lauramullen
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Thanks for sharing with us. I hope she is feeling better really soon and please if you can, let her know we are all thinking of her.
Major Depression
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The friendliest place on the web for anyone that follows U2.
If you have answers, please help by responding to the unanswered posts.
If you have answers, please help by responding to the unanswered posts.
JanuaryStar
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Thank you for sharing this. I hope she will be well. Sending lots of strength and love...
Purplereign
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Thanks Utoo . . . she has been popping in and out of my thoughts a lot.
It is fantastic news that she is getting the care she needs . . . sending love and prayers for what is hopefully the first real step to recovery for her
It is fantastic news that she is getting the care she needs . . . sending love and prayers for what is hopefully the first real step to recovery for her
redhotswami
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So she'll be in there for a couple of days. It's a short time span, but if anybody wants to send cards, flowers, letters, etc., you can send me an e-mail at exwhyzee@gmail.com. I have her info.
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Purplereign
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Hoping that things are progressing and that the sun is peeking through the clouds just a little bit drownouttheworld . . . stay strong 
. . . stay strong
VintagePunk
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Still thinking of you, and sending lots of positive vibes your way. Hope you're doing well.
Purplereign
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^ sentiments echoed entirely
Purplereign
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hey hope you're doing okay
hope you're doing okay lauramullen
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Bonogirl777
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Just checking in.
JanuaryStar
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Me too. Hope there's some sunshine on your way
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I just caught this thread today. I hope thing are looking up for the OP....
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RavenBlue
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Just caught up on this thread. I know exactly what you're going through, I am at the same point myself. You will find as you muddle through depression, you'll keep going. Take pride in the small victories, no matter how small. It's a hard go, I know. They wanted to hospitalize me, but due to my severe anxiety decided it would be detrimental. If you need to talk, please PM me. I hope you are feeling better 
to all the folks dealing with this horrid disease
to all the folks dealing with this horrid disease
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Best wishes to everyone. I feel for you.
financeguy
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OP hasn't been back, hopefully she is doing ok.
I'm going to have to ask my doctor for some pills, don't know what types to request(?).
I don't really like the term 'depression' TBH, I prefer to say I feel sad. Everyone experiences sadness at times, however when it metamorphoses into suicidal ideation it is time to take action to deal with the problem.
I'm going to have to ask my doctor for some pills, don't know what types to request(?).
I don't really like the term 'depression' TBH, I prefer to say I feel sad. Everyone experiences sadness at times, however when it metamorphoses into suicidal ideation it is time to take action to deal with the problem.
corianderstem
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I hope you're not saying that's what you're dealing with. Glad to see you're going to the doctor. Take care.
Glad to see you're going to the doctor. Take care.
redhotswami
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I hope you're not saying that's what you're dealing with.
These are my thoughts exactly. What's going on, financeguy?
Cactus Annie
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I've been diagnosed with cyclothymia and I also have OCD.
With cyclothymia, I can go from one day to the next altenating between feeling hyper to low form of depression the next. Sometimes I don't get up until the afternoon but at 6am one morning I feel no need to want to sleep because my thoughts are racing even though I've been up since 10am. I just feel so fatigued all the time and I don't know why I feel low. I am very irritable and can fly into a rage for the slightest reason. I know I can say things that hurt those I'm close to but I don't know why I say it. Everytime i get up after sleeping I feel so hot and claustiphobic that I need to open all my windows before I do anything else.
I got into some debt after leaving uni and was receiving letters from debt collection agencies. some years ago and it got to the stage that I got frightened to pick up the phone or answer the door in case it would be a debt collector. My mum suffers from panic attacks just before sets off to work. She also had depression some years ago whereby she was on medication for.
With cyclothymia, I can go from one day to the next altenating between feeling hyper to low form of depression the next. Sometimes I don't get up until the afternoon but at 6am one morning I feel no need to want to sleep because my thoughts are racing even though I've been up since 10am. I just feel so fatigued all the time and I don't know why I feel low. I am very irritable and can fly into a rage for the slightest reason. I know I can say things that hurt those I'm close to but I don't know why I say it. Everytime i get up after sleeping I feel so hot and claustiphobic that I need to open all my windows before I do anything else.
