Depression - What is it?

I honestly don't know why I am writing this. Or why I feel this way. Yet a part of me, feels.... "hurt" - If I had to put more words to it, it feels like a deep pain in my gut, and I feel like at any moment I could cry. And this feeling it feels like it keeps growing and growing.... why? I know this feeling well. From times, I've felt like there wasn't a single solution or a single person out there that wanted to listen. Nothing I do right now, seems to make this feeling go away.... Yet even though I'm in this state, it's like my logical mental state is running at 300%, reminding me, of everything I've done, everything that has passed, of how I have gotten through this, through worse, and while I'm feeling like this, I wonder what is depression? Is it, this feeling? Why is it happening now? It doesn't make sense.... All I know is I want it to go away... but it doesn't, like it's telling me, I've always been this way... always been this broken and hurt. Yet logically, I know that's not true, it can't be true. I feel like, I have done a lot, changed a lot since the last time I was here, since the last time I remember clawing and fighting my way out of here, but here I am, on the verge of tears, and this time, I am honestly scared, because I don't know why.

I guess the only thing for me to do is to reach out for help and just do things. I'm hoping this feeling will go away, maybe not today but with time.
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Fates-Blade-900
@chaoskagami
""god" doesn't exist in a measurable sense"
Actually there is a LOT of measurable evidence of God existing here in the world,
the two main things of interest is 1 how perfectly tuned the Universe is,
and 2 how everything God says comes to pass as well as His wisdom is very sound.
Here's a movie that examines the solar system and show how fine tuned it is,
and reveals how Atheists have lied about there knowledge of the Solar system (very good highly recommended):
 
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Fates-Blade-900
@Silent_Gunner You didn't even watch it, so you don't know anything about it, it IS evidence based with statements from acclaimed atheists themselves, don't say anything until you see it or else you're ignorant about it.
 
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chaoskagami
Can you all shut up and argue elsewhere? This isn't the place for it. It's disrespectful to Cerise, especially since she's already made her standpoint clear.
 
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Silent_Gunner
@Fates-Blade-900 You heard chaoskagami. I've been around the block with YT long enough to know clickbait when I see it though, but.

I'll end this argument with this video clip which describes your reaction thusly as far as I'm concerned:

 
Fates-Blade-900
I honestly didn't find it an argument just a discussion that would help her, but I'm done, my important cards are all out on the table for anyone to see.
 
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the_randomizer
As someone with anxiety, (as they share a lot in common) I totally get this feeling. I am currently on medication, and it has helped mitigate much of it, but it still is something I deal with at work and at home. Some days I feel like I haven't the energy or willpower to move forward or to push through, some days it can be outright debilitating and causes me to cry my eyes out in a bathroom or in front of my coworkers. But they are more than understanding and sympathetic to this, but I still apologize after crying for seeing me like that. Part of this is caused by my lack of exercise, planned, deliberate exercise and taking better care of my body. Some days, it's a fucking nightmare, an inescapable hell and torment, but I know it isn't permanent and it can be treated, almost eradicated. I've seen therapists and doctors (for the meds) and both have suggested I exercise, like, a real plan I stick to, eating better, going to bed earlier. If you ever need to PM me, please, by all means.
 
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peteruk
It is the very worst thing ever. But the worst thing of all I've discovered after 5 decades on this earth is just when you think you've got it beaten and it's gone for good BOOM it's back worse than ever.
If you think you need help then definitely don't hesitate and please get the help you need.
It's a daily battle for me, ok days and very dark days.
Wishing you well in 2020.
 
scroeffie1984
couple of thing and i speak from experience ,1 food very importend stop eating animal products ,stop drinking alcohol soda chips candy etc etc etc
2 when the sun shines go outside ,take extra vitamine D ,buy a good multivitamine with extra magnesium <emotions ,3 if you can take a cold shower try it you wil love it ,a warm shower makes depression feelings wors ,4 go to bed on time wake up on time ! 5 have a hobby
6 if you live near a forest go to the forest and walk , if you do all this your depression wil drop allot and it wil get better if not than good luck with taking drugs or going to a psychologist :)
 
spotanjo3
Please don't delay it. You really should seek for some professional help. REMEMBER: You are not alone.

My little brother have an ADHA and depression too and he is 44 years old.

Depression is a common mental disorder. Globally, more than 264 million people of all ages suffer from depression.

I hope you get better soon. We are with you all the way!
 
G
I suffered with it since my teens. "finding help" is not nearly as easy as some seem to think.

There is certainly no shortage of psychiatrists willing to take your money but most only "help" themselves.

I've seen a bunch. Most diagnose by questionnaire and treat only with medication (that they have little to no training on). They almost never test for physical causes like hormone imbalances. There's certainly no test for a "chemical imbalance in the brain". Treatment of symptoms often seems like trial and error (at best). Or junk science (at worst).

The truth is that these "professionals" have no incentive to cure you. Their living requires you to stay sick with a victim mentality indefinitely.

I don't believe that people are born with depression. Some may be more likely to suffer than others but there is always a cause (or causes) even if it's not obvious.

Dealing with it requires personal work and change (the last thing depressed people feel like usually). Anyone waiting for someone else to cure them with no effort on their part is likely to be waiting a very long time.

It ain't like the movies where Robin Williams hugs Will Hunting and says "it's not your fault" and it's all better after a brief cry.... Unfortunately....
 
AkikoKumagara
"Fffff, heck everybody gets depressed"

I hate when people say this. There's a difference between being depressed (you know, majorly sad) and having clinical depression, a condition which fosters this feeling and brings it to someone with high frequency, sometimes multiple times per week or even daily.
 
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I agree with youб Sophie-bear, people do not understand what they are saying because real depression destroys mentally and morally, and what is presented today on the Internet is just a weak sadness
 
M
I am always at home never had friends outside of the family and even those I cut some relationships. However I always looking for something to do sometimes I watch videos about games and sometimes I play and sometimes l learn new things about health and foods and recipes.

Yes sometimes I sit alone thinking and wasting my time about the past and what should have I become. I hate it and hate those who effected me that much. I feel like I am the same broken person for long time and the people around me are changing to have better lifes and I am still the same.

To be honest I never tried hard enough to change maybe because I am afraid of something. I know that people changing is not magic but it feels like it hehe. Sometimes I feel that is it very late for me to change.
 
G
The thing I always hated was people trying to cheer me up and then when they take it personally that their effort didn't cure my depression.

It makes me feel like I have to pretend to be OK when I'm not. That can be a lonely feeling.

It's something those who don't suffer with it could never understand. As a result, you know in your heart that they will all eventually get sick of it and sick of you.

Friends and family want to get on with and enjoy their lives without a constant dark cloud. I've learnt to keep it to myself as much as possible. No point in burdening others if they can't help.

My kids were / are the only ones who've ever been able to pull me out of the darkness. They simply won't let me sit in bed all day feeling sorry for myself. They make me get up even when depression has drained all my energy.
 

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