Depression

[Spooky Shortie's iconSpooky Shortie]

Depression is not easy to live with, but we have all been through it in some way in our lives.

Have you ever suffered from depression? What did you find helped you through that tough time?

 

[Kaynil]

I have suffered from depression before, to be honest I am not sure what I did to get out. I didn't get therapy and it wasn't a sudden realisation. I guess I had to take it a day at the time and was fortunate to have people around me that care for me.

I think I have better tools to recognise and mange symptoms before I spiral too out of control.

I think some advice has helped me, like

* Trying to be more present. I always have had a loud anxious mind that will absolutely bring the worse case scenario. Simple exercises to engage your senses. sound, view,

* A simple activity like a counting backwards in multiples of seven from 100. Etc just enough o redirect the brain away from the nefarious thought can be the difference to weather a hard time.

* Learning that there's a difference between your conscious active thinking and the background thinking that your brain, as an organ, will do but doesn't necessarily means that's you has been a game changer. You don't have to engage, you just have to acknowledge the thought and let go of it, rather than going down the rabbit hole.

 

[uptrendfinancialsignal]

Yeah, I’ve been there. It was like carrying a huge backpack that I could not remove. Opening up to someone, even just a friend who listened, was helpful. Simple things like journaling helped to change the situation with time. It is difficult, but you can actually make it.

 

[Spooky Shortie's iconSpooky Shortie]

I have suffered from depression before, to be honest I am not sure what I did to get out. I didn't get therapy and it wasn't a sudden realisation. I guess I had to take it a day at the time and was fortunate to have people around me that care for me.

I think I have better tools to recognise and mange symptoms before I spiral too out of control.

I think some advice has helped me, like

* Trying to be more present. I always have had a loud anxious mind that will absolutely bring the worse case scenario. Simple exercises to engage your senses. sound, view,

* A simple activity like a counting backwards in multiples of seven from 100. Etc just enough o redirect the brain away from the nefarious thought can be the difference to weather a hard time.

* Learning that there's a difference between your conscious active thinking and the background thinking that your brain, as an organ, will do but doesn't necessarily means that's you has been a game changer. You don't have to engage, you just have to acknowledge the thought and let go of it, rather than going down the rabbit hole.

I am sorry to hear that you went through this, but very happy you had people around you who care for you. We don't always realise it in the beginning, but speaking up about how we feel helps a great deal and can help you from spiralling further into depression.

Yeah, I’ve been there. It was like carrying a huge backpack that I could not remove. Opening up to someone, even just a friend who listened, was helpful. Simple things like journaling helped to change the situation with time. It is difficult, but you can actually make it.

I am so glad you were able to open up to someone who was able to help you and also find interest in something to also help you

 

[Kennysplash]

I have not, but I have someone close to me that suffered from depression. It was not easy seeing him live with it, there are times when I just can’t help but feel totally sorry for him. Depression is capable of stealing away all your joy and make you lose sight of what makes you happy.
That’s why I try to offer these ones help to the best of my ability.

 

[Sanjeev]

No, I have never suffered from depression and don't want to be in the future. People who are introverted mostly suffer from depression because they hide everything in themselves, in their heart, and never try to share it with the people. It's always better to share your problems with your close ones; hopefully they will guide you and will always help in relieving your stress, which may be the cause of your anxiety afterwards.

 

[KrissyCakes09]

I've had depression since I was 12. That's when the abuse started. I've never got over the depression. Its gets really bad at night.

 

[arunima25]

We all have lows in our lives. Having some low mood every now and then in normal and it is dependent on the situations in life. Depression is a prolonged low feeling phase and it can be acute and chronic. It is not easy to live with Depression or live with someone suffering from Depression

 

[Ginger]

Thankfully no but the present state of my mental health and stress is taking it's toll on my health and I really need to manage it well before it's too late.

 

[eLdavis]

I have had to deal with it several times, and just a fews days back all i could do was cry before praying and going to bed. It feels like everything is crumbling around me and i am just so overwhelmed. Trying to put myself together though, i know i would be fine.

 

[Kaynil]

We all have lows in our lives. Having some low mood every now and then in normal and it is dependent on the situations in life. Depression is a prolonged low feeling phase and it can be acute and chronic. It is not easy to live with Depression or live with someone suffering from Depression

This is an important distinction. It can be pretty discouraging trying to open up about it and having people saying they totally get it because they have had their lows so they assume it is the same thing and you just have to smile more and stop sulking because it ain't that bad.

I've had depression since I was 12. That's when the abuse started. I've never got over the depression. Its gets really bad at night.

I am sorry. I wish I had a way to give you comfort when I know damn well words amount to nothing specially while you're there at the moment.
I just hope you can have moments where you can see just how strong you are. I sincerely hope you can have better nights.

 

[KrissyCakes09]

@Kaynil thank you!

 

[Smokey Smokey Smokey's icon]

I deal with it from time to time. I try to find things that make me happy to help cope with it.

 

[Mike30]

I deal with it from time to time. I try to find things that make me happy to help cope with it.

I personally did suffer deep depression for many years, many many years ago...

I realized that, many times what we do for others, we don't do it for ourselves... and I got a wallah moment...

After that moment, my depression ended. I dedicated myself to help others...
I did set high goals that surely will keep me so busy and enthusiastic that there is no room for depression.

That's how radically cured my depression without a single pill since 15 years ago.
I became so positive, that I don't know anymore what's is like suffering (even on really bad situations)

 

[Spooky Shortie's iconSpooky Shortie]

I personally did suffer deep depression for many years, many many years ago...

I realized that, many times what we do for others, we don't do it for ourselves... and I got a wallah moment...

After that moment, my depression ended. I dedicated myself to help others...
I did set high goals that surely will keep me so busy and enthusiastic that there is no room for depression.

That's how radically cured my depression without a single pill since 15 years ago.
I became so positive, that I don't know anymore what's is like suffering (even on really bad situations)

It is great to know that by helping others, it can also help you when it comes to depression.

I am the same, I love helping others, it gives me a sense of purpose, I guess. As well as running forums, too and giving people a place to hang out and enjoy themselves, which helps a great deal!