LOL!! Trust me, I don't look like trash or a punk or anything like that. I look like a really smart Asian kid you see all the time and you think is a nerd. Cept, I don't really look like a geek or nerd..
sleep... 
or go blow all your money on something stupid, like a new speaker system for your computer. then you'll start admiring your new speakers and worrying about your newly found money problems that you don't even have time to worry about your old stuff.
or go blow all your money on something stupid, like a new speaker system for your computer. then you'll start admiring your new speakers and worrying about your newly found money problems that you don't even have time to worry about your old stuff
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<< or go blow all your money on something stupid, like a new speaker system for your computer. then you'll start admiring your new speakers and worrying about your newly found money problems that you don't even have time to worry about your old stuff .
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nice suggestion!
I'll have to try that one next time.. might give you a sense of pride that you can afford something new, get you out of that depression funk.btw "urameatball" is the kickassest AT nick I've seen in a while.
i'm wierd, when i'm depressed, i work or i study because sulking about it isn't going to do crap for me. just try to channel your energy into something productive and not worry about what you did or what happened, but what you can do from there.
i am a 27 yr old female who has had a depressive disorder since i was eight...tried prozac...tried chocolate...tried zoloft...all worked...for a while...the only thing that really gets me out of my depressive moods...take a sheet of paper and draw a line down the middle of it...on one side write down everything that sucks in your life...friends, girls, school whatever...on the other side write down everything that is good in your life...even if it sounds sappy or small...kept a goldfish alive for a whole week...even with a d- probably did better than 1/3 of your class...i bet by the time you are finished...the good side is longer than the sucky side...after your'e done...really examine the side that sucks and think of even the littlest ways you can change each...don't try to change everything at once...even the guy at B.K. doesn't do that!!!
Hey Urban and Grimreefer, sorry if I offer any duplicate advice, I didn't bother reading through any of the previous posts, I'm too lazy.
Anyhow, I have been dealing with depression (hypercyclic manic-depressive disorder) since 1997 so I figured I might help.
Try this - GO GET SOME EXERCISE. I have tried everything from medication (Paxil, Wellbutrin, Prozac, Depakote, Ritalin, Xanax) to meditation and so far I have found that the best method for dealing with depression is by FAR some good old exercise. For me a good 2-3 days of working out can easily get me out of a month-long depressive bout, even my suicidal blind-darkness episodes. Those are scary.
And whatever you do, DO NOT SMOKE WEED, DRINK HEAVILY, CUT, ABUSE DRUGS or anything else self-destructive. Yes, it may offer some immediate short-term relief but it will just rebound even worse later. Drugs (i.e. pot) and alcohol are depressants so they'll just make you mentally numb and even more depressed when you come down. Trust me.
If you find yourself really contemplating hurting yourself or others then please, PLEASE seek help. When I was 15, I thought my parents would never understand my condition until I told them. I saw a whole other side of them I'd never seen before and my relationship with them has been so much better ever since. I can understand if your parents think it's a phase or don't think you need help or whatever, in that case talk to a school counselor or even your favorite teacher.
The best ways I have of coping are exercising (which I haven't done for a while, I should really get back into the groove) and just getting out.. The worst thing you can do when you're depressed is sit in a dark room and feel sorry for yourself. I will admit that it IS deeply satisfying on occasion though.
I just tapered off my year-long prescription for my Paxil/Wellbutrin/Depakote cocktail and am trying St' John's Wort instead. Hopefully I'll see some results in a few weeks.
One final note - If you ever, EVER EVER EVER even CONSIDER "ending it all" - keep in mind a few points to ponder:
- There is ALWAYS someone worse off than you.
- There is ALWAYS a good reason for living another day.
- Suicide is bar none the most SELFISH ACT IN THE WORLD. Think about it. Do you really think it's worth inflicting PERMANENT EMOTIONAL DAMAGE upon ALL your friends, your family, and every other person that cares about you just so you can feel better? That thought alone has stopped the knife in my wrist a few times. I'm eternally thankful to my ex-g/f for that one. I'll feel like my days couldn't get any darker and realize that by "putting away the pain" for myself, I'll just be transferring it twofold to every person I know. That's just a plain d!ckhead thing to do.
Well, I hoped this helped some. If you ever need advice or just someone to talk to I will be more than happy to chat and help you out.. Just find me on ICQ or AIM or email...
Anyhow, I have been dealing with depression (hypercyclic manic-depressive disorder) since 1997 so I figured I might help.
Try this - GO GET SOME EXERCISE. I have tried everything from medication (Paxil, Wellbutrin, Prozac, Depakote, Ritalin, Xanax) to meditation and so far I have found that the best method for dealing with depression is by FAR some good old exercise. For me a good 2-3 days of working out can easily get me out of a month-long depressive bout, even my suicidal blind-darkness episodes. Those are scary.
And whatever you do, DO NOT SMOKE WEED, DRINK HEAVILY, CUT, ABUSE DRUGS or anything else self-destructive. Yes, it may offer some immediate short-term relief but it will just rebound even worse later. Drugs (i.e. pot) and alcohol are depressants so they'll just make you mentally numb and even more depressed when you come down. Trust me.
