I'm depressed

[i!!ustrious]

Re: I'm depressed

dont worry, be happy! just breathe homie and keep on movin.

try finding this track --->> Trafik - Lightbulb << thers a good simple manual for positivity.

[Life on Other Planets AKA Johns]

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Yo bro. sorry to hear that. just keep your mind happy by thinking happy thought's (eg your girl, Family, friends).. Hope you fel better really soon.

[DIDI]

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The worst think about worrying about money is that it is really hard to get the most out of the good things in your life. So some of the advice here on eliminating is really good. It's amazing how much you can get rid of and actually improve your life while getting rid of some of the pressure.
It's also important to allow yourself time to grieve.

Can you get freelance work?? New career options perhaps.??

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[feather]

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Sorry to hear that man. Guess you wished you'd gone to HK now eh?

It gets depressing spending too much time at home, so I'd find free/cheap alternatives / things to do and go out. Try to think of it as a break; maybe set aside some time everyday to check the job market, make calls, emails, do whatever you need to land the next job; and the rest of the time, don't think about it since there's nothing else you can do anyway!

When I last got retrenched, I took my savings and went to Australia for a long break, returned home and got a job in a month.

This time in Australia, it's taken me 4 months getting work, and that 4 months has been pretty fucked up. It really sucks when all you do is stay home, look for work, and think about everything, it really does your head in. Especially when nothing you do seems to make a discernible impact on the situation. Definitely need to step out and get some fresh air, walk around, maybe read a book somewhere, otherwise the cabin fever will get to you.

[DIDI]

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^^^ I thought you had a job now??

[feather]

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Yeah I do now, I was referring to the 4 months of job hunting after coming back here.

[Shiva]

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After the storm there is always the beautiful weather... Things will get better, cheer up Dhar!

[bobjuice]

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Work and money bring massive, un-natural stresses that seem difficult to escape from as i know as well as anyone. I'm sorry to hear you're feeling like this mate and we're all gonna tell you things'll get better in time but that doesn't help now eh?
Sometimes change can heal too and getting into a different job or moving house can have a major impact on your outlook - even if the interim is pretty daunting. 3 years ago me and my ex split after 8 years together which was bad enough but it meant our little girl Amy moved out too which broke me. She was 5 at the time and just about to start school. I kept on going to work and trying to carry on and managed it for about a year before i cracked... i then spent 6 months at home wondering what the fuck was going on and how i was ever gonna get back on my feet when i couldn't even leave the house or talk to anyone .......... but eventually i did somehow and dragged myself back to work - all i can say is that time was the healer.. as it always is..
there are times now when i feel like giving up again as i can think of more things to be negative about than positive (which is the essence of depression)
but we'll get through
Amy comes to stay every other weekend and is as happy as any 7 year old you'll find - i've gone from feeling like i ruined her life to being the proudest dad in the world again -
for the last 2 yr i've been with my current girlfriend who is an amazing woman ...
but it's not so long ago i saw no future for me at all..
the human spirit is an amazing thing - hang in there dhar and we'll all hang in there with you..
peace

[bobjuice]

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or in other words

cheer up you faggot

[DancingQueen]

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Think of the one thing that's holding you back, and get rid of it...Keep getting rid of these things until there's nothing left to keep you down..These things might be material, and/or they might be mental. Whatever they may be, recognize them, and eliminate them.

That's good advice. You need to find the source of your problem and get rid of it....ultimately only you can make the necessary changes in your life to better yourself

Hang in there and keep your chin up!

[heretic]

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dont worry, be happy! just breathe homie and keep on movin.

try finding this track --->> Trafik - Lightbulb << thers a good simple manual for positivity.

http://www.hybridized.org/sets/454

[ganjamo]

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id get some professional help, anti-depressants ftmfw!!. Ive been taking one that aint so strong and this past months have been much better than before... also stay away from weed for a while.

[DIDI]

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^^^ No, No, No, . Firstly it sounds as though he has a good reason to be depressed so it's a better idea to work on the problems than to start using antidepressants, there is no such thing as a mild one!! I spent the worst six months of my life on antideressants, and they have horrible side effects!! Loss of libido being one, which I'm pretty sure won't make either him or his partner any happier!

[Micko]

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I work in the area of mental health, so here's my 2 cents. Anti-Ds can be useful for many people in that they may alleviate some of the physical symptoms of depression such as fatigue. However, they do not, nor can they get to the bottom of what may be throwing someone into depression in the first place. Anti-Ds generally are meant as a short-term intervention (in the case of mild depression anyway and often enough in clinical depression). There is much to be said for unearthing why a person is suffering from this horrible affliction and I know of no better way, than talking to a sensitive and caring therapist. Through gaining insight/awareness into why a person is depressed affords a new perspective and a chance to come to terms with what can be truly, and often despairing.

An excellent book that might help is called

Depression - the common sense approach by Tony Bates

it is an excellent self-help book, which I recommend regularly

Best of luck

[Taylor Norris]

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where do u draw the line though.

what if its something u want?!

I thought you said you wanted to be happy...? Think about it

Set a goal for yourself. Focus on it. Go get it.

+1
Even if its as trivial as eating breakfast, and washing the car. Set some attainable goals and take it day by day.