Topic : Depression

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Created on : Friday, July 01, 2005, 04:53:17 pm
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June 13, 2008, 5:16 pm PDT

*Sticks tongue out at itsme62*

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         My ESP is funny that way! I'm glad you got the point. I remembered you posted something about asking for Dr Phil's help with meeting Cojo. Just because you didn't hear from them doesn't mean it couldn't happen. It also doesn't mean it will happen! HOWEVER like the girl scouts/ boy scouts motto says ALWAYS be prepared! Remember, Dr Phil has been known to make house calls!

          I think those are my favorite shows! Although, like you, I'd be pretty embarrassed if he came knocking on my door right now! I remember after hearing from the show I'd run and hide when I heard a knock at the door for fear that it was him! So keep up the good work! I think I'll take a hint from you,if you don't mind! I think I'll get all dolled up for when I close on my house! I usually don't get dolled up unless it's for when I get a new drivers license! That has been two or three years ago!!!!

The subject in one of your messages said "8:00 AM"! I took that as meaning he'd be here at 8:00! I love the hell out of you, but I feel so stupid for getting my hopes up like that. But I know you didn't do it for that reason, so I'm gonna let it slide. :-) I still love you. :-* <--That's an air-kiss, btw.

Today, I remembered about this place called the Women's Resource Center downtown, and I looked through the catalog and I saw some workshops I'd like to take while sister's in town since majority of them are at night. She thinks it's a wonderful idea. I'd like to go sometime next week to check it out, but wanna check in with CM first to see if he can take me during the day.

I'm also working on a pageant entry for a contest due next week, so wish me luck!

Denise
 
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June 13, 2008, 5:20 pm PDT

Hi T. I stopped by on a break having O Oolong Tea with Peach.

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Hey Sea sorry to hear about what your all piled into. I honestly do belive that when god put us on this earth, he knew what all we could handle. At some point in time, I do wonder what was he thinking! LOL.... But he is the one that knows. Anyways! I pertty much feel like my oldself not 100% But no more visitor either hehe! So far I took my one pill. Pertty much woke up with a headache. I am going to blame that on not getting enough sleep for now.

 

I have been thinking with all the flooding that is going on. It made me think back when going to bible school when younger and learning about noah's ark. God pertty much in control of the rain, so why is he making all this flooding happen?

 

I was also a little sad to hear about Tim, he was young still.

 

All that news about that rap singer that was found not guilty, the way it sounds to me is that he wasn't, since pertty much the family members didn't even want to come forward in court. What is it anymore with all this older men or older woman taken advantage of younger kids anymore. Seems like that is all you hear about anymore.

 

Well I better try to go get my butt in gear!  T

I just read that serotonin that is low when depressed can be increased eating bananas and, of all things, turkey. I

We'd quit our fruit plates in a.m. for over a week and I have just not felt up to par.

So, along with getting organized... bananas on my list. I want to work in a walk this evening as well. I always feel better when I do.

Sorry you woke up with a headache... Not enough sleep can definitely do that. You can check out side effects on medications on medlineplus.gov or check with pharmacist and doctor. You are so savvy though I'm certain you know that.

I hope work goes well. You ARE sounding better... HOORAY!!!

Prayers of blessings to you and us all. SEA
 
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June 13, 2008, 5:24 pm PDT

dntask

P.S. I've wondered the same things about the floods... I think global warming from what people have done is blamed for worsening weather. So may be, as with a lot of things, the reason why and the way to solve is in our closest mirror, collectively speaking... that is. Good point though... You are a philosophical thinker and a wonderful asset to the boards. You don't hold back and speak up... SEA
 
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June 13, 2008, 5:33 pm PDT

Just another link

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"across the board" as Mary Ann says...

Good night ladies and gentlemen...

