#679213 - 04/04/08 04:03 PM
Re: Are u depressed?
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Kaiboshman
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Registered: 03/12/08
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Chronic Pain and depression many times go hand in hand. I also suffer from depressive and anxiolytic episodes from time to time, and can definitely relate. Sometimes it seems that the mental pain experienced from this state of being is worse than the physical pain that precipitates it. I tell ya what, though, as soon as I log in here I begin to feel better. We have an unparalleled wealth of information at our disposal here, and the network of people I've read, learned, and shared with has had an immediate impact in my life (which is of course a positive one ) In a very short time-frame, I've come to realize that not only am I not alone, I'm surrounded by kind souls suffering from the same afflictions as myself (even if they're clinically different). Ultimately, in complex times such as the one we find ourselves in, it is exactly this kind of atmosphere that those of us who are confused need to retain some semblance of sanity.
Personally, my wife and family cannot understand my pain issues, and I get tired of unloading all of my worries and troubles upon their already burdened shoulders. No one wants to feel helpless to save the ones they love. So now I come here and complain to all of you....LOL! Thanks all for the support and tjaisv--keep your head up to the best of your ability, and remember that you've got people here who are more than willing to lend a helpful ear. Godspeed!
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#679297 - 04/04/08 07:17 PM
Re: Are u depressed?
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heythere101111
Banned. Soliciting meds
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Registered: 04/01/08
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I think depression is way more wide spread then people that are depressed believe. EVERYONE battles with something in life. For my Im depressed Because of my anxiety. Its a vicious circle, but almost everyone find a way someday
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#679347 - 04/04/08 10:11 PM
Re: Are u depressed?
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elgatoloco
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Registered: 09/29/03
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Well I've been seeing a psychologist and psychiatrist for over a year now. Things were getting better. Depression just doesn't go away overnight like I wish it would. After two years on prozac and wellbutrin with the occasional klonopin I really felt like I was getting out of my funk. Then a bomb was dropped on me last week. My sister (35 years old) was diagnosed with breast cancer. The only reason she found out was because she was pregnant. They were able to operate and remove the lump from her right breast but she can't get her lymph nodes taken out because of the unborn child. Needless to say, this has made my mother go crazy. I hate to blame my depression on my mother but she was a big part of it. Now with my sisters condition, my mother has become unbearable. I recently lost my job and decided to head back to school so I am once again dependent on my parents. My mother is now hounding me about finding a job again. She hounded me last year so I got a job as a concession manager at the Texas Rangers ballpark. I was expecting it to be a rather stress free job but it wasn't. I finished the season and told myself I wouldn't be going back next year. My mother is of the opinion that no one likes their job. Well, I've worked enough crappy jobs that I refuse to settle for another crappy one. Working a crappy stressful job is not something I am willing to do anymore. My depression started because of the stress from a different job I had and I will not let it happen again. It's not worth it to me to always be worrying and stressed. I really feel my health has declined because of my depression. Anyway, thats my situation and it sucks. It probably doesn't sound too bad but for me, its terrible.
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#679470 - 04/05/08 09:08 AM
Re: Are u depressed?
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CairoKid
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Registered: 03/19/07
Posts: 650
Loc: USA
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I am. I am sad and alone and hurting emotionally. I would like to hear about u guys...
Like many things in psychology, the question is: is it affecting your daily life? Is it affecting the quality of your life? Many of these things are a matter of degree. We all have, for example, fears/phobias. It's when they begin to affect your life (job, marriage, relationships, etc...) that it becomes a problem.
CairoKid
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#679662 - 04/05/08 07:47 PM
Re: Are u depressed?
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SteveP
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Registered: 03/29/05
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For some reason i get depressed quite often. Not sure why or what causes it. Wellbutrin is the only thing that has helped. Everything in my life is great right now too, couldnt ask for more if i tried, yet I'm stuck in a rut and down.. Go figure..
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#679813 - 04/06/08 09:17 AM
Re: Are u depressed?
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Skreamen
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Registered: 03/16/02
Posts: 66
Loc: U.S.A.
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Hi! Sorry to hear you are sad & depressed... I certainly can relate.. as others here have mentioned, chronic pain & depression can go hand in hand... I've found different ways, to make the blues go away, such as: one on one therapy, along with support groups to help me out of my funk..crank up some great music and just chill, or sometimes just sharing & venting can make a world of difference on how I am feeling. You are not alone. I think we all go through some time of depression in our lives.... I hope today is a better day for you! you in are my thoughts..
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#680262 - 04/07/08 10:03 AM
Re: Are u depressed?
[Re: tjaisv]
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Safron
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Registered: 01/29/08
Posts: 27
Loc: The Keystone State
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Thanks for all the replies. I am glad some people here actually listen and seem to care. Reading these makes me feel a little better.
Tj, I am sorry to hear that you are sad and alone. I know the feeling it is the worst thing in the world. Do you have any pets? I have just got a dog that loves me and is always happy to see me. Is this a sadness you feel all of the time? Or is it just a once in a while thing? Because there is some help out there. God Bless Your Soul~
Hugs, SAFRON
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Life is hard. After all, it kills you.
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#681061 - 04/08/08 05:10 PM
Re: Are u depressed?
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jdawgdroptop
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Registered: 11/05/04
Posts: 128
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I am in more emotional pain than physical. It's really not that bad, just mainly existential depression and weariness with my life in general. Being on this board is a nice way to think about other people and get my mind off myself.
"Weariness with life"...wow, i can so relate. Am both physically and mentally sick here. Having HIV and being diagnosed as bi-polar/manic depressive, losing everything I had in my life....my home, my car, both of my dogs...well you could imagine...been on all of the major anti-depressants, they didn't help me at all. I'm a very proud person, you know one that "don't take no [censored]"...chin up kind of guy, but after awhile your face kinda gets tired, lol. The very fact that I can sit here and type this message is an outlet to a road yet unventured. I will continue to strive forward (yeah, a cliche)....stay positive..look, you'll find. You have not yet unleashed all of the good feelings in your heart....
I wish you well!!!!
dawg
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#682897 - 04/12/08 01:51 PM
Re: Are u depressed?
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SteveP
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Registered: 03/29/05
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Just wondering if this applies to anyone else. I get "winter" depression. Soon as it gets cold, rainy, dark, snow I get depressed. Soon as spring comes I feel like a new person! While living in AZ for many years, never got depressed since its warm and sunny every day.
Anyone else relate to this? Or is it just me?
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#684776 - 04/16/08 09:53 PM
Re: Are u depressed?
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jl767
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Registered: 08/12/05
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Loc: Gotham
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#684780 - 04/16/08 10:01 PM
Re: Are u depressed?
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stits
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D'oh shoot. Thanks man.
lol
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