How to overcome depression?

[mrbluesky1]

Sorry to hear your story BC. As others said, major depressive disorder is a mental disorder that most of the time will require professional treatment. You cannot fix it with a good chat, a hug, exercise etc. This is different to a "mild depression" or down feeling we all have from time to time and in some sense, we always know in the back of our minds that life will get better at some time.

Commonly the person suffering from depression believes the world would be better off without them. People suffering from MDD who also have suicidal thoughts are often in such a state where they are simply trying to muster the energy to to commit suicide. It's not a question of "if" but "when". It is a hugely misunderstood condition and I would suggest seeking out some research of your own from reputable sources so you can maybe get some more understanding and hopefully closure as to how your friend was feeling. It is extremely difficult to help someone with MDD without some sort of professional help so I hope you are not too hard on yourself.

Let me know if you would like some help in doing this.

[Palooka]

There are monsters among us. They are everywhere like demons in the night you
know are there but you never see. Remember a Korean lady at old Jasmine's No 1
breaking down tell me how she had been brutally gang raped back home in Korea
and a Malaysian lady at Hargrave St shop ( long closed down ) how her father
had abused her and countless tranny's on Willam St telling me the only way they
could survive was by selling their bodies.This is over 10 yrs Willam St no longer exists.
This is not a dig at Babycat but i'm just saying depression can come from many
other sources which people in modern society will never see or want to admit
exists.

[des888]

Start with exercising. When you exercise, chemicals are released in the brain which help A LOT. Depression is fleeting, it comes and goes. That's how life is.

My life isn't rainbows & sunshine either. There are people who live in much harsher living conditions, still they push on with smiles on their faces. People say that depression is an illness? It's a luxury. An excuse to sit around and do nothing. You have good days, you have bad days... Get on with life.

I've had friends that have been through depression. I ask them to go on runs/long walks with me, talk with them, get their life back on track & spend time together. They are fine. Mostly, they needed a wake up call to go at their own pace & not compare themselves to others.

As for me, depression is a waste of time. You live for 100 years or so, if that & then you're gone. If I commit suicide how will I make money, punt, eat good food & play video games?

Dumbest thing I've ever read on this forum

[Bundyon]

Whoa! Fuckn hell. I am sorry to hear about your loss. Darlin depression is very complex and very common. Many different causes and many different ways to manage.
Depression is complex and not well understood. THat is why it takes 6 years to become a clinical psychologist and a medical degree+ specialisation to become a psychiatrist.
I don't think we poor peebles can deal properly with mental illness without seeing a psych. Getting anti depressants fro your local gp is NOT an effective treatment for many.
Drugs, gambling, alcohol, debt, no work and working in the high pressure of the sex industry does not go well with depression.
OK. Serious hat off. Go hard!

Love ya work Arfur Donga

[Palooka]

Why the sugar coating folks ? Its called Post Dramatic Distress ( PDS ) common
in sex workers. Can you blame the poor darlings though ? Many customers ask
for dark and sick fantasies which they would never ask their spouses in real life.
This inevitably leads to discomfort, trauma and then a inevitable breakdown .
This leads to self destruction like drugs , alcoholism , self harm , depression and
in worse cases suicide.
So please if you have a dark fantasy or evil intentions towards sex workers
you are doing nobody any favours. Go to dark web or some encrypted sites there
you will be welcomed.

[jeter]

Take anti-depression pill hehe

[AHLUNGOR]

Buddy Franklin and Joey Johns both had depressions ! So it could happen to the strongest and big big sports stars as well .

Better get professional helps !

[Mr Bastard]

Those that throw accusations at others in regards to their behaviour are more often than not telling their own stories about their own behaviour. Some of the dribble contained in this thread is beyond belief, when a human may actually be in need of some help, whether you believe them? or whether you know them or not? or whether you like them? or you don't? for whatever reason, or whether you feel they have offended you in some way? Just because our computer screens and forum names have no faces, maybe some of the people behind the posts have real problems and nowhere else to turn to share their real life problems. These same desperate people are probably that desperate and in need of help that your uninformed and narcissistic comments could cause immense pain and suffering and maybe worse.

So if you are that inclined to be an evil piece of shit with no thoughts within your actions, take it elsewhere……………..