Hugging prayers, SEA

I am just another link in the Prayer Chain... count on me... Mary ann

 
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June 13, 2008, 5:33 pm PDT

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Thanks for mentioning "girl scouts/ boy scouts motto says "ALWAYS be prepared!"". I needed to see that. Me too. I need to follow your advice to Denise and yourself and get all dolled up, to. Dress the part for amazing things to happen like the secret, "What you think about comes about." Sometimes, opportunity does only knock once and might not wait for someone sitting in panties and/or PJ's to change to answer the door. I guess we all better claim it before someone else does... Okay, so I'm in on this getting dolled up, too. Not since your last driver's license? OMG... CoJo is likely on speed dial to fashion police even as I type... I better get prepared, too. Thanks y'all. SEA
 
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June 13, 2008, 5:35 pm PDT

Glad to find a decent group

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P.S. I've wondered the same things about the floods... I think global warming from what people have done is blamed for worsening weather. So may be, as with a lot of things, the reason why and the way to solve is in our closest mirror, collectively speaking... that is. Good point though... You are a philosophical thinker and a wonderful asset to the boards. You don't hold back and speak up... SEA

Right now I am so glad I found this group. I am still learning how to read replys that are like a page behind LOL. Anyways when I am up to par with everything. I will do my best to put in my oppions. Anyways I have a half hour to go before I have to leave and I am no where near ready! HA!!!!! So I better get off my fat rear and get a move on. Thank you! Sweet dreams and I'll probally catch ya tomorrow. T

 
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June 13, 2008, 5:42 pm PDT

We do...

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I am just another link in the Prayer Chain... count on me... Mary ann

I do...

Hey Mary Ann... I am SO proud of you... You've really been sounding GREAT for weeks now. I hope that's the norm from now on because makes my heart sing to see answered prayers. We do really have A LOT of answered prayers on here. I wonder where whosoever, Tammy/Hope, Whitney, Gillian, Laurie, Ruthieg, Manal and everyone have vanished too. Maybe like you, Sue, Suzanne, MJ, BZ and so many just are very busy. hope we all have a blessed weekend and, remember too, each one of us is a blessing.

Prayer chain team work...

From another link in the prayer chain you can count on too. SEA

P.S. I need to put on my tennies and go for a stroll before too late... Glad you stopped by Mary Ann! I
 
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June 13, 2008, 6:19 pm PDT

Hello all

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                    Hello all,hope all is well with everyone.My daughter is now 13 and shes been cutting herslef latley.shes been in the phsch ward for about 2 months now and she just got done telling us thatshe had a guy stick a knife to her throat and god knows what else happened to her.she doesnt tell us everything,but shes been cutting herself alot and im worried cause when she gets out,will she dio it again.i am so mad cause she wont tell us who it was and i feel so helpless right now.I cried when she told us this.I guess it would be better if i didnt know cause i would do something i would regret..I just dont know what to do?My wife and i see her every single day.They put her on medication and i feel like shes a zombie and i just feel for her so much.I cried when she told us this horrific thing that happened to her.Its hurts me alot more that this happened to her cause of my own nightmare past and my anxiety is so out of control sometime,but my daughter needs me .She loves me so much.all i can do right now is just be there for her

   Thank you for the replies about my daughter.I havent been on here lately,really busy.I saw my daughter tonight and we had such a good time.I sent her flowers,and she thought it was the most greatest thing.I brought up chinese food and it was just her and myself.Mom needed a night off and she goes saturdays.We see here every single night and every time i see her,i wanna cry.shes doing alot better,butshe still needs help.I really feel bad cause i know exactly what shes going through cause ive been there and done that.Im trying to get her to tell me who did that stuff to her,but she aint telling.I feel so helpless cause i wasnt there to protect her and help her and it kills me.My past life dosent help either.The other night,my wife almost caught me crying outside.Mybrothers birthday is comming up and i hope i can deal with it without  letting it get to me.I alos really feel like crap cause they asked me if i ever were depressed and i told them that i have P.T.S.D.They really didnt ask why,they just told me that i could of giving my daughter a gene in her that makes her depressed and it could be herditary.They asked me if i see a therapist and i kinda got angry cause its not about me,its about my daughter.Im an adult,i know that i made some really bad choices in the past,but i faced my problems and i deal with it.yes,i do get depressed sometimes,but i handle it the right way now,not go off the wall,and nut out.I realize that what my brother did to me ,i cannot turn back time,I know hes dead forever and i do still try to deal with that he did did kill himself and i do feel guilty,but i regroup my thoughts and deal with it.                                    

