Depression support Network

[RocknRoll]

Hi

Well for starters Im a uni polar depessent - and what fun that is!

And basically Im starting this thread because I've been having allot of problems with my friends who dont understand what its like to suffer from clinical depression (i.e. depression that lasts for long periods of time, over two weeks) and I was wondering if there were any other menbers of lit that were either suffering from depression or would like to form some sort of support network for those of us that are not quite as sunny side up as most people.

If you are more intrested as to my state of mind you can read my poetry here (very non-erotic!): Health Warning, very depressed and violent poetry!

So any menbers that wish to contribute to this support network please let me know! and if you do suffer from depression and dont want to make it public on these boards then you can just post here as a support menber and not have to tell anyone.

All you really need to do is be willing to talk to those of us that aren't happy and lend a sypathetic ear, either via PM, email or some form is Instant Messaging service.

Well thats all, thank you for reading
Rock

 

[Gutterslut]

Hello!
This seems to be a great thread!

I've been clinically diagnosed as Bi-Polar, as well as having Obsessive Compulsive Disorder - and Attention Deficit Disorder because of my very overactive brain - and I know the struggles!

I would definitely help anyone who needs someone to talk to, whether thru PM or email.

<33

Edited to add: Even though I have all those things, I am not on medication. I've been "self healing" through writing and mind excersizes - so I am actually coping with this, very well! I do get depressed occasionaly, but for the most part I'm not. So if you are feeling down, or whatever - there is hope! I went through the most outrageous stuff in my short lifetime, and I've overcome it all and I think I've turned out quite nice!

<3

 

[RocknRoll]

Well I just want to try and help others (and a little selfishly myself!)... I know how important being there for someone can be so im trying to help others find some form of support...

And now we have a gorgeous girl offering help m sure the recurits wil come flooding in! lol

 

[SexyCleric]

Edited to add: Even though I have all those things, I am not on medication. I've been "self healing" through writing and mind excersizes - so I am actually coping with this, very well! I do get depressed occasionaly, but for the most part I'm not. So if you are feeling down, or whatever - there is hope! I went through the most outrageous stuff in my short lifetime, and I've overcome it all and I think I've turned out quite nice!

<3

Yeah, meds can be bad news.
Don't get me wrong, there are some problems that can only be fixed with medicine, but sometimes the side effects are as bad as the condition!
I'm a depressive with axiety issues.

Great thread.
Takes some real courage to come forward like that.
Society just doesn't seem to get it; it's not our damn fault the brain's not producing just the right proportion of the chemicals.

 

[Cathleen]

https://forum.literotica.com/showthread.php?t=303914

This is a thread in the ''How To Cafe'' that you might find interesting as well.

 

[RocknRoll]

Well looks like I was pipped to the post with the idea.. ah well the important thing is that people who mental problems get support! It is a great problem in society, not the people with, but the people without that don't understand the problems that we go though! The amount of times I’ve had the story of "yes but think of the starving in Africa, its selfish to be depressed when that’s going on"... which doesn’t help in the least…

Ah well still... if anyone wants to talk to me about issues or the other posters in this thread you can post stuff here... or if you have personal stuff that you don’t want broadcast on the forums then you can PM or email me and I'll read and help by listening and offering any support I can.

Your screwed up pornographer(see sig)
Rock

 

[ChocolateHarlot]

Great idea for a thread, Ive been through alot with people suffering from depression/mental illness and had a period myself where I suffered from it so I know what its like on both sides. Its tough to say the least but with good friends and support its easier to cope with.

 

[RocknRoll]

Thank you ChocolateHarlot

The support we get the more we can help! So people join us! If you suffer from metal illness reach out to friends and ask for help... and if its too much for them come to us!

 

[pink]

Add me to the club, it's an ugly desease.

 

[ghostluvver]

hi all. I know a little about depression. I think I have considered suiside every year since I was 10
"suiside is painless" MASH theme

 

[Needfull Thing]

Yep...you guessed it. I suffer from major depression disorder. I have never been able to afford meds, so I deal with it any way I can.

 

[islanderonbeach]

Meds

Yep...you guessed it. I suffer from major depression disorder. I have never been able to afford meds, so I deal with it any way I can.

Why don't you contact the mental health providers in that area? There are state & federal funded programs all over. Try a local "clubhouse". They may be able to put you in contact with a large resource network that will be able to get you free medicine.

Good luck.

 

[monkeyback]

Antidepressants suck.

Almost as bad as major depression.

Insurance companies, however, suck worse than major depression.

