Official Depression thread

[flyny]

I never thought I'd be going through some **** like this. But I'm getting a depression/anxiety episode and idk how to act on it. Living by yourself sucks in a situation like this. I feel like just need to be around people

 

[AgentZero]

I never thought I'd be going through some **** like this. But I'm getting a depression/anxiety episode and idk how to act on it. Living by yourself sucks in a situation like this. I feel like just need to be around people

The weather's getting nice, so hit the park when you've got free time. Run some pickup games if you ball, go for a jog, or just relax on a park bench and listen to music or read a book. Go try a new restaurant and get a paper or magazine to read. Shoot an old friend a text or give them a call.

Regardless if you directly interact with people, just being among people will hopefully reduce that feeling of being trapped or cooped up by yourself. The worst thing you can do is let it limit you, which will only cause the episode to last longer and be more severe.

 

[wayniac211]

brahs I need some help. Mainly with anxiety issues

heres the thing. Over the past year and a half ive had to deal with mild ocd due to high anxiety. I know its going to sounds crazy for what Im about to post but here are things that
drive me nuts and stress me out:

I bought chipotle today and they always write on the foil with a marker. when I was tearing the foil, the part with the marker grazed my burrito, so I thought it wouldnt be safe to eat

I brought my drink out into the rain and some rain obviously fell into it, thought it wouldnt be safe to drink


Just very small specific and detailed things, but once it happens it ruins my day. It becomes a spiral of stress and anxiety. I know it sounds stupid and crazy. If anyone can 
help that would be cool

It's life bruh. Crazy **** happens. Maybe that pen saved you from ecoli. Think of situations where you weren't physically hurt as a lesson. Enjoy the ride

 

[ahat]

Been seeing this therapist for some time now. Feel like overallthings have gotten slightly better although im paranoid and at times speak to myself. Also still having trouble sleeping despite getting some new meds. The only time im really truly at ease and relaxed is when i workout or even just do push ups.

The thing i find most difficult is these thoughts i keep having over and over. Shes been telling me to try and tell myself its in the past and theres nothing that can change it and to take charge of the present.


On a side note i kinda wanna bang her on some tony soprano ****

 

[layziegunts]

Go to the gym, go to the gym, go to the gym. That has helped me out recently when I feel I'm about to go under. Trust me, also go online and read about other people's personal stories. Hearing other people getting through the same situation you are in and flourishing afterwards really help from my previous experiences.

 

[getback]

I never thought I'd be going through some **** like this. But I'm getting a depression/anxiety episode and idk how to act on it. Living by yourself sucks in a situation like this. I feel like just need to be around people

Do you know what triggered it?

Hit up the mall and go to stores that spark your interest (i.e. bookstore, Finishline/Footlocker, Apple, etc) and just chop it up with the employees.

Volunteer at a homeless shelter, spot for under priveleged kids or home for elders or animal shelter.

Play hoop, soccer, go to the gym, go for a walk/run, yoga class.

Research new hobbies that might occupy some of your idle time (carpentry, computers, working on your car, etc)

 

[illmatic kid]

I suffer from social anxiety. Doing simple things like going to the mall or restaurants where it might be crowded makes me very anxious. Blood pressure rises and I start having a panick attack and believe me fellas it really sucks. I take hydroxyzine which is for numerous things such as nausea, itching, insomnia and also anxiety. It helps a bit but it mainly knocks me out. Trying to deal with my anxiety day to day. I hope everyone her gets better.

 

[getback]

I suffer from social anxiety. Doing simple things like going to the mall or restaurants where it might be crowded makes me very anxious. Blood pressure rises and I start having a panick attack and believe me fellas it really sucks. I take hydroxyzine which is for numerous things such as nausea, itching, insomnia and also anxiety. It helps a bit but it mainly knocks me out. Trying to deal with my anxiety day to day. I hope everyone her gets better.

I've had social anxiety in the past. Maybe a little bit still to a certain extent. It sucks. I remember becoming flustered sometimes and I would just freeze, lose my train of thought and be embarrassed/ashamed that I was freaking out at something as mundane as running into an old classmate at the grocery store or something.

It's something you will probably outgrow, but the best way to defeat it is really to face it head on. Put yourself in uncomfortable situations that trigger the anxiety and you will eventually adapt and acknowledge that you're fearing something that doesn't exist. Have you considered joining a support group or taking some sort of public speaking course?

 

[$EA$ON$ Change]

Today I had my first session with a counselor and I encourage everyone to go if they can. I don't feel 100% better but it feels like a shadow that has loomed for awhile has been lifted off of my shoulders, please seek help even if you don't want too.

 

[wayniac211]

Gotta find your fix to get those endorphins movin. Its not easy but you've got to put in some effort to make it happen.

 

[illmatic kid]

I've had social anxiety in the past. Maybe a little bit still to a certain extent. It sucks. I remember becoming flustered sometimes and I would just freeze, lose my train of thought and be embarrassed/ashamed that I was freaking out at something as mundane as running into an old classmate at the grocery store or something.

It's something you will probably outgrow, but the best way to defeat it is really to face it head on. Put yourself in uncomfortable situations that trigger the anxiety and you will eventually adapt and acknowledge that you're fearing something that doesn't exist. Have you considered joining a support group or taking some sort of public speaking course?

