Depression

[Nightbird]

Ever been depressed?

I'm currently dealing with a health issue that requires me to go to the hospital everyday for a blood test and injection.

Lit is currently going through one of those bubbles, it's very slow and quiet and boring with everyone outside enjoying the warmer weather and gardening etc. Normally when I'm feeling a bit down I turn to Lit and my online friends and a few jokes and postings and I'm feeling better. It's not working anymore. In fact Lit is boring me and kind of turning me off lately.

Sundays always bum me out a bit and suck to begin with because it's back to work Monday. My job is soooooo boring, and currently sucks rocks.

So what do you do? How do you deal when the price of gas, your bills, and your life in general just sucks shit and your so sick and tired of it all?

 

[pleasteasme]

THAT is the million dollar question Nb

I cringe when I even drive past a gas station, it seems the price goes up EVERY day.

My recommendation is to findsomething you enjoy doing (that won't make you broke) and do it! Whether it is reading, walking, or whatever. What is your passion?

About work. I play a trick on myself. No matter how crappy the job, I try to find or make something enjoyable out of it. When I was younger, I worked retail. I absolutely detested working the register - partially because of my shyness. Well, I forced myself to "like" it and in some weird way, it worked. I actually enjoyed working the register and getting to visit with customers. Maybe I'm just weird like that.

You know, we are here for you

 

[bobsgirl]

{{{{{{Nightbird}}}}}}

Tie a knot in the rope and hang on for dear life, sweetie.

Edit: quoll's thread offers some good support and a friendly place to vent.

 

[Eilan]

Normally when I'm feeling a bit down I turn to Lit and my online friends and a few jokes and postings and I'm feeling better. It's not working anymore. In fact Lit is boring me and kind of turning me off lately.

I'm under quite a bit of stress right now because of a relative's health issues and some other family things going on. I've been feeling similarly toward Lit as well, but I think it's probably more about how I'm feeling at the moment than what's going on at Lit. I see threads that I'd normally post on and think, "Why bother?"

Sorry to hear about your medical issues, Nightbird.

 

[kiwichyck]

Hi there

Depending on our time difference, I'm always around! I've been kinda disappointed with the lack of activity around here too. Those of us in the southern hemisphere are going into winter, so it sucks when I'm stuck inside freezing my arse off and nobody is posting. Wheres all the lit nerds that are allergic to sunshine and fresh air huh?

Price of petrol sucks here too. I spent $60 on gas yesterday ($1.70.9 per litre tyvm!) and I only drove about 150kms. Bah!

Anyway, my ears are always open if you want to vent.

 

[silverwhisper]

my sympathies, nightbird. you might find this link of interest.

i find that a little self-deception is mandatory to maintain a semblance of sanity.

ed

 

[bisexplicit]

Since I have major chronic depression, I've had to learn /lots/ of tricks to help figure out how to get out of spells. Usually, it involves doing something consuming to take my mind completely off of whatever it is thats depressing me currently.

 

[nova4u]

Night... I'm so sorry you're going through this. Sounds like we need to keep in touch more often. I hope you know no matter how busy life gets, I'm always here if you need to talk. You know where to find me...

 

[Ozfamilyman]

Ever been depressed?

I'm currently dealing with a health issue that requires me to go to the hospital everyday for a blood test and injection.

Lit is currently going through one of those bubbles, it's very slow and quiet and boring with everyone outside enjoying the warmer weather and gardening etc. Normally when I'm feeling a bit down I turn to Lit and my online friends and a few jokes and postings and I'm feeling better. It's not working anymore. In fact Lit is boring me and kind of turning me off lately.

Sundays always bum me out a bit and suck to begin with because it's back to work Monday. My job is soooooo boring, and currently sucks rocks.

So what do you do? How do you deal when the price of gas, your bills, and your life in general just sucks shit and your so sick and tired of it all?

Firstly let me say I hope your health issues are resolved as quickly as trhey can be.

Secondly, while Lit is a great place and can be seen as a place to talk and joke etc it should never be the meaning of your existence.

Thirdly , some little tricks to make the day better can be as easy as leaving for your appointment an hour earlier. As you say it is warmer and people are about. Stop off at a park near the hospital and watch people go by , or listen to the birds. Sitting in a hospital waiting room is the second most boring event in life. Then on the way home take a different route or stop at a cafe/diner or a park and spend another hour with plants birds and humans.

Sundays are Sundays they are best spent in bed with a book

 

[Nightbird]

Hi Oz thank you for the kind words.

I wasn't very clear when I posted this thread, what I meant when I mentioned Lit was that it isn't the meaning of my existence but rather I place I come to when I'm feeling down. It's usually good for a laugh or a smile, and in this case a lot of good understanding people.

It always helps to vent and share the human condition with other people.

Firstly let me say I hope your health issues are resolved as quickly as trhey can be.

Secondly, while Lit is a great place and can be seen as a place to talk and joke etc it should never be the meaning of your existence.

 

[Nightbird]

Hi Bobsgirl,

I guess I kinda goofed I didn't realize Quoll already had a post about the same topic.

Sorry about that.

{{{{{{Nightbird}}}}}}

Tie a knot in the rope and hang on for dear life, sweetie.

Edit: quoll's thread offers some good support and a friendly place to vent.

 

[Nightbird]

Hi Eilan,

This reply actually describes how I feel towards a lot of things right now. "Why bother."

