I [somewhat dislike] all of you mother

[shortylickens]

[edit]Lovers.

This is the one thread you MUST post your eternally recurring self-pity in. Only this one. Start another one and you will be infracted.

Perknose
Forum Director

 

[shortylickens]

Except Squirrel.

Squirrel is cooler than fuck.

 

[realibrad]

How is your day going?

 

[PottedMeat]

chill out brah

 

[SKORPI0]

Oh, I thought that the OP was someone when I saw the thread title....
ATOTs-DC resident manlet is pissed about something. How can we help vent this anger?

 

[clamum]

You are manlet

 

[highland145]

and we've all been getting alone so well because of Florence.

 

[GagHalfrunt]

They got little baby legs
And they stand so low
You got to pick 'em up
Just to say hello
They got little cars
That go beep, beep, beep
They got little voices
Goin' peep, peep, peep
They got grubby little fingers
And dirty little minds...

 

[shortylickens]

How is your day going?

Fuckin shitty.
Cant get laid.
Cant get dates.
Cant get cats.
Cant get dogs.
Cant get a fuckin signal except in the worst part of town.
May have to go with Sprint (thats a real kick in the balls)
Cant get sleep.
Cant get weed and I dont even know if weed cures depression but I still wanna try it anyway AND MY FUCKING BACK IS KILLING ME AND I DONT KNOW FUCKING WHYYYY!!!!! !!



So how have you been?

 

[highland145]

I hear that there's a dog that's up for adoption....

 

[realibrad]

Fuckin shitty.
Cant get laid.
Cant get dates.
Cant get cats.
Cant get dogs.
Cant get a fuckin signal except in the worst part of town.
May have to go with Sprint (thats a real kick in the balls)
Cant get sleep.
Cant get weed and I dont even know if weed cures depression but I still wanna try it anyway AND MY FUCKING BACK IS KILLING ME AND I DONT KNOW FUCKING WHYYYY!!!!! !!



So how have you been?

If you are actually depressed, PM me. If not, try and go for a walk where there are no people by. Disconnect from the world and be alone with your thoughts for a little while.

It also sounds like you are just getting old.

 

[shortylickens]

If you are actually depressed, PM me. If not, try and go for a walk where there are no people by. Disconnect from the world and be alone with your thoughts for a little while.

It also sounds like you are just getting old.

We dont have time to get in to this, and I dont have the inclination, but just so you know I have been depressed my whole life and that advice does NOT work.

 

[shortylickens]

I hear that there's a dog that's up for adoption....

Allergic.
Cats too.

Thats the main reason I'm angry.

 

[realibrad]

We dont have time to get in to this, and I dont have the inclination, but just so you know I have been depressed my whole life and that advice does NOT work.

That was advise if you were not depressed. That won't help if you are.

I have also never had depression, but, people around me have. Whenever someone is willing, I always try and learn as much as I can. Usually informs me and people seem to find some enjoyment from it.

 

[Mayne]

congrats dude. We have our own thread. It's like we are brothers.

 

[nakedfrog]

Allergic.
Cats too.

Thats the main reason I'm angry.

What about allergy meds?

 

[BarkingGhostar]

I guarantee if you go to a Chic-fil-A restaurant in D.C. you can get laid [out].

 

[highland145]

I guarantee if you go to a fast food restaurant in D.C. you can get laid [out].

fixed

 

[BarkingGhostar]

Why you remove Chick-fil-A? It is the center of another first page thread.

 

[nakedfrog]

Why you remove Chick-fil-A? It is the center of another first page thread.

He's saying shorty can get knocked the fuck out at any DC-area restaurant (yes, I'm aware you're referencing the CFA customer that got beaten).

 

[shortylickens]

What about allergy meds?

I'm on too many drugs already, between the celexa and metformin and bupropion I've got more than enough crap to monitor and worry about missing or mixing inappropriately.
And if you are talking about Benadryl or something similar, it doesn't help. I took some and all it did was fuck me up but wouldn't help my burning, watery eyes. I needed medicated drops and a shower before I felt better.
Was really hoping to get a cat or dog or both, ideally by Christmas. Looks like I'll be settling for a bike or elliptical. Gonna mount the TV to a wall and make a small home gym. Maybe if I lose weight I can get a human female. Shit, if I look around maybe I can find one that PURRS!!

 

[snoopy7548]

 

[Red Squirrel]

Depression SUCKS. I went through it a few months ago. I'm lucky mine was temporary though, I think it was seasonal depression. Last winter was long and was all over the place, hot cold hot cold... I think it just finally screwed with me by the end. the clock change did me in. I freaking hate that BS, we need to abolish it once and for all. The constant darkness sucks too - clock change does F all to change that. It's dark no matter what. One of the only things I do hate about living here is the near constant darkness for a good part of the year. Was my first time going through seasonal depression though but I think it may be a sign of getting old, and I will have to watch out more now. My dad said he goes through it too. Had no idea. I unfortunately don't have any advice that is guaranteed to work if you're really clinically depressed but for me going for walks and spending more time in the sun (which for me does not need to be that long, like 15 minutes) and also staring at blue light did help. As for sun, UV-B is what is important, so reptile bulbs may help too, I will do that in winter as there won't be any UV-B from the sun. (need to build a contraption to stick my arm in, as you don't want stray UV reflecting back into your eyes) I bought a SAD lamp for at work too. I use it in mornings as it's the only real source of blue light I get as I don't see any day light. It's dark before I get to work, and after, for most of the year. Right now it's in the transition phase, not QUITE dark but getting there. In another month it will be pitch black.