                        What i do try to figure out is that my brother has always been in my life dead or alive.He cost me over thirty years of my life ,now he caused my kids now that all comes back to what he did to me and that sucks.My daughter is only 13.It took her over 2 mothes to come out with what happened to her.It took me over 30 years and im just glad that she did.She doesnt deserve what shes going through cause of some weirdo.All my daughter wants is my wife and myself.I painted her finger nails and toes not too long ago and when i went home,i cried.I cried cause ive been doing her nails since shes been 2 years old and it kills me thats shes there.Im getting to the point where im going to pull her out of there,but #1,i cant and #2 she needs the help.She will be going to a place called sagamore,its a place where they do exstensive therapy and we cant see her for 2 weeks..why should she be going through this,its so not fair.All i want is for her to be home,thats all i want.THANKS FOR LISTENING TO ME. 

                                                                                          GLENN

 
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June 13, 2008, 7:45 pm PDT

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Hi Glenn...

My heart breaks for your daughter and your pain for her as a father.

Have you emailed Dr. Phil, clicking CONTACT DR. PHIL? Dr. Phil is really good at getting to the bottom of who done its... with his investigative teams.

You are right your main focus needs to be your daughter and maybe if you emailed Dr. Phil you could have a bit of the burden lifted off your shoulders. I'm sure counselors want to get to the root cause as well...

I think that you finally DID open up and get help when you have has helped your daughter.

Please, though, where do people get off telling victim they just need help when it is far from high time the abusers get help so they don't victimize people. I think people mean well and just think things resolve quickly due to our movie based society where things most times are all worked out quickly. Sometimes yes... most times... takes awhile.. It takes 12 years to graduate from high school... Some things take time to figure out before you can move ahead. I guess that's why we have life times to sort it all out, hopefully.

I remember even on playgrounds if someone got hurt that everyone rushed in trying to cheer person up or offer whatever aide they could. Most offer what they wish would be offered to them or because truly believe will help because of wanting person to feel better. So... you're being suggested to get help since you were crying... mostly meant... I wish you felt better and hope you feel better soon and I wonder if such and such would help.

Just like if someone passes the salt and you don't need it sometimes advice is that way too except like salt in wounds. Yet, at roots the same intent trying to help. Like just now when I was trying to say everything right... I may have not said one thing right. Most of us are just trying to help those hurting the best way we know how, winging it. Those hurting are doing the same trying to help themselves and/or others, too.

Once again, full circle, to needing emotional and life skill education K-12 DAILY classes of age specific topics to do damage control so more damage doesn't occur. Role playing and seeing movies of various scenarios so victims are armed with ways to avoid and victimizers see not really who they want to be for most once were victims, too. So therein lies the choice to continue the cycle or break the cycle.

My heart aches with yours for your daughter and for you too since I know how much you adore your children and wife. SEA aka beachsmile... aka aka
 
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June 13, 2008, 7:49 pm PDT

Thanks Itsme62

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          The other day we got a surprise visit from NY emergency response team. They were here to help clean up after the tornadoes and floods. The left this morning for Iowa to help them because of more tornadoes. With any luck they are working their way towards you too! I believe they also helped to evacuate some people from their homes here in our county.

           If it were in my power I would send you the rain we are getting.If only they could come up with a way of transporting unwanted precipitation to areas that need it! So much for dreaming.

We were talking about that today, how we could use some of the rain coming down back there.  Don't look like that is going to happen.  Our temps are going to be in the low 100's and upper 90's for a few more days and then they will drop back down into the 80's.  They have brought in firefighters from all over the state  to fight this fire.  I was out to dinner tonight and some of the firefighters came in and I went over and shook their hands and thanked them for coming to help us.

 

So glad to hear that the new house is getting close.  You've waited long enough and I pray that all goes well and you're in a happen before the end of the month.

 

Hugs & Prayers

Barb

 

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