Depression. It's a silent killer.

[Deadfreak]

Let's go look at butts

 

[Bassytian]

Fire !!
He's gonna put his wood in a fire
That's gonna be cool
Huh huh uhhhhh, yeah

Y'all said "wood"... heh-heh heh-heh

Hope everyone is doing well or fighting the good fight if not. I'm okay, my latest posted story is doing quite well so that is a shot in the arm! Got another one pending, it's an over-the-top silly Christmas/Holiday comedy for those who need a laugh. I'm glad I submitted that one when I did because my sinus infection I have been battling laid me out of work today. Went to the clinic in town and have started a regimen of Sudafed, amoxicillin, and prednisone, so I'm either going to be very wired or feel even worse, we'll see.

As for my appointment on Wednesday, it was a productive visit. He is quite pleased with the progress I have made already and said that I have been using a lot of the skills he taught in the past to great effect, and that I just hit rock bottom for a time, it happens.

I want to finish by saying if you're struggling, keep fighting. Don't give up, don't let that depression asshole win!

 

[Brknarrws]

Worse loneliness is when there are people around and you're still lonely

Yep, totally.

You get it and some people will never even see it or understand it.

It creates an incredibly strong stuck and lost feeling.

Good luck. Stay strong.

 

[Brknarrws]

You too! Never ever face the struggle alone

It's an odd place to find support here, but it's comforting and nice to see.

 

[forgotmyantidepressants]

I'm right there with you all. Add in loneliness with it. Worse loneliness is when there are people around and you're still lonely

I think I know the feeling. It's like you can't be your real self.

 

[Brknarrws]

I think I know the feeling. It's like you can't be your real self.

I like this comment because on one hand I think I am always being my real true self, yet, I know that is only a very small piece of me that I have let others see, and there is so much more I would like to share.

 

[Deleted member 6873114]

I would like to chat about a big problem that not too many people discuss. Sorry to be a downer. But there are too many people out there who are dying because they are depressed. I suffer from depression (not sure why) but I wouldn't think of killing myself. I've always been told that is a perminant solution to a temporary problem. I think it would do a good service to discuss what has worked for you to overcome your depression or what has helped someone you know.

Sorry to read about your depression. My mom had serious problems with depression and I was too young to understand what she was going through. I was wondering if your depression is due to depressing circumstances in your personal life or it it is a chemical imbalance in your body chemistry. Feel free to PM me about this if you like.

 

[BookishBabe0]

I feel depressions grips all around me. If I am not careful things can go bad right now, so I am doing all of the things that keep it at bay. I’m staying busy, and physical exercise or activity, which is not easy due to foot pain I am having.

Yesterday, I was splitting firewood. There’s something very relaxing about the productive nature work like this. I try to find beauty in everything around me, esp in nature. Sometimes I’m amazed at the wood grains I see. Here are a few examples.

This was from a maple tree we had taken down that was dying. I’ve never seen maple with so much beautiful wood grain. It looks more like black, walnut, but black Walmart is usually much more solid brown color. Who knows??

https://imgur.com/a/QWY1Xys

https://imgur.com/a/igpwe0z

https://imgur.com/a/b7GJSN2

https://imgur.com/a/rV5FOcx

https://imgur.com/a/pW6Gtt5

There's a back to nature sensibility about splitting firewood.

 

[TheDubbs]

Well, it’s Thanksgiving week, the “official” start to the holiday season. I know this time of year can be rough for many of us. Please take care of yourself, and if you ever need someone to talk to, please reach out to me. I CAN talk about other stuff besides sex, and will gladly provide a listening ear for anyone who needs it. Take some time for self-care, take a break from the diet this week, and try not to let this particular year’s shit-show of a holiday season get you down too bad! It will pass, I promise.

 

[forgotmyantidepressants]

Exactly. I did have a period of time where I could be my authentic self and it was liberating. Honestly I feel more authentic with strangers than I do my family

I don't have to hide with strangers. If I'm my real self and strangers don't like it, oh well.

 

[forgotmyantidepressants]

And it's not even a knock on my family. They NEED me... emotionally, financially, etc.

 

[Wetkitty09]

It's an odd place to find support here, but it's comforting and nice to see.

It is odd. I didn’t think there would be this much support here when I unburied this thread.
I’m so glad everyone finding it is helpful and supportive.
Thank you.
Be safe out there.
Love you.

 

[Wetkitty09]

Sorry to read about your depression. My mom had serious problems with depression and I was too young to understand what she was going through. I was wondering if your depression is due to depressing circumstances in your personal life or it it is a chemical imbalance in your body chemistry. Feel free to PM me about this if you like.

Just to let you know. That’s post is pretty old and I don’t know if they are still active.