If you find yourself really contemplating hurting yourself or others then please, PLEASE seek help. When I was 15, I thought my parents would never understand my condition until I told them. I saw a whole other side of them I'd never seen before and my relationship with them has been so much better ever since. I can understand if your parents think it's a phase or don't think you need help or whatever, in that case talk to a school counselor or even your favorite teacher.
The best ways I have of coping are exercising (which I haven't done for a while, I should really get back into the groove) and just getting out.. The worst thing you can do when you're depressed is sit in a dark room and feel sorry for yourself. I will admit that it IS deeply satisfying on occasion though.
I just tapered off my year-long prescription for my Paxil/Wellbutrin/Depakote cocktail and am trying St' John's Wort instead. Hopefully I'll see some results in a few weeks.
One final note - If you ever, EVER EVER EVER even CONSIDER "ending it all" - keep in mind a few points to ponder:
- There is ALWAYS someone worse off than you.
- There is ALWAYS a good reason for living another day.
- Suicide is bar none the most SELFISH ACT IN THE WORLD. Think about it. Do you really think it's worth inflicting PERMANENT EMOTIONAL DAMAGE upon ALL your friends, your family, and every other person that cares about you just so you can feel better? That thought alone has stopped the knife in my wrist a few times. I'm eternally thankful to my ex-g/f for that one. I'll feel like my days couldn't get any darker and realize that by "putting away the pain" for myself, I'll just be transferring it twofold to every person I know. That's just a plain d!ckhead thing to do.
Well, I hoped this helped some. If you ever need advice or just someone to talk to I will be more than happy to chat and help you out.. Just find me on ICQ or AIM or email...
Just thought I'd add - as much as I love all you guys here at AT some of you are just plain wrong and stupid about how to deal with this stuff.
Some more DOs and DON'Ts to add to the list:
DO NOT endanger the lives of others or THINK about it. That will just make you more angry in the long run. I've tried that too.
DO do something productive. Like I said, exercise, read a book, hang out with friends, have a good wank (don't make a habit of that one though..can lead to other problems)
DO discuss your problems with other people. It's quite astounding how many others have the same problems you do and talking about it is great therapy.
DO NOT resort to violence unless it's in the form of a punching bag. Yeah I love a good came of CS or UT as much as the next guy but you shouldn't use that to make yourself feel better.
DO go out and buy yourself a little "reward" for making it through yet another crappy day. Something like a CD or some frozen yogurt can do wonders for your psyche.
DO NOT go overboard with that last one. The only thing worse than being depressed is being depressed and in debt!
DO get a job. Even just a mindless, low-paying, part-time job. It'll keep you occupied during some of your downtime. Think of it as being paid to socialize.
Some more DOs and DON'Ts to add to the list:
DO NOT endanger the lives of others or THINK about it. That will just make you more angry in the long run. I've tried that too.
DO do something productive. Like I said, exercise, read a book, hang out with friends, have a good wank (don't make a habit of that one though..can lead to other problems)
DO discuss your problems with other people. It's quite astounding how many others have the same problems you do and talking about it is great therapy.
DO NOT resort to violence unless it's in the form of a punching bag. Yeah I love a good came of CS or UT as much as the next guy but you shouldn't use that to make yourself feel better.
DO go out and buy yourself a little "reward" for making it through yet another crappy day. Something like a CD or some frozen yogurt can do wonders for your psyche.
DO NOT go overboard with that last one. The only thing worse than being depressed is being depressed and in debt!
DO get a job. Even just a mindless, low-paying, part-time job. It'll keep you occupied during some of your downtime. Think of it as being paid to socialize.
Lol, joohang. You're right though. Swimming is a good way to get a lot of energy expended really quickly. After a couple dozen laps I'm usually too tired to be depressed.
According to my counsellor, taking a bath or swimming gives some nice psychological effects of calming down people. She's a PhD in Psychology, so she must know what she's talking about. I tried it and it worked.
I usually do one of the following...
1) practice the piano (yeah, amazingly, music actually helps when it doesn't have lyrics...)
2) go frag some or play an rpg
3) go running
4) sleep
1) practice the piano (yeah, amazingly, music actually helps when it doesn't have lyrics...)
2) go frag some or play an rpg
3) go running
4) sleep
joohang - I think it has something to do with a subconscious comparison to being in the womb which has a naturally calming effect on people. Odd how humans work.
Konichiwa's idea is probably a good one. I'd give that a try if I were you.
I always go out for a very long run when I start to feel a little down in the dumps. But, I run about 40 miles a week so I rarely feel depressed. When my grandmother died-we were very close-I went out for a 25+ mile run. That really helped, although I was a bit sore for a few days!
Talking about your problems is also a very good way to "get it out". Writing, an adjunct to talking, is similarly positive.
Drinking and drugging will only mask your problems temporarily. They are not solutions, and will probably lead to worse problems.
I always go out for a very long run when I start to feel a little down in the dumps. But, I run about 40 miles a week so I rarely feel depressed. When my grandmother died-we were very close-I went out for a 25+ mile run. That really helped, although I was a bit sore for a few days!
Talking about your problems is also a very good way to "get it out". Writing, an adjunct to talking, is similarly positive.
Drinking and drugging will only mask your problems temporarily. They are not solutions, and will probably lead to worse problems.
Demon-Xanth
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