 

[RocknRoll]

anti-deps (for me at least) only take the edge off... they are only ment to be short term while you find ways to deal with emotional problems in a more stable enviroment...

So if you can get on without them probably best not to even think about taking them

Hell I tried to kill myself while I was on them, so *shrugs*

Edit: and welcome to all new posters! I hope that we can all find some/provide help here!

 

[ChocolateHarlot]

anti-deps (for me at least) only take the edge off... they are only ment to be short term while you find ways to deal with emotional problems in a more stable enviroment...

So if you can get on without them probably best not to even think about taking them

Hell I tried to kill myself while I was on them, so *shrugs*

Edit: and welcome to all new posters! I hope that we can all find some/provide help here!

I found that they didnt help me at all, the one thing that did help a little was sleeping tablets because I was so exhausted, I used to get more anxious at night for some reason and couldnt sleep, I'd have panic attacks etc and when I did manage to drift off it would only be for about an hour and I would have horrific nightmares, I only took them long enough to establish a better sleeping pattern though as I was really worried about getting dependant on them. Then I tried to deal with the depression and anxiety by breathing excercises and setting myself small goals every day.

I was lucky though, alot of people suffer far worse than I did, although it didnt feel like it at the time.

As I said, Ive seen it from a carers side and the sufferers side its so different with everybody. I'm happy to lend an ear to anyone that might want to talk either here or in pm's .

 

[RocknRoll]

Well said ChocolateHarlot

Anti-ds are indeed not for everyone and are indeed no mirical cure for depression...

Goal setting is definatly very important... until you get to the stage where you cannot actually set yourself goals let alone achieve them...

but simple things like "I will get to my 9am theory lecture today" are always a good goal to start off with.

 

[ChocolateHarlot]

Well said ChocolateHarlot

Anti-ds are indeed not for everyone and are indeed no mirical cure for depression...

Goal setting is definatly very important... until you get to the stage where you cannot actually set yourself goals let alone achieve them...

but simple things like "I will get to my 9am theory lecture today" are always a good goal to start off with.

I started even smaller than that. I become pretty agrophobic, which you will only find so outrageous if you know me... I was one of THE most outgoing confident people you could wish to meet. Suddenly, I found myself unable to even step out into my garden let alone anywhere else, so I started just walking to the gate, then when I was okay doing that, out of the front door into the street and around to the back of the house... then after that, to the end of the street and back. It sounds a bit mad but it helped alot, It took a while and a family crisis before I went very far then it happened before I knew it, I was in the middle of town on my own when I realised what I had done but because I had someone depending on me to be there that was in a worse state than I was, I carried on. I was a bit of a wreck by the time I got to them lol but after that it just got easier and easier.

Im waffling now.

 

[RocknRoll]

Waffle away my dear! Your waffle can help! lol Now there is something for a poster!

Instead of "Carless talk costs lives" "Waffling can save a life!"

lol just a thought

Feel free to link this thread and advertise to friends to come and join in or just to read and know they are not alone!

 

[ChocolateHarlot]

Waffle away my dear! Your waffle can help! lol Now there is something for a poster!

Instead of "Carless talk costs lives" "Waffling can save a life!"

lol just a thought

Feel free to link this thread and advertise to friends to come and join in or just to read and know they are not alone!

I could save alot of lives then cos I can waffle for England lmao

 

[pink]

i'd die without mine.

 

[RocknRoll]

Thats what this thread is here for... to support those who want and/or need it

If you want to talk about anythink Pink feel free to PM me

 

[may-]

Hmm, just noticed the thread.

Hi everyone.. I'm a pill popper.

 

[RocknRoll]

It really is surpriseing who suffers from depression...

Welcome to the support community May

 

[Needfull Thing]

I've suffered from depression my whole life. Its just this terrible pain that never goes away. The truth is I have come to hate myself with all consuming passion. I try so hard to fight it but its always there. A part of me doesn't even think I deserve to live, or look another person in the eyes. All my life I've felt isolated from the world, unwelcome and unloved. Like I wasn't even human. While some of that was not my fault mostly I made things worse.

If you think everyone holds you in contempt and will treat you like filth, they will respond to that unspoken feeling and be quite happy to try to destroy you. It won't even be personal, just sadistic fun. Ah hell I'm rambling. I guess I just wanted to say I hope something here might help someone. Keep them from becoming like me. A 23 year old loser who's unable to hold down a job or make friends...a man no woman could ever look at.

 

[may-]

It really is surpriseing who suffers from depression...

Welcome to the support community May

Thanks for the welcome, Hunnie.

Shocking, eh? Yea.. guess you never really know.