'll give it a day AT MOST but that's about it.

BaBy-GrL414

11/2/2009 12:40:56 PM | IP

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I'm looking for a refresher from my other twins and how they cope with their depression phases. I'm 36 and i feel i have harnessed a few avenues to use to get through those times. I have been going through a boat load of medical issues that seem to be never ending these days.

these issues have brought me in and out of depression over the last 2 years. my boyfriend moving in with me has been a serious help and distraction for me, which has made it easier.

However, it seems a curve ball has come, and its again, harder and harder for me not to just sink into the bottomless pit of depression which makes me miserable.

Any ideas? Any guidence to help me out?

A gemini depressed is a really ugly state of mind for us. I need to figure something out.

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