Thanks for the response my dude. I do sometimes put myself in those uncomfortable situations so that I can try and conquer portions of my anxiety at a time. Probably doesn't help that i'm also a very introverted person so it kinda cancels things out when it comes to constantly being around lots of people. I've been seriously thinking about joining a support group or going to see a psychiatrist or something. Lol. It's tough my man.

 

[MaxP_3]

I attend group sessions every week i can make it for my anxiety. It works and I also encourage going to group sessions or counseling. Im trying to manage without medication and this is definitely an awesome way.

 

[heliumclinton]

Been on anti depressants since December, and I was feeling GREAT. Like unstoppable and mad motivated gym 4x a week, eating right, relationship flourishing haven't even been on NT that much because I been out here living. I also was going to therapy once a week too and I enjoy it. So guess what happen? Yup you guessed it! I convinced myself I no longer needed the meds so I just stopped. First week I was fine besides feeling nauseous all day.

That 8th day though (Thursday) ... felt like crying my eyes out just miserable, sad as hell in general and I felt disappointed that I couldn't handle the "withdrawal"

I feel crazy as hell

 

[kdawg]

I'm gonna check in, because I feel like I used to have Depression.. idk what makes you "officially" depressed, but my girlfriend tried saying it was just me "being sad" and to "stop using depression as an excuse to not fix things".

Anyways, I'm mostly better now.. I have my bad days but most of them are good.

To give a background on what I was experiencing (maybe some of you could help me understand if I had depression or not)
-unable to sleep; couldn't get comfortable and my mind wandering to a million different negative places.
-constantly finding myself staring off into nothing, while my mind thought of a daily reason as to why i wasn't good enough.
-Kicking myself to the ground mentally, shutting down, because I'm blaming myself for my parents divorce when I was 8.. thinking "my dad knew I would be a failure, so he left before he was disappointed"
-Nowadays, what gets me down and out is thinking my Mom walked out of my life because she never had a care for me. My mind will say "I don't blame her, I'm nothing". and I just zone out.. convincing myself and blaming myself that I'm nothing.
-When I feel like what I think is "depressed", I get under a blanket and hide in it, it makes me feel safe..
-The biggest thing that made me think I had depression was that I lost all ability to give emotion. Multiple times my girlfriend would scream at me to talk to her, say something, show emotion, but my mind wasn't there at all. My mouth wouldn't open. I had no care for the situation, only a care for keeping myself down.

So what do you guys think? Was I depressed or just a fairly sad person?.. I've always wondered.

post below will be positive

That voice you hear? It's a liar. Depression lies to you and tells you all those things - but none are true.

 

[layziegunts]

This video was remarkable for me. I listen to it multiple times a day to calm my depression

 

[mangudai954]

I take 3 tries but I think I may have

Been on anti depressants since December, and I was feeling GREAT. Like unstoppable and mad motivated gym 4x a week, eating right, relationship flourishing haven't even been on NT that much because I been out here living. I also was going to therapy once a week too and I enjoy it. So guess what happen? Yup you guessed it! I convinced myself I no longer needed the meds so I just stopped. First week I was fine besides feeling nauseous all day.

That 8th day though (Thursday) ... felt like crying my eyes out just miserable, sad as hell in general and I felt disappointed that I couldn't handle the "withdrawal"

I feel crazy as hell

Stopping cold turkey sucks. I tried it before and wouldn't do it again.

Its great to hear the medication is working well for you.

 

[spizike231]

Had a bad day today.

Me and my girl kept fighting, she did something that reminded me of how my Mother acted when I lived w/ her.. put on a song I used to listen to and just stare off into nothing with.

Currently spacing out listening to it. Don't want to move. Don't want to talk Don't want to think.

 

[mangudai954]

Sounds like decompressing

 

[Rj4147]

maaan so I just recovered from a conussion 2 months ago and last saturday I hit my head. it actually wasn't hard at all, but me being really anxious already causes symptoms to manifest even if i don't have a concussion and think I do. Its twisted lol. Hopefully it goes away asap...How's everyone in this thread been doing though?

 

[gallopinto3]

I may be reaching here but, I used to be very depressed and had suicidal tendencies until I started following Jesus. I'm not religious and don't as scouts with any denomination. I just follow Jesus. My life has been changed. You guys should try it. It worked for me.

 

[kobeafro]

yo man, im 22 and been feeling depressed since i got hit in the side of my head during football practice back in middle school unconscious for a bout an hour  now i was about 5"8 at 140 playing as WR and didnt see the safety coming n was KO cold. lol . kept this **** to my self. do have suicide thoughts sometimes but i do have a part of me saying your just hungry eat a snickers! lol

i use to be a happy dude before the hit, like i get long with everyone . as years go by. i just feel ike i hate everybody. but theres times i feel good as hell.

i don't even get along with my relatives anymore. 

part of growing up just CTE guys lol?

 

[ecruteakcityboy]

back in here...

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I'm an idiot. I make stupid decisions. I'm incompetent as ****....why do I even try?

 

[ecruteakcityboy]

I'm also in debt... and I see no ******* way out....
I have a dead end job..
I want to go back to school but I've already taken out loans....
i just don't see the light....
fml

 

[ecruteakcityboy]

aain't no girl's trying to **** with me with loser ***
on the verge of losing my job too

 

[ecruteakcityboy]

i'm 23 , and all i've been thinking about lately is wtf have i done with my life...