The hardest part, but probably the most effective, is to try to socialize more though. But that is a tough one especially as an older adult. Myself I don't really have lot of IRL friends. Most people our age have their own lives, lot of them have family etc. I don't even have contacts with hardly any of my high school friends, or even college. I have one college friend I keep in touch with a lot but he moved down south. Also made a friend at church years back so hang out a lot with him, but that's pretty much it. It did help me with the depression to actually go hang out more often though. Well it was probably a combination of things. The light therapy, going for walks, socialization and the meds.

Doing stuff that gives a sense of accomplishment helps too, but that's easier said than done, when you are in state of depression you have zero motivation to do hobbies etc. Even gaming or watching a movie feels "meh". At least for me it was like that. I just did not know what to do with myself. Basically had no motivation to live. It was messed up. Had suicidal thoughts but didn't actually want to do it and I knew it was my brain that was messing with me.

Now that I'm out of my depression I've actually been pushing myself to try to always accomplish something on my days off. Not just sit and do nothing. I have a lot of hobbies I want to get into but often not enough motivation to push through, but when I do decide to get off my butt and do something I'll actually get sucked into it and then I will feel great after.

But yeah I'd say the #1 is socialization... as hard as it is, that is probably the main goal you should try for. I'm not perfect on that front myself, I keep saying I should get in touch with cousins and other family my age that I hardly talk to, and we need to actually start hanging out but never do.

As a side note it's crazy how much most people actually do suffer or have suffered from depression. More than half the people I've talked to said they've suffered from it or actively do. Anxiety is another bad one. They sort of go hand in hand. I had mostly depression, but anxiety would kick in too at times.

But yeah hang in there. It's not fun to go through, but there is light at the end of the tunnel.

 

[highland145]

Laura, I haven't been laid...by a woman...in forever. Can you blow me for a tease?

 

[snoopy7548]

Depression SUCKS. I went through it a few months ago. I'm lucky mine was temporary though, I think it was seasonal depression. Last winter was long and was all over the place, hot cold hot cold... I think it just finally screwed with me by the end. the clock change did me in. I freaking hate that BS, we need to abolish it once and for all. The constant darkness sucks too - clock change does F all to change that. It's dark no matter what. One of the only things I do hate about living here is the near constant darkness for a good part of the year. Was my first time going through seasonal depression though but I think it may be a sign of getting old, and I will have to watch out more now. My dad said he goes through it too. Had no idea. I unfortunately don't have any advice that is guaranteed to work if you're really clinically depressed but for me going for walks and spending more time in the sun (which for me does not need to be that long, like 15 minutes) and also staring at blue light did help. As for sun, UV-B is what is important, so reptile bulbs may help too, I will do that in winter as there won't be any UV-B from the sun. (need to build a contraption to stick my arm in, as you don't want stray UV reflecting back into your eyes) I bought a SAD lamp for at work too. I use it in mornings as it's the only real source of blue light I get as I don't see any day light. It's dark before I get to work, and after, for most of the year. Right now it's in the transition phase, not QUITE dark but getting there. In another month it will be pitch black.

The hardest part, but probably the most effective, is to try to socialize more though. But that is a tough one especially as an older adult. Myself I don't really have lot of IRL friends. Most people our age have their own lives, lot of them have family etc. I don't even have contacts with hardly any of my high school friends, or even college. I have one college friend I keep in touch with a lot but he moved down south. Also made a friend at church years back so hang out a lot with him, but that's pretty much it. It did help me with the depression to actually go hang out more often though. Well it was probably a combination of things. The light therapy, going for walks, socialization and the meds.

Doing stuff that gives a sense of accomplishment helps too, but that's easier said than done, when you are in state of depression you have zero motivation to do hobbies etc. Even gaming or watching a movie feels "meh". At least for me it was like that. I just did not know what to do with myself. Basically had no motivation to live. It was messed up. Had suicidal thoughts but didn't actually want to do it and I knew it was my brain that was messing with me.

Now that I'm out of my depression I've actually been pushing myself to try to always accomplish something on my days off. Not just sit and do nothing. I have a lot of hobbies I want to get into but often not enough motivation to push through, but when I do decide to get off my butt and do something I'll actually get sucked into it and then I will feel great after.

But yeah I'd say the #1 is socialization... as hard as it is, that is probably the main goal you should try for. I'm not perfect on that front myself, I keep saying I should get in touch with cousins and other family my age that I hardly talk to, and we need to actually start hanging out but never do.

As a side note it's crazy how much most people actually do suffer or have suffered from depression. More than half the people I've talked to said they've suffered from it or actively do. Anxiety is another bad one. They sort of go hand in hand. I had mostly depression, but anxiety would kick in too at times.

But yeah hang in there. It's not fun to go through, but there is light at the end of the tunnel.

Exactly the same here, right down to having no motivation to get into the hobbies I want to even though I feel great after working on something. I'm currently on Citalopram and it has helped even me out a bit.

Socializing is a good idea, or simply talking to someone (in person, not on the phone or online). It doesn't even have to be about your issues, it can be about work, life, school, hobbies, whatever. That human contact and connection is something everyone needs.

I recently came back from a week-long trip to Australia and I felt like a completely different person over there. I was in a constant state of happiness, and I think most of it had to do with "unplugging" and getting out of my routine.

Mr. Lickens, you'll be alright. If you can, take a few days off and go stay in a hotel (can be cheap, doesn't matter) in a city a few hours or a state away. Spend every minute of the day outside, doesn't matter if it's just walking around for an hour, sitting on a bench, or going to a museum. Eat whatever you want wherever you want. Sit outside at a cafe and have a coffee for half an hour just watching people. It won't cure anything, but you may feel better and clear your mind even if it's only for the duration you're there.

Oh yeah, and don't smoke pot. It'll make you paranoid as hell.