Depression

[Arm]

He hasent posted in 15 days? Does that mean hes in a hospital somewhere or he pulled a Kurt Cobain?

[Burre]

I was depressed for 10 years, so I know it is hell...
My key out of it was to start focusing on the good stuff, and enjoying it to the max.
I also started seeing the good in the bad, which also helped...

I don't know what this specific case is about, but I hope yu don't do it man..
You know have 6 pages of suport, so obviously, you are being cared about...

th e most important thing I can say, to anyone with phsyicic problems/depression/low self esteem or phobia:
You are what you think you are!!
read, understand, and remember that sentence.....

[Arm]

Originally posted by Burre@16 March 2004 - 12:32
You are what you think you are!!
read, understand, and remember that sentence.....

*Arm Tells himself that he is God.*

B) So now Arm is God. Allright. Now it's time to kill all the moral hypocrites and send 'em all to hell.

And depression kicks ass. Stay depressed. But I know you are not listening to us. If Arm was depressed and the Filesharing talk board had an anti-suicide topic dedicated to me ide blow it off too.

[Alex H]

Depression does not kick ass. As someone who spent most of last night with a bottle of scotch and a knife pressed against his wrist, I can tell you that depression sucks ass.

As far as the "coward's way out" argument goes: I think I am worthless. I think there is no point in living. I hate everything that I am. And on top of that, you call me a coward as well? Thanks a bunch mate, you're full of inspiration for me.

Sometimes life is not worth living. But sometimes it is. If it isn't right now, who is to say it won't change back again? Suck it in and hold out until it ges better, cause it does. And if it doesn't, you're going to be dead from old age soon enough anyway so you might as well fill in some time writing a book about how crap life is.

Keep with it Petri - I can feel your pain.

[Burre]

As far as the "coward's way out" argument goes: I think I am worthless. I think there is no point in living. I hate everything that I am. And on top of that, you call me a coward as well? Thanks a bunch mate, you're full of inspiration for me.

In addition, I would like to add: " there is no person, no object and no situation that would make me happy, Nothing matters"

Exactly my point in prev. post.
If you keep thinking you are worthless, you will stay worthless in your own eyes.
(example: the coolest guy in town, how does he see himself? probably not as a boring, lameass guy..)

Some people believe it is hard to change, but most have never tried.
I was in the depresssion state of mind for 10 years, until I decided to try and "convince" myself of who I really was. It took me 2 weeks to get out of depression.

Another good idea is to write down a list of good things and bad things in your life.
If you are depressed, you will realize there is so much to be happy about, that you never even noticed, or appreciated. Everyone chooses, subliminally, what to think about. A way out is to consciously think of something positive everytime you catch yourself in thinking negatively. because, what you think, does not change anything but yourself.

[Alex H]

Is there any chance of keeping this thread alive and/or pinned? It seems that depression is a big isse in many people's lives and it would be nice to have a place for encouragement and advice for when board members need it.

You guys have helped me out over the last couple of weeks. Cheers to you all

[internet.news]

Originally posted by Alex H@22 March 2004 - 01:13
Is there any chance of keeping this thread alive and/or pinned?

I think this thread should be merged witht he "STFU" thread to make all the posters in that one look really unsympathetic







edit: I think we'd need a new thread for what you got in mind. This thread was about Petri and I bet he's cringing at it if he's still around. Let's let this thread sink and if needs be have a "advice in dealing with depression" thread if that's what's needed.

Not a dig at you but I have seen this thread get bumped for weeks and am thinking about how Petri feels about it still being at the top of the board.

[DWells55]

I'm only 14, but I know how you feel. Between stress and depression, I was having a misreable time. Luckily, my parents noticed it and had me go to a psychologist. I went for about a year, and I can honestly say it has helped. I no longer need to see him, and I am slowly going off the medication I received. There are always going to be horrible days, the days where everything goes wrong. I know, I've had my fair share of them. Being constantly picked on and laughed at for being a nerd doesn't help either. But find your way through it, keep going. Chances are that soon there will be a day where everything comes together and things feel right. It may take awhile, but you'll soon feel better. Even when you think no one cares, they still do. One of the most made fun of kids in my middle school committed suicide. Most of the school was in tears for a week or so. People do care, so even if you feel life is not worth it for yourself, remember that it matters to others. Things will get better. No matter how long it takes they will improve, and you'll be glad you fought through to see them.

[hobbes]

RF, an update is in order.

Thanks

[motomad]

Whenever I feel this bad I eventually have to ask myself the real reason for my pain, the source of infliction, the value of this source, how the infliction is effecting me, and how long am I going to let it keep me down.

PAIN IN LIFE IS INEVITABLE, BUT, THE GOOD NEWS IS THAT
MISERY IS STILL OPTIONAL.

HOW LONG ARE YOU STAYING IN IT.......????

iI cannot save you, nor can anyone else but I will offer my helping hand when you decide youre ready to get back up.

SIMPLIFY....... IDENTIFY.......DECIDE ........ EXECUTE...... REVIEW RESULTS

SOLVE THE PROBLEM OR ELIMINATE IT

power up or power down .......... either way the choice is yours alone