I got into some debt after leaving uni and was receiving letters from debt collection agencies. some years ago and it got to the stage that I got frightened to pick up the phone or answer the door in case it would be a debt collector. My mum suffers from panic attacks just before sets off to work. She also had depression some years ago whereby she was on medication for.
corianderstem
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Wow, that sounds really difficult to deal with. I'm assuming being "diagnosed" also means you're being treated for it - hope you find something that works for you.
I've been reading this thread, and I'm hoping for the best for drownoutheworld. A decade ago, I was in the same boat as her, so I know what deep depression feels like and how scary it is for others.
I've been feeling down and overly sensitive lately. I hope it would be brief because I don't want to sink any lower. The mere thought of that is too frightening.
I've been feeling down and overly sensitive lately. I hope it would be brief because I don't want to sink any lower. The mere thought of that is too frightening.
RavenBlue
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I am near the bottom right now, but am fighting with all I have to stay afloat. My anxiety level is not helping matters. I don't want to go out, I don't want to be around people, I don't like who I am.
I am spiraling more everyday, but for whatever reason I am still here the next morning.
I am spiraling more everyday, but for whatever reason I am still here the next morning.
juliaguliaxo94
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To all of you suffering right now, the best advice I can give is along the lines of how you have to just persevere. I went through depression in 7th grade (that might sound ridiculous, but it's true.) I cried endessly, I thought life had no purpose, and that everyone around me was going to die. It sucked, but time is healing, and everything went back to the way it was after a couple months. Focus on the stuff that makes you happy, even if it's the little things, or big things (like U2!). Life is amazing when you think about it!
Also, this is going to sound stupid, but you also need to be hard on yourself sometimes. Whenever I find myself lingering on bad thoughts, I just give myself a little pep talk, to snap out of it. I think, "Come on, Julia. Stop taking yourself so seriously. Everything is going to be okay, stop overreacting and be thankful for what you have!"
It works for me. Just try it out sometime soon and see if it works for you.
Also, this is going to sound stupid, but you also need to be hard on yourself sometimes. Whenever I find myself lingering on bad thoughts, I just give myself a little pep talk, to snap out of it. I think, "Come on, Julia. Stop taking yourself so seriously. Everything is going to be okay, stop overreacting and be thankful for what you have!"
It works for me. Just try it out sometime soon and see if it works for you.
Cactus Annie
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Sometimes I feel as though my life is spiraling out of control and there is no way out.
The man upstairs has an utterly inconsiderate trait of carrying out DIY during the early hours of the morning. On Sunday I heard drilling and banging in his bathroom between 10 pm and 5 am! He done the same last night also. Last year he managed to flood our living room 4 times because he thought that he could fit in his washing machine by himself without the need of a plumber. We told him time and time again but he just kept making excuses and denying that it wasn't his washing machine. It blattently was. Now what about if he was up to his old tricks again and trying to fit in a shower? Has he thought about electrical safety? He could blow the house up. He's accused us of steeling his post and has acted in a general aggressive manner towards us and his pregnant girlfriend which frightens me.
My emotions tend to be up and down. When I feel low, I become very irritable and I have to bite my tongue frequently to stop me snapping at someone. I find it hard to motivate myself to get going because I lack energy. During these times I loss interest in my everyday pleasures and don't have the energy to concentrate on anything and so can sit on the sofa for hours. I also lose interest in food and so can live off cups of tea and, if I have the energy to heat it, canned soup. The situation is made worst if I miss out in my sleep. I have great difficulty in sleeping. It's because of this that I can't hold down a job working 9 to 5.
When I feel really happy, which I rarely do nowadays, I feel on top of the world. I lose all social anxiety. I have lots of ideas and plans for my future. Once I wanted to immigrate to Russia and take advantage of its growing markets. But none of my idea's ever matterialize into anything because they are just so unnachievable. When After my first year at uni I started to find it difficult to concentrate on my course due to my head being full of idea's and a wide range of interests. Gradually I found it hard to motivate myself to get out of bed because I lacked the energy especcially during the winter months.. I found lectures stiffling. I like to go shopping, but days after I sometimes look at what I bought and feel as though I've spent money that I can't afford to waste on stuff I don't need.
My doctor is very unsympathetic.
