Depression. It's a silent killer.

[Wetkitty09]

Yep, it's confirmed - another opportunity wrecked by lockdowns destroying my business and resultant bankruptcy. Crippled by debt for the rest of my life. I'd be depressed if I wasn't so FURIOUS!

Sometimes the trash takes itself out.

 

[Wetkitty09]

Morning all. Just giving this a bump. Have a Monday. Love you. Be safe out there.

 

[cutcrystal]

Sometimes the trash takes itself out.

There is that possibility. Thanks. Could indeed have been someone for file 13.

 

[Bassytian]

Sometimes the trash takes itself out.

That is a very good way to look at it. Some people aren't worth having in your life, even if you don't see it at first.

 

[Starscream_UK]

Evening folks. Hope you all had or are having a good Monday.

 

[Wetkitty09]

Morning all.
I’ve been feeling the need/want to turtle up. To disconnect with the world at large. I get this way sometimes but it’s not always depression. Sometimes it’s just I’m overwhelmed and need to step away and re-center myself.
When I start looking out further than my circle of influence at all that I have no control over it starts to get me low. Focusing on what is closest to me helps to bring me back into myself.
I have no control over what is not myself and should, therefore, not put all of my energy out there.
I hope this helps someone know it’s not just you.
Be safe out there.
Love you.

 

[Bassytian]

I believe I can relate to that, to some extent. I'm on the high functioning end of the autistic spectrum and the world has so much going on that I get overstimulated and need to completely cut myself off from it. Even when I'm not overwhelmed, so many things I hear about are superficial, yet I am bombarded with it. And when it comes to the problems that are actually important, I feel for those involved, but I can't do anything about them.

So, it might not be quite the same, but I can somewhat see where you're coming from on that.

 

[cutcrystal]

With my ADD my brain shuts down when I am overwhelmed/overloaded so I have to get out of the crowd/noise/too much information too fast situation. So I have to get out and be alone.

 

[Bassytian]

With my ADD my brain shuts down when I am overwhelmed/overloaded so I have to get out of the crowd/noise/too much information too fast situation. So I have to get out and be alone.

Oh God yes, I have the inattentive variety of ADD/ADHD (no hyperactivity, same difficulty with attention). One of the things I hate the most about my current job is that the place gets super crowded around noon and I have to spend the rest of my day alone. Before I transferred to my current department, I had a lot of chances to work away from people and I thrived.

Hope everyone is having a good day. Other than having a cavity filled and still not really feeling the right side of my face, I'm alright.

 

[Beholders_Eye]

With my ADD my brain shuts down when I am overwhelmed/overloaded so I have to get out of the crowd/noise/too much information too fast situation. So I have to get out and be alone.

I am not ADD, but my brain responds to overloads in the same way. I live in a senior living community with a common dining room. The dinner hour is so noisy and full of commotion that the only way I can survive is to wear my Ambient Noise Canceling headphones with calming sound and music playing. Then escape as soon as dessert!

 

[Wonderer67]

I am not very active on this thread.

Not that we need a reminder, but tomorrow’s world mental health day.

I am with all of my brothers and sisters (and trans people and anyone else) who struggle w depression and other mental health challenges.

Love and positivity to you all.

 

[pleaseruinmylife]

First time really posting on here in general, I started to come here to obviously explore and find myself, but to enjoy aspects of this site that I may never get to experience away from the screen. I struggle alot with depression because of my life currently and I've come to accept that as hard as it may be.

To others who may feel the same you are not alone as I feel and think this way, coming here gives me an escape that I enjoy.

I hope anyone who reads this reads this may relate to this and find comfort that you too are not alone or wrong for thinking this way.

 

[Bassytian]

First time really posting on here in general, I started to come here to obviously explore and find myself, but to enjoy aspects of this site that I may never get to experience away from the screen. I struggle alot with depression because of my life currently and I've come to accept that as hard as it may be.

To others who may feel the same you are not alone as I feel and think this way, coming here gives me an escape that I enjoy.

I hope anyone who reads this reads this may relate to this and find comfort that you too are not alone or wrong for thinking this way.

Welcome! I struggle with depression on and off, especially with loneliness and self-hatred. You’re not alone, feel free to reach out to anyone actively posting on this thread, self included. We may or may not have anyone to talk to irl, but we have each other!

 

[Wetkitty09]

Morning all.
Just a checking in to let you know I’m going to a festival this weekend and won’t have cell service. I’ll be back on Monday.
Have the best weekend you’re able.
Be safe out there.
Love you.