Thanks for reaching out though.

 

[Wetkitty09]

Morning all. I hope you’re doing well as we sink into the holiday season. This is a hard time for me and many others. I have gotten so I hate being in large crowds. I feel like I’m outside all of it and the mask I have to wear doesn’t fit well anymore.
Be safe out there.
Love you.

 

[spank_me_please]

Morning all. I hope you’re doing well as we sink into the holiday season. This is a hard time for me and many others. I have gotten so I hate being in large crowds. I feel like I’m outside all of it and the mask I have to wear doesn’t fit well anymore.
Be safe out there.
Love you.

I'm certainly not looking forward to it. Seems like almost everyone agrees that the holiday season is the most stressful time of year yet we all partake in the madness.

 

[Wetkitty09]

It’s thanksgiving. I hope you have the best day you can have.
Be safe out there.
Love you.

 

[Bassytian]

Morning all. I hope you’re doing well as we sink into the holiday season. This is a hard time for me and many others. I have gotten so I hate being in large crowds. I feel like I’m outside all of it and the mask I have to wear doesn’t fit well anymore.
Be safe out there.
Love you.

I know that feeling well, so I've stopped wearing a mask entirely. I am what I am and people can take it or leave, most seem to choose the later. Oh well, not my loss. I do however feel as though I am outsider because of it, at times feeling like I don't even belong in this world. They say "find your tribe", I have spent the better part of 35 years looking for mine and have not found it yet. Maybe it exists and maybe it doesn't, but I am prepared to spend the rest of my life alone. While I do wrestle with occasional loneliness and depression, it's a small price to pay for the peace and freedom that I desire more than anything.

 

[Bassytian]

I know many of you are struggling right now, hell I was holding a knife to my own throat with the intention of running it through not that long ago but I thankfully lost my nerve. But I sincerely wish all of you happy holidays and good things even when things look their darkest.

I want to share my newest story with you all. It's a goofy Holiday comedy (inspired by The Three Stooges) that I hope will bring some laughs, I got some myself writing it. You don't have to rate or comment, all I want is to bring a few moments of joy to anyone who needs it. Sometimes a laugh can make your day better. So please, let "Elves to Themselves" bring some light into your darkness, that's all I ask.

Happy Thanksgiving to you all!

 

[Wetkitty09]

Congratulations on making it through the holiday.
Be safe out there.
Love you.

 

[Wonderer67]

Saw this sign at a coffee place and thought we’d all appreciate it.

https://imgur.com/a/cKFzk3k

 

[Wonderer67]

Found this black eyed Susan while raking leaves today. I think the leaves may have insulated it from the freezing.

I thought this was an amazingly beautiful picture.

https://imgur.com/a/0FMIKzX

 

[Deadfreak]

Found this black eyed Susan while raking leaves today. I think the leaves may have insulated it from the freezing.

I thought this was an amazingly beautiful picture.

https://imgur.com/a/0FMIKzX

Tough mofo

 

[MiaBabe23]

Found this black eyed Susan while raking leaves today. I think the leaves may have insulated it from the freezing.

I thought this was an amazingly beautiful picture.

https://imgur.com/a/0FMIKzX

Ah it’s blank for me? Is the page just being slow…?

 

[sister jenny]

Y'all said "wood"... heh-heh heh-heh

Hope everyone is doing well or fighting the good fight if not. I'm okay, my latest posted story is doing quite well so that is a shot in the arm! Got another one pending, it's an over-the-top silly Christmas/Holiday comedy for those who need a laugh. I'm glad I submitted that one when I did because my sinus infection I have been battling laid me out of work today. Went to the clinic in town and have started a regimen of Sudafed, amoxicillin, and prednisone, so I'm either going to be very wired or feel even worse, we'll see.

As for my appointment on Wednesday, it was a productive visit. He is quite pleased with the progress I have made already and said that I have been using a lot of the skills he taught in the past to great effect, and that I just hit rock bottom for a time, it happens.

I want to finish by saying if you're struggling, keep fighting. Don't give up, don't let that depression asshole win!

This makes me happy! Glad you are making progress!

 

[Deadfreak]

Found this black eyed Susan while raking leaves today. I think the leaves may have insulated it from the freezing.

I thought this was an amazingly beautiful picture.

https://imgur.com/a/0FMIKzX

You feel it coming, the sun shines less. The winds blow colder. The leaves wither. The rain starts. Soon you're buried in a soaked pile of leaves.
But you bloom.
Maybe not the tallest, maybe not the strongest but you bloom. Maybe unseen but you bloom. Imperfections are unimportant because you bloom, it's just what you do. All that matters is you bloom anywhere any way that you can until the leaves get raked away.