What is it really? Some say that it's a numb feeling, that all you want is to feel something, which usually results in self harm. Others say that it's like extreme pain that you can never get rid of, a pain that tears at you throughout the day and self harm distracts you for bit, only making you notice the external pain. But what is it to you? For me, it's like someone is dragging me down, trying to pull me under a current that's already got me to my neck. The littlest things can make me slip and lose my breath. I hate how some people are so ignorant to how others feel. How it's almost like they're purposely ignoring your misery for their own benefits. I'm just curious though, what are your experiences wit depression? Are you still coping? How did you get out of its grip? Do you know anyone who's suffered from depression?
Coping, for three years now. I can't handle the stress, the issue I am dealing with is my parents' and I was never supposed to be involved until it dragged me in, I desperately want medication but can't, nearly seven suicide attempts in the last two years and I need to see professional help. I saw the best tumblr post describing depression, but I can't find it.
I love that u made this. Depression sometimes sneaks up on you. And you don't know till it hits you hard. One of the ways i learned how to cope is by doing things that will keep me physically busy. Like painting running doing DYI projects. Music was my worse enemy. I would b fine and then one song comes n triggers the worse in me. And I would drown in my sorrows.
Itx I also did and still do that. Honestly I think it makes it worse but I can't find the courage to tell them
I literally had something thrown at me when I told my mom I was depressed .-. But you'll be better if you tell The feeling of anxiety and shit will get off your chest <3 I'M HERE TO TALK. //will not use cliches or overused quotes//
I don't know if I have depression due to not getting a proper diagnose, but I have been depressed continuously for roughly 3 years and have done a few ****ed up things involving scissors, so I'm guessing I most likely have depression. For me it's almost like I'm in a cave, going through a tunnel. Others are their going through their own, but their tunnel is full of interesting things whereas mine is plain and dull. I can't feel anything... They're walking to the light, which is at the end of the tunnel... My tunnel has no light. It's like I keep on walking, but nothing changes, others move on but I'm still stuck here. The simplest things can mean the tunnel cracks and a I fall down to near where I started. It's like I'm trying, trying not to give up, but nothing ever ****ing changes. I'm sorry if that didn't make sense. I cope through music. Music has been the only one that's been helping me. I thank a band called 'My Chemical Romance' because there really inspirational, and help me get through every day. I plan on telling my Mum but it's hard, as we're not really close. And if I tell someone, it makes it real...For now I can hide behind a mask.
I completely understand what u said. And yes telling someone makes it more real and makes the tunnel that much darker. Like Goldielocks said I'm here to talk , or just listen. One of the songs I like to use to express a lil bit of how depression feels for me is the Avril lavinge - nobody's home .
Imo, It's like drowning. Feeling so helpless and alone. Losing interest in things or hobbies that you once loved. Depression eats you up from within.
It's difficult. You can't just stop having depressed thoughts. They're not just there for a while and you CANNOT ignore it. People who say that don't understand, and the term 'it gets better' doesn't work anymore, because you truly believe and KNOW that there's not a good tomorrow, and no matter how much you try to believe the pessimism drowns you. It's difficult, because you have to reach down and defeat those inner demons yourself, to pull of the stem of those problems, but my case is slightly different. They are not my problems to solve. And there are friends, who let you lean on their shoulders and rest. But you can't become dependant on them and they can't help. You just sink into a deeper depression, alone and unwanted and actually feeling misunderstood, like no one really understands. Insecurity grabs you from behind and you really do go insane, and you drown your sorrows. I smoked a few cigarettes. I drank quite a lot. And I am ridiculously, horrifically, underaged. Depression truly kills.
When I told my parents I was depressed they just laughed at me, and said I was being dramatic. I've overcome what I went through on my own took about 3 and a half years to realise I actually wanna be alive, I can feel it creeping up on me though, my friends atm aren't really friends I guess, they just use me when they have nobody else. But my boyfriend helps me now, he understands how to treat me and he recognises all of my moods. I'm lucky to of found him .
It comes in many forms but there is light at the end of the tunnel. No matter how bad things seem it WILL get better. There will still be down days & life can get you down but it will improve
:cry: I hide behind a combination of smartassery and idiocy to make myself feel better. My parents know I'm depressed, they just let me run thru my cycle of sarcastic comments and stupidity with minimal disruption. :| And look at me? I just have freaky dreams and wake up feeling like strangling someone but it's all good cuz I swear, I'm happier this way.
I could not be bothered to read any of that tbh except for Krims cause she told me too btw i have 1 bad week every 5 weeks amd then im all good again
Hmmm. I dont think I've ever felt depressed. I've been hella happy all my life. Except maybe when I broke up with my gf. After realizing all the shit I put her through. It was tough. I couldnt sleep well at nights... Didnt talk at all throughout the day... Parents would be asking "what's wrong?" Every day.. Went on for like 2 weeks. I got over it and started like, socializing more. But I still dreamt about related stuff every single day for 4 months. I still do. Never had been that sad before in my life. But never had any bad thoughts. Maybe the first day. But that's all. Feel bad for any of my loved ones going thru it tho. Sucks ass.
I feel so much better when I eat pudding... It's like my mantra... Eat pudding, and smile... Or some shiz like that