Now theres a thought……

[CunningLinguist]

Those that throw accusations at others in regards to their behaviour are more often than not telling their own stories about their own behaviour. Some of the dribble contained in this thread is beyond belief, when a human may actually be in need of some help, whether you believe them? or whether you know them or not? or whether you like them? or you don't? for whatever reason, or whether you feel they have offended you in some way? Just because our computer screens and forum names have no faces, maybe some of the people behind the posts have real problems and nowhere else to turn to share their real life problems. These same desperate people are probably that desperate and in need of help that your uninformed and narcissistic comments could cause immense pain and suffering and maybe worse.

So if you are that inclined to be an evil piece of shit with no thoughts within your actions, take it elsewhere……………..

Now theres a thought……

That's not a very bastard like post!
I must admit skimming this thread is making me depressed

[Palooka]

Those that throw accusations at others in regards to their behaviour are more often than not telling their own stories about their own behaviour. Some of the dribble contained in this thread is beyond belief, when a human may actually be in need of some help, whether you believe them? or whether you know them or not? or whether you like them? or you don't? for whatever reason, or whether you feel they have offended you in some way? Just because our computer screens and forum names have no faces, maybe some of the people behind the posts have real problems and nowhere else to turn to share their real life problems. These same desperate people are probably that desperate and in need of help that your uninformed and narcissistic comments could cause immense pain and suffering and maybe worse.

So if you are that inclined to be an evil piece of shit with no thoughts within your actions, take it elsewhere……………..

Now theres a thought……

Yes 100 % agree with you Mr Bastard. Those who don't not agree with Mr B and my
responses shame on you . No double shame Noooooo Triple shame

[Palooka]

O . Isn't this so sweet. One member has a crush a infatuation . Like a child who
can't let go of his mum's bosom and feeds off her like a third nipple. This forum
continue's to surprise me . How delightful . How wonderful.

[Mr Bastard]

Maybe I should just fill myself with bitterness, hate and jealous anger, hows that going for you Joe?

[Palooka]

Maybe I should just fill myself with bitterness, hate and jealous anger, hows that going for you Joe?

Gee how touching I am sympathetic to your sir. I mean i like fiction
characters as a 4 yr old like Donald Duck but falling i love isn't that a bit
extreme ? How could you fall for something or somewhat thing that
has a multiple personality disorder ?
Pardon me sir . Can i ask a question ?
Which personality did you fall for ?

[Longan]

Palooka, I know you're a decent bloke and with the exception of a few posts, I actually enjoy your overall presence on this forum. However, I'm finding it hard to figure out why these same comments about fictional characters continue to be posted. While I do agree with the message (that if you follow the history and content of posts, it is likely that the member in question has in the order of 3 accounts with different personalities), I don't quite understand why there is a need to dwell on it. Just like punting, there's no need to take things too seriously - take what you like, leave what you don't and try to give back. Anyway, just my thoughts.

[Palooka]

Since you put it so eloquently i will not feud with Mr B. I have adjusted being honest
with WL /ML post.
Regarding Babycat this thing posted a thread and i answered it. How i answer it
is my prerogative. Thank you

[CunningLinguist]

Ok it is time to call a spade a spade, Palooka is the Poet Troll, he has tried to to control himself in this incarnation but he is losing it more and more.
I have updated the thread on him now:
http://forum.aus99.com/showthread.ph...gain-and-again

Poet Troll loves to fight with the Bastard.

Best to ignore it, it feeds off hate.

[Mr Bastard]

Glad to hear that Palooka, I was starting to think you had an infatuation with me, following me around and finding fault with my posts which have absolutely nothing to do with you……….

Carry on, as you were………….

[Mr Bastard]

Ok it is time to call a spade a spade, Palooka is the Poet Troll, he has tried to to control himself in this incarnation but he is losing it more and more.
I have updated the thread on him now:
http://forum.aus99.com/showthread.ph...gain-and-again

Poet Troll loves to fight with the Bastard.

Best to ignore it, it feeds off hate.

No Mr? …………………………………………..

[CunningLinguist]

No Mr? …………………………………………..

Sorry Mister, sometimes I just can't help myself

[Alan86]

Yes, there are two types of 'depressed' people I believe

1) Situational - someone lost a love one, marriage etc

2) Real physical illness due to low chemicals in the brain

For first one, keep a positive outlook and learn to be grateful

For second one, see a doctor, psychologist, and take medication

As far as suicide, some people just give up and can't see a way out. They have had enough of their pain. It's sad, but hopefully can be prevented