me.....
Guys. I'm kind of not doing well. Been depressed since Tuesday night this week. My depression has triggered me really bad, taking its toll on me, making me feel nearly lost. Also made me feel like not wanting to interact with people in any way, as well as communicating. If I get any notifications from this topic, reading the responses, and not responding back, I apologize if I don't answer. I'm having it really rough onto myself, and it has gotten the best out of me. :'(
At 9/15/16 08:50 AM, yurgenburgen wrote: remove refined sugar and caffeine from your diet and start exercising regularly and you will see an immediate improvement in your mental state
Not happening.
Depression is the most treatable mental illness.
I would advise you to seek a mental health therapist and make a plan. But I give you this advice, and I don't even follow it myself when my depression kicks in, so I know you also won't follow it.
I know you said you might not respond, but as someone who goes through this also, you can message me anytime. Sometimes it's nice to just talk to anyone about anything to get your mind off of it, even just for a minute.
Do all of the things @yurgenburgen and @Kayleeee said.
Also you can feel free to PM me any time. I'm a really good listener.
Wow yeah I fucking hate when depression is like WHAMMO and just strikes like lightning out of nowhere sorry about your past 2 days dude
Feel free to message me if you want. I care.
At 9/15/16 08:52 AM, NostalgicNerd94 wrote:At 9/15/16 08:50 AM, yurgenburgen wrote: remove refined sugar and caffeine from your diet and start exercising regularly and you will see an immediate improvement in your mental stateNot happening.
Eat more Omega 3 and get some more vitamin D.
Edit:
Increasing magnesium intake also helps.
A truly prophetic sig...
at least you're taking the steps to come forward and talk about it with your close friends
You look nice today.
This guy brutally sodomizes me.
Cereal is pretty cool. If you're cool you'll add me on Steam. Also, Letterboxd.
One thing that's very important right now is that you know you have a support network and you're willing to use it. You have people here, and I'm sure elsewhere, who care about you.
I have nothing against people who can use pot and lead a productive life. It's these sanctimonius hippies that make me wish I was a riot cop in the 60's
Your depression is more accurately oppression you need independence
Trying watching the Disney/Pixar film Inside Out.
It's essentially about depression among children:
It has the main character (Riley) losing joy first and sadness second, with anger, fear and disgust being the only emotions remaining before shutting down and isn't able to go through all of those emotions. This basically the process of depression in real life.
At 9/15/16 04:49 PM, zornuzkull wrote:At 9/15/16 04:37 PM, TheGamechanger wrote: Trying watching the Disney/Pixar film Inside Out.You should play depression quest... And then write your review in your resulting suicide note...
It's essentially about depression among children:
It has the main character (Riley) losing joy first and sadness second, with anger, fear and disgust being the only emotions remaining before shutting down and isn't able to go through all of those emotions. This basically the process of depression in real life.
Unlike Inside Out, I don't think Depression Quest would exactly "help" people with depression.
We're looking for entertainment media that'll help people to cope with their depression, not give them ideas on how to kill themselves!
I'm depressed everyday though I think it's just lack of interest i may be mistaking rather then any thoughts of suicide.
Does this have anything to do with what @FastbootsZA said?
Regardless.
There are people here who actually care about you: Whether they're thinking about you or not.
And some of them would really be devastated to see you go.
A truly prophetic sig...
Keep a close support network, whether it's here or in real life. Having people to talk to always helps.
"Plz don't call NASA on me I'm afraid of astronauts dude" - DJ-Ri (2015)
At 9/15/16 06:05 PM, KillerSkull wrote: Keep a close support network, whether it's here or in real life. Having people to talk to always helps.
Don't listen to this guy. He has no friends
At 9/15/16 02:01 PM, zornuzkull wrote: You are on Newgrounds depression is mandatory...
is this the forum for the people with mental illness
i've wandered hear by mistake
At 9/15/16 06:52 PM, zornuzkull wrote: I don't think I've met anybody here who doesn't have something peculiar about them...
Makes the place more interesting I feel...
Except for the trolls. They don't fit in with the rest of us.
It doesn't come naturally for them.
At 9/15/16 07:04 PM, zornuzkull wrote: I enjoy the trolls they keep things constantly in Flux...
The mystery of not knowing adds to the experience...
stop being so complicated
At 9/15/16 07:09 PM, zornuzkull wrote:At 9/15/16 07:07 PM, Kayleeee wrote:No...At 9/15/16 07:04 PM, zornuzkull wrote: I enjoy the trolls they keep things constantly in Flux...stop being so complicated
The mystery of not knowing adds to the experience...
Why not...
At 9/15/16 07:11 PM, zornuzkull wrote:At 9/15/16 07:10 PM, Bit wrote: Why not...The mystery of not knowing adds to the experience...
Born too late to explore the Earth...
Born too early to explore the Universe...
Born just in time to post dank memes...
Man, that really sucks. I hope you can find a way to get better. I have had pretty bad depression on and off for all of my life, and I know what you're going through. Sorry, friend. You can PM me if you wanna talk.