 

[Bassytian]

Morning all.
Just a checking in to let you know I’m going to a festival this weekend and won’t have cell service. I’ll be back on Monday.
Have the best weekend you’re able.
Be safe out there.
Love you.

Cool, have a good time!

Oh, and bring us all back some funnel cake! Don’t worry about them being a day or two old either, cyber funnel cakes never go stale!

 

[cutcrystal]

Morning all.
Just a checking in to let you know I’m going to a festival this weekend and won’t have cell service. I’ll be back on Monday.
Have the best weekend you’re able.
Be safe out there.
Love you.

Enjoy...

 

[forgotmyantidepressants]

I love this thread...

I've had a few good days in a row. I should be happy, grateful, productive, etc, but today the depression is creeping back in...

Too bad you can't feel like this everyday. You’re gonna be sad tomorrow. Why can't you be happy?

I hate depression.

Good luck everybody. I hope you can enjoy your happy days

 

[Wetkitty09]

Cool, have a good time!

Oh, and bring us all back some funnel cake! Don’t worry about them being a day or two old either, cyber funnel cakes never go stale!

There’s no funnel cake at this festival but I could bring you back some virtual brownies that would make your day go better

 

[Wonderer67]

Morning all.
Just a checking in to let you know I’m going to a festival this weekend and won’t have cell service. I’ll be back on Monday.
Have the best weekend you’re able.
Be safe out there.
Love you.

What kind of festival? Music? Food?

Do tell!

I use fun activities to help manage my anxiety, depression and ptsd. Staying active and doing things that are meaningful help. (Music/concerts, walking, gardening… staying active with interests).

 

[geronimo_appleby]

I love this thread...

I've had a few good days in a row. I should be happy, grateful, productive, etc, but today the depression is creeping back in...

Too bad you can't feel like this everyday. You’re gonna be sad tomorrow. Why can't you be happy?

I hate depression.

Good luck everybody. I hope you can enjoy your happy days

keep fighting that. you ain't alone. :0

 

[Wetkitty09]

What kind of festival? Music? Food?

Do tell!

I use fun activities to help manage my anxiety, depression and ptsd. Staying active and doing things that are meaningful help. (Music/concerts, walking, gardening… staying active with interests).

It’s a big hippy gathering called Okanogan family fair. It’s been going on for over 50 years. People bring their handmade stuff and barter or sell it. There’s music, drum circles, fire dancers, food venues. It’s a huge event with tons of people camping as well as day visitors. They have it twice a year. It’s kinda like camping with your closest 2000 friends. Some years I volunteer at the first aid station but since I fell I can’t stand for long periods so that limits me a lot.
It’s definitely worth checking out if you’re in the area.

 

[cutcrystal]

It’s a big hippy gathering called Okanogan family fair. It’s been going on for over 50 years. People bring their handmade stuff and barter or sell it. There’s music, drum circles, fire dancers, food venues. It’s a huge event with tons of people camping as well as day visitors. They have it twice a year. It’s kinda like camping with your closest 2000 friends. Some years I volunteer at the first aid station but since I fell I can’t stand for long periods so that limits me a lot.
It’s definitely worth checking out if you’re in the area.

Sounds brilliant. Reminiscent of "The Gathering" at Gaunts House, Wimborne, Dorset, here in England. Where I did tarot readings and mediumship readings a few years back. Like my late maternal grandmother Sylvia, I am a medium and I am psychic. Sylvia mentored me when I was a kid. And I loved doing the Gaunts House event.

 

[forgotmyantidepressants]

Sounds brilliant. Reminiscent of "The Gathering" at Gaunts House, Wimborne, Dorset, here in England. Where I did tarot readings and mediumship readings a few years back. Like my late maternal grandmother Sylvia, I am a medium and I am psychic. Sylvia mentored me when I was a kid. And I loved doing the Gaunts House event.

That's really cool. My mom does tarot readings for close friends and family.

 

[Bassytian]

There’s no funnel cake at this festival but I could bring you back some virtual brownies that would make your day go better

Oh those kind of brownies huh? Alright, I'll have one... maybe two before work for a while. What could go wrong?

 

[Wonderer67]

I’m not currently depressed, but one of my big things to get me back on track is nature and beauty.

If you’re feeling down or depressed, maybe these will help you.

Northern lights.

They’re a little bit tough to see with the naked eye where I am (NJ), but your cell phone camera you can take great pictures!!

https://imgur.com/a/haSgBjo

https://imgur.com/a/Iul3xc8