Depression!

[Anna]

WHy do PEople get depressed?
why do we live? Why do we Die?
Why do we feel? Why do we lust Orlove?


I've been having prblems answering these questions if you can help me answer them it would be helpful with my hell hole of a life!
Not So Evils

[Minara]

I want to just start my response to this thread by stating that I think the word "depressed' may be taken out of context. People that are 'depressed' have been medically diagnosed as such, but oftentimes people who are very sad claim they are depressed.

Depression is a chemical imbalance in the brain that culminates into feelings of hopelessness, sadness, frustration and sometimes can give the sufferer suicidal tendencies. It can be alleviated with prescription drugs and counselling. It is sometimes a long term disorder, as well.

As I said, oftentimes people misuse this word and associate it with having a bad day, being sad about something, etc...

I myself have been clinically diagnosed with depression, so that's why I know so much about it.

As for the other emotions listed, we feel because we are human. Every person in existence feels some emotion; they may not necessarily be good emotions, but they still feel.

I really don't feel like getting into the philosophy of life and death, so I will stop this post for now.

Merrick

[Anna]

well if everyone feels then how come i don't its like i have feelings there i just lack of feeling them
I'm sick of trying to love someone then either they cant love me in return or i can't feel the love i have for them
i would say that i am depressed i would say i am unlucky i would say that i am probly going through a phase
My family is on the skitz my uncle , my cousin and my sister has skitzafrenia i am emotionally "UNLUCKY" at the moment my mom and dad are splitting up i've got so much pressure on me at skool and home to be a GOOD! little girl
i just feel like running away from all of it and leaving all the problems and bullshit behind!


Thatnx for the advice merrick i really needed it!


EVILS

[Minara]

evillady:

My advice to you is this, hon: If you feel overrun, or like you can't handle the stress you are going through, please do yourself a favor and talk to your doctor. Maybe you just need someone to open up to, and I speak from experience in saying that it's sometimes good to have someone objective who can listen and help.

I don't want to see you be upset, hon. You don't need the pain of it all.

Also, feel free to email me if you need someone to talk [e-mail]

Cheers!

Merrick

[Anna]

Thanx alot merrick ur advice is much appreciated but i've already tried opening up but noone will listen they just say i'll be there for you when you need it then i go to them when i need them and they cant help the way i want them to! no offence i know you've prbly been through lotz but i'm different to you in handeling things! ang i don't know maybe me talking to you like this is helping me but i don't know!

thanx alot, i'm serious ur a great friend i8.photobucket.com/albums/a9/TearsForeverFrozen/Smilies/HUG10.gif [/IMG]

[† Lestat †]

WHy do PEople get depressed?
why do we live? Why do we Die?
Why do we feel? Why do we lust Or love?

1) We get depressed because of a chemical / hormonal imbalance in our brains .... or because things just get too much for us to handle..

2) We live because we choose to... or because even when death looks good we really are not completely ready to be dead even when we think we are..

3) We die because or body wears out and sometimes even our brain can be worn out by the time we die.. or we die because its just our time to go and sometimes because we no longer wish to live..

4) We feel because we are sentient beings, even being unable to feel is a feeling...or you could say our soul is a very sensitive thing that is made up of feelings and thoughts..

5) We love or lust because we need human companionship because we fear to be alone and we long to be part of someone else... or you could say that we enjoy the pleasure of being part of someone and being loved completely by someone.. being important and special to someone else..

[Anna]

[glow=red,2,300]i have most of the things you say but i wish i had someone to love love is the one thing i dont have! [/glow]

EVILS

[Minara]

evillady, if the people you are talking to don't want to listen, maybe you need to step it up a level, and go to your doctor to see about counseling. I know that you don't want to, but if you ever hope to get better, it's something I strongly recommend.

As for the love aspect, don't worry about it....you're still young, my dear. I am going to sound like an old bitch here, but you're only 16, most of the guys at your age think like they're 12 and all they want is sex....that isn't the same as love, no matter what anyone thinks. I know that there are times when you're at that age when you're lonely, and you see everyone in school with someone else, but honestly love, I didn't have a boyfriend until I was 18 years old. Seriously. I am still with him, we just celebrated 6 years together. But the point is, we were ready to be together, potentially for the rest of our lives.

I just find that too many younger girls (younger than me, anyways!) put too much emphasis on being with a guy (or girl). Don't let the notion of having a boy on your arm determine your self worth, evillady. I'm sure you're sweet and beautiful, and in time, you will find the one for you. Don't rush it hon.

Merrick

[Anna]

[glow=red,2,300]as always! you have good advice and i told my mom about it and she's been very helpful she has put me in councelling and is helping me through my life one step at a time! i don't know why i didn't tell her sooner she's like my bestie!
[/glow]
[glow=blue,2,300]as for da boyfwend thingy i think i'll just go wit tha flow and watch my back on tha way if i'm meant to fall in love wit anyone i will![/glow]

[Minara]

Hey, evillady, I am just glad to help. Hopefully you feel better soon!

*hugs*

Merrick

[Anna]

yeah, i have always thought life was for living! i don't know why i doubted my judgement my you know some people go through some stuff that pressures you coz u've got so much to do! thanx again
EVILS

[† Lestat †]

I've been depressed lately myself..

There isnt anything anyone can do to make me feel better because I am feeling better now, you can tell this because I am here on the computer..

But I think just about everyone gets down now and again, some people maybe more often than others..

[Minara]

Well Lestat, although you said there isn't anything I can do to help, please let me know if you need to talk.

I know I may have caused some of the depression you are feeling, but I want to make it right.

Minara

[wishlesshollow]

When you say the word depressed i automaticaly assume that you dont mean depression as in its medical context but as in meloncholey of sadness in a large amount. Depression is more extreme that just feeling sad or down .

The answer to the questions that you are asking in my experience ( and i do not claime to know all as i do not ) is personal people can give you adivce they can try to help you through the times that you feel are tough and they will be there for you . But the questions do not have a universal answer. i really wish i could be here and tell you the exact reason i know how it feels to struggle with these question i am still now . I belive that we each find out own truths in the world and this helps us in out individuality and makes us the people that we are.

I think that you need to tackle these things on a level that you know them look at the ones you dont know the answer to and try to figure out what it actualy means to you

when i was diagnosed with depression i felt that my world was colapsing but i was wrong it was being rebuilt with help from people .

We all have trials that we face and we move on from them . well that is just what i feel i do not in any way say that i am right i just say that this is my oppinion you could feel diffrently

[”¨@ˆÄŽRŽq]

hmm, I can get depressed every time or every day, depending on my mood or just alot of things.

When I do get depressed, its usually because

1. there is alot of shit that has being going on in one day

2. for example. school and home put together

3. or I just get so suddenly depressed on something

4. but I have ways of making me feeling a bit better.

5. so I have been depressed and un-depressed

6. its normal for me to be. haha. :-P