I'm sorry you have a relative with Health Issues, and stress really sucks. Heres to hoping both of us are able to resolve our issues soon, and thank you very much for taking the time to respond to my thread.

I'm under quite a bit of stress right now because of a relative's health issues and some other family things going on. I've been feeling similarly toward Lit as well, but I think it's probably more about how I'm feeling at the moment than what's going on at Lit. I see threads that I'd normally post on and think, "Why bother?"

Sorry to hear about your medical issues, Nightbird.

 

[Nightbird]

Hi Kiwi,

That would really suck to be stuck in Winter when so many other people are into summer.

$1.70.9 a litre huh? Last night the gas station I drove past was at a $1.00.5 per lite. I drive a large truck with a big V8 so the price of gas is hurting me.

Hi there

Depending on our time difference, I'm always around! I've been kinda disappointed with the lack of activity around here too. Those of us in the southern hemisphere are going into winter, so it sucks when I'm stuck inside freezing my arse off and nobody is posting. Wheres all the lit nerds that are allergic to sunshine and fresh air huh?

Price of petrol sucks here too. I spent $60 on gas yesterday ($1.70.9 per litre tyvm!) and I only drove about 150kms. Bah!

Anyway, my ears are always open if you want to vent.

 

[Nightbird]

Hi there,

Self - Deception you mean the type where I come on line and pretend the huge pile of dirty dishes just doesn't exist? LOL

Thank you for the kind words.

my sympathies, nightbird. you might find this link of interest.

i find that a little self-deception is mandatory to maintain a semblance of sanity.

ed

 

[Nightbird]

Thats a good idea Bi Sex, having something to do to take my mind off of the things that bother me is a good idea.

Since I have major chronic depression, I've had to learn /lots/ of tricks to help figure out how to get out of spells. Usually, it involves doing something consuming to take my mind completely off of whatever it is thats depressing me currently.

 

[Nightbird]

Thank you Nova,

You have problems of your own to deal with.

Night... I'm so sorry you're going through this. Sounds like we need to keep in touch more often. I hope you know no matter how busy life gets, I'm always here if you need to talk. You know where to find me...

 

[nova4u]

You know me better than that Night.

 

[Quoll]

Hi Bobsgirl,

I guess I kinda goofed I didn't realize Quoll already had a post about the same topic.

Sorry about that.

No goof, I think BG was just letting you know that their is a lot of info in that thread if you are looking for some.

The can't be bothereds are a huge one sometimes , somedays I'll force myself to go and do something and if the smallest thing goes wrong that's all the excuse I need to throw in the towel.
One thing I hang on to is the fact that nothing lasts forever, at some point these moods do eventually go, not that it is much fun waiting, but we do what we can.
Hang in there NB.

 

[ladyadonia30]

Depression is my shadow

I was diagnosed as being clinically depressed, then the quack put me on drugs to ease it. Well the drugs didn't work. In all reality for me, it is mind over matter. Life is very stressfull. My dad is going through chemo for lung cancer and he has emphysema, my mother has a bad heart.....my oldest child has autism...I have a plate full of drama and stress and I manage to keep my head above it by one word. "Hope."
I know this is cliche but it is true..that which doesn't kill us, makes us stronger. It is honestly true. Things hit rock bottom....you have to know that it will get better. Mind over matter works. Set your mind to be happy...don't focus on gas prices, bills, politics, world situations all of the time. Focus on, the weather, the flowers, the sun shine. Stop and take your surroundings in. Listen to uplifting music and watch a happy movie....
for some reason, the song " The Lion Sleeps Tonight" by the Tokens, makes me happy!

 

[Quoll]

I was diagnosed as being clinically depressed, then the quack put me on drugs to ease it. Well the drugs didn't work. In all reality for me, it is mind over matter. Life is very stressfull. My dad is going through chemo for lung cancer and he has emphysema, my mother has a bad heart.....my oldest child has autism...I have a plate full of drama and stress and I manage to keep my head above it by one word. "Hope."
I know this is cliche but it is true..that which doesn't kill us, makes us stronger. It is honestly true. Things hit rock bottom....you have to know that it will get better. Mind over matter works. Set your mind to be happy...don't focus on gas prices, bills, politics, world situations all of the time. Focus on, the weather, the flowers, the sun shine. Stop and take your surroundings in. Listen to uplifting music and watch a happy movie....
for some reason, the song " The Lion Sleeps Tonight" by the Tokens, makes me happy!

Very sound advice ladyadonia, it is quite suprising what we tune out of our minds, it always amazes me what I have not seen when I finally take the time to look around me.
NB there is a link to a self hypnosis method in my thread, I'll post it here when I get back from work.
ladyadonia you show a lot of strengrh in dealig woth your situation, I wish you and your family all the best. Welcome to lit.

 

[Nightbird]

It always amazes me how strong people can be when put under pressure and stress.

It's like we have certain situations that are horrible in our minds and then when we are put into those situations and have to cope with them we minimize them and make them no big deal because we have to.

I'd like to see that web site Quoll thank you for offering to look it up for me.

Ladyadonia welcome to Lit and thank you for your advice.

 

[Denae]

Hope my friend NB is doing a little better today.

 

[Quoll]

Self safe hypnosis
That's the page I was talking about, there are also a couple of good links posted by littleroundman, I hope you find something of use there.