The man upstairs has an utterly inconsiderate trait of carrying out DIY during the early hours of the morning. On Sunday I heard drilling and banging in his bathroom between 10 pm and 5 am! He done the same last night also. Last year he managed to flood our living room 4 times because he thought that he could fit in his washing machine by himself without the need of a plumber. We told him time and time again but he just kept making excuses and denying that it wasn't his washing machine. It blattently was. Now what about if he was up to his old tricks again and trying to fit in a shower? Has he thought about electrical safety? He could blow the house up. He's accused us of steeling his post and has acted in a general aggressive manner towards us and his pregnant girlfriend which frightens me.
My emotions tend to be up and down. When I feel low, I become very irritable and I have to bite my tongue frequently to stop me snapping at someone. I find it hard to motivate myself to get going because I lack energy. During these times I loss interest in my everyday pleasures and don't have the energy to concentrate on anything and so can sit on the sofa for hours. I also lose interest in food and so can live off cups of tea and, if I have the energy to heat it, canned soup. The situation is made worst if I miss out in my sleep. I have great difficulty in sleeping. It's because of this that I can't hold down a job working 9 to 5.
When I feel really happy, which I rarely do nowadays, I feel on top of the world. I lose all social anxiety. I have lots of ideas and plans for my future. Once I wanted to immigrate to Russia and take advantage of its growing markets. But none of my idea's ever matterialize into anything because they are just so unnachievable. When After my first year at uni I started to find it difficult to concentrate on my course due to my head being full of idea's and a wide range of interests. Gradually I found it hard to motivate myself to get out of bed because I lacked the energy especcially during the winter months.. I found lectures stiffling. I like to go shopping, but days after I sometimes look at what I bought and feel as though I've spent money that I can't afford to waste on stuff I don't need.
My doctor is very unsympathetic.
RavenBlue
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Cactus. Have you tried going to a different doctor
financeguy
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Hi Cactus Annie.
Your diet is terrible and I'm guessing you are not exercising enough. You should consider taking fish oil and Vitamin B capsules for an energy boost. Everyone should get some outdoor exercise every day. I know this may sound hard at first but start small. On the positive side, if your worst vice a few cups of tea tea, you're not doing too badly. At least you're not medicating yourself with drugs and alcohol like a lot of people do these days.
Not everyone is suited to a 9 to 5 job. In our online age there are ways of making a living outside of 9 to 5.
It was wise of you not to act on this idea. Russia is beautiful but very corrupt. There are better places to emigrate to if you really want to leave the UK.
Which of your ideas can be broken down into detailed action points, and then acted upon?
As a broad general point, and not necessarily related to your post, I'm starting to think too much time on the internet actually makes people depressed.
cathou_u2
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Well, I don't have any proof of that, though, I'd be interested to read further on the matter. From my own experience, 4 years ago, and this lasted for 2 years, I used to spend most of my waking hours on the internet when I wasn't at school, chatting with international friends, but the thing is, without you noticing you start to distance yourself from "reality"
So by the time you snap out of that phase, you've missed out on plenty
and the world around you seems that much more frightening, because you've been swimming under water for so long. When you "dive back" into reality, well it's scary because everything is so up in your face. I'm still dealing with some mild social anxiety because of that 
Cactus Annie
Refugee
Cactus. Have you tried going to a different doctor
First he said I had a General Anxiety Disorder and put me on Prozac, but this didn't work. When I told him about this he then suggested that it may be cyclothymia, which is a mild form of Bipolar which is often misdiagnosed. He just told me just to keep on taking the pills correctly and I'm on the waiting list for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. He says that once I start CBT the therapy and the pills will combine to ease the symptoms. My friend tried that for her depression and said that it was absolutely useless.
But in the meantime the pills still aren't working. The pharmacist said that sometimes these type of drugs take a while to work because they are broken down slowly in the body. I've been on Prozac since May so how long must I wait? Now the winter months are drawing in and as in previous years, I begin to feel even more lethargic and irritable. The pharmacist advised me to go and see my doctor so I can be put on another type of medication. So I'm going to see another doctor.
Thank you Financeguy. I once tried multivitamins, these just tended to make me feel more hyper. I'm thinking of trying St John's Wart but I don't know whether you need a prescription.
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