Don't we all feel the same once in a while? It's not just you. Take care.I'm not going to kill myself...just can't figure out life now.
This is the solution of someone who has not and cannot understand clinical depression. "Just DOO something!" is not a solution. It might help in some individual cases or be what people need in general, but you are clearly not understanding the biggest issue, in my opinion.I don't remember...are you still working? if all you're doing is sitting around your apartment moping, you'll never get over this shit. Get out and do SOMETHING you enjoy. COVID probably has you locked down as well, so your options might be limited, but GET OUT OF THE HOUSE AND DO SOMETHING. Walking, fishing, picking up prostitutes...SOMETHING.
You're right. I DO NOT understand clinical depression. I've always been a "man the fuck up, brush off the dust...maybe rub some dirt on it" kind of guy...But I DO know...just sitting around his apartment lamenting the loss of his sister isn't healthy. Does he need a mental health professional? Perhaps...I've wondered that about him for years. Forcing himself to get out and do SOMETHING shouldn't be at all harmful, (as long as whatever he does isn't destructive or deadly) and it MIGHT help...if not, doesn't Canada's wonderful health system offer clinical help?This is the solution of someone who has not and cannot understand clinical depression. "Just DOO something!" is not a solution. It might help in some individual cases or be what people need in general, but you are clearly not understanding the biggest issue, in my opinion.
The only people I have ever heard these kinds of suggestions from are the ones who have absolutely no idea what it is like to deal with depressive illnesses.
@Mayne I hope you are able to organize your thoughts and not be overwhelmed with them.
I figured this about you before you stated it, which is basically saying that you don't believe in the validity of mental health and/or illness.You're right. I DO NOT understand clinical depression. I've always been a "man the fuck up, brush off the dust...maybe rub some dirt on it" kind of guy...But I DO know...just sitting around his apartment lamenting the loss of his sister isn't healthy.
True or not, this is a cheap and pointless potshot. You just questioned the validity of mental health but immediately afterwards, want to claim you "always thought he could use some"?Does he need a mental health professional? Perhaps...I've wondered that about him for years.
In your "manly-man" wisdom, you have no clue how hard the first step out that door can become, nor will you.Forcing himself to get out and do SOMETHING shouldn't be at all harmful, (as long as whatever he does isn't destructive or deadly) and it MIGHT help...if not, doesn't Canada's wonderful health system offer clinical help?
What kind of help do you need? What would make it better? I often have the issue of wanting to "feel good." For the "feel bad" to just go the fvck away. Do you relate to this at all?I need help.
1. Please explain where I "questioned the validity of mental health."I figured this about you before you stated it, which is basically saying that you don't believe in the validity of mental health.
A cheap and pointless potshot. You just questioned the validity of mental health but immediately afterwards, want to claim you "always thought he could use some".
In your "manly-man" wisdom, you have no clue how hard the first step out that door can become, nor will you. Whether you realize it or not, you are using old and tired reasoning and logic here. Despite good intentions, I don't see it as helpful.
'Toughen up. Rub some salt in it and go for a walk. Try getting out more often. Do stuff rather than just sitting around wallowing.' Etcetera, etcetera.1. Please explain where I "questioned the validity of mental health."
Exactly, discussion about depression is to be poo-pooed and mocked, huh?3. blah, blah, blah...
Yeah it's easier said than done. When depressed it's just an overwhelming feeling of dispair and lack of motivation. Even things that should be fun like video games are not attractive.This is the solution of someone who has not and cannot understand clinical depression. "Just DOO something!" is not a solution. It might help in some individual cases or be what people need in general, but you are clearly not understanding the biggest issue, in my opinion.
The only people I have ever heard these kinds of suggestions from are the ones who have absolutely no idea what it is like to deal with depressive illnesses.
@Mayne I hope you are able to organize your thoughts and not be overwhelmed with them.