Hey. Read all of the responses, although, I can't reply to all of them at once. Thank you all for caring. I appreciate it. :)
I've been there. It's amazing how much it helps to just go outdoors for a little bit.
ay dude, if this is a long term thing go to your doctor and ask for some SSRIs. they'll make you feel like crap for about a week, but after that you'll feel more attentive and present & also empowered because it's a change you've brought about for yourself.
if you think it's more a situational thing, just don't be afraid to lean on the people closest to you. Just tell 'em you need some company right now, & also try to keep yourself busy doing things that you know need doing. Small goals though, small achievable things that will empower you
I know we haven't spoken before but hmu if you want, I'm always down to help counsel my fellow NG folk who might have hit a rough patch. It's just about riding out the wave with as much of your ship intact as possible, no biggie
If there's anyone who knows about being severely depressed and being unable to do anything for days, weeks, months or even years, it's me. There doesn't even need to be a specific reason for being depressed. It just happens, and nobody of any age or any profession is above it. Some people say that mental health professionals themselves are among the most depressed out of all of us. I think there's a lot of truth to that, especially when shrinks reach the point of having to self-prescribe. Imagine entire days being spent hearing and trying to assist people who are going to you because they have nowhere else to turn to. That has to take a crippling toll on you.
I have no idea why, but this thread reminds me of one I remember making myself almost 10 years ago and could easily make again today. This is it. I was 16 then. I know I'm 26 now, but there are some fundamental things about me and the way I was born that don't change. I mean fuck, look at how many people made fun of me for liking scat porn in 2006 and continue to do so now even today.
My most recent financial, mental and physical problems reached the point where I had to start turning to the public and as a result, I started a [still ongoing] GoFundMe. I have nothing but gratitude for everyone that has helped me out so far. In my downtime, I've also looked at other campaigns similar to or worse than mine, and sometimes reading some of other people's stories causes me to break down. Everyone has different coping mechanisms for dealing with depression. Mine just happens to be endlessly thinking and reading about how much worse things could be for me.
Another way I usually cope is to keep my door open and help people who need it just as much, if not more, than me. I don't know if you'll be one of them because we haven't talked yet. I have a much more personal and helpful side that only seems to come out when I talk to certain people (including people that used to come here, but don't anymore...ex-NGers) that regularly or intermittently text and call me. I don't want anyone to be afraid to text or call me even if I'm asleep, and I'll bend over backwards if I can. To everyone else that doesn't know me as well as they think they do, I'm just a sick fuck that the world could do without, and hearing that isn't something that I take lightly.
What's life like now for me? I still live now where I lived then. However, my family has moved north but has stayed within NY's boundaries. I manage 2 roommates and although I'm the boss, one of them enjoys boss fighting me to the point where it's aggravating and she will eventually go, perhaps against her will. As a result, I'm still extremely depressed, but I cope with it in ways that have changed over the years.
In addition to my depression, I have epilepsy, which actually exacerbates it, unsurprisingly. I take 3 different medications for epilepsy--Keppra, Lamictal and Felbatol. My seizures have been constant since 2012, but my first big seizure was in 2010. The side effects are no picnic, and in fact can be very debilitating. Also, I work my ass off for every penny I make, and I have no sick or personal days left right now. None, thanks to constant hospital stays this year. I have a wealth of experience in dealing with these types of situations and worse--experiences that, sadly, I wish I didn't have.
I don't want to say too much more to the point where I'm writing my own autobiography. You made this thread so that I/we could help you with what you're dealing with, even though you were scarce on the details. I just want to make sure you know that I can help you and why I can help you, even with difficult issues that require specialized knowledge. Feel free to PM me and I'll make sure you have what you need and want.
Former iron fist mod of the NG Featureless Chat from May 23, 2012 to May 4, 2014.
Depression is the worst, but a tip for you would be to force yourself to go out with people you know and try to have fun via socializing, even though you definitely do not want to.
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Jesus Christ we're all fucking depressed
It's like a depression jerkoff in here
Fuck this is sad
I need motivation or I get depressed, if I'm lacking direction I find it increasingly hard to function, I get irritable, angry, I lash out at people and gradually lose my mind. All of my depressive episodes have passed with time, but I wouldn't call myself happy, I'm alone and miserable and make games to keep me from slipping out completely.
Schopenhauer and Kierkegaard called this existential anxiety or existential dread, Ted Kaczinski wrote about this in his Unabomber Manifesto as well and blamed it on our connectedness and automation of society.
Fulfillment is a tricky thing, when I'm feeling fulfilled things are good for me, but when that starts to fade or I lose direction, it gets increasingly difficult to cope, and finding it becomes paramount for me to regain stability.
If you want to talk about or get some recommended reading my PM box is always open.
At 9/15/16 08:48 AM, NostalgicNerd94 wrote: Also made me feel like not wanting to interact with people in any way, as well as communicating.
That is not depression, it is disillusion. Choose your respondents better.
If I get any notifications from this topic, reading the responses, and not responding back, I apologize if I don't answer.
Do not apologize, regret infers you are obliged to interact.
I'm having it really rough onto myself, and it has gotten the best out of me. :'(
Isolation is a remedy.
"خيبر خيبر يايهود جيش محمد سوف يعود"
