Depression - Road to recovery

Depression - Road to recovery Forum posts about the road to recovery http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/forums.html Fri, 05 Dec 2008 05:08:36 -0600 60 <![CDATA[Sad Movies, And Actual "sadness"]]> http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Sad-Movies-Actual-sadness-t27439.html
ok, i just reread this and it makes no sense at all, but ill try to explain more.

but on the other hand, if you watch a funny movie, youll usually be happy, but this does not mean your happy outside of that movie

....i just think its weird how humans can have there emotions intensified for a specific moment so quickly, but be totally different emotionally outside of that situation

-tman]]> Thu, 04 Dec 2008 22:39:58 -0600 http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Sad-Movies-Actual-sadness-t27439.html Do You Eat Well And Regularly? http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Eat-Regularly-t27386.html Wed, 03 Dec 2008 04:32:37 -0600 http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Eat-Regularly-t27386.html What Color Is Your Room Painted ? http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Color-Room-Painted-t27370.html I painted my room blue/green.

2 shades of green and 2 of blue.

Looks very cool now.

What's your room color ?]]> Tue, 02 Dec 2008 13:47:15 -0600 http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Color-Room-Painted-t27370.html Can Evoking A Self-rewarding Aspect Of Your Life Help In Times When You Feel Depressed? http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Evoking-Self-rewarding-Aspect-Life-t27326.html
I love the semi-anonymous aspect of this site, because telling someone in person some of the stuff I’ve mentioned here wouldn’t fly. (Crash & burn would be more like it.) So here’s my true story:

I’ve always been an animal lover. From early childhood I’ve had rats as pets. I’ve been fascinated with their intelligence despite what most people think of them. Long after the rats I had as a child, I came across a wild rat in my parent’s basement that was injured by a spring trap. It had been hit in the head but not actually caught in the trap. It was severely stunned & barely able to move.

When it did move it was just sliding around in circles from brain damage. When I noticed it couldn’t bite, I wrapped it up in an old shirt & brought it out to my car. From that moment on I was on a mission to save its life. I knew the basics on infectious diseases (including rabies) affecting mice & rats. So I took extreme care to insure that the rat (as well as myself) was protected.

During the first 2-weeks (quarantined) I fed it Sustacal (a high protein nutritional supplement for human consumption) with a turkey baster. It slowly recovered its gross motor & sensory functions. I was able to hand feed it solid food after finding out it could bite (the hard way).

In short, it recovered 95% & became my pet for over two years. I could handle it just like a rat from the pet store. It sadly died of natural causes, but has been an everlasting fond memory. To date it is the most rewarding & profound accomplishment I feel I have made in my life. (Maybe cause I don’t have kids yet, lol.)

Yup, I know you’re all laughing this up as a pathetic joke. However, judging from my previous posts on here, I only need to worry about 2-3 people reading this & actually making a comment. Still, it makes me feel good sharing this with even the one soul who might be interested.

For the few people who actually read this, if you have something you feel proud of from the past & use it as an escape from your depression, I’m all ears.

Maybe it’s getting married or raising a child. Maybe it’s a gift that you have given. Maybe it’s graduating from college or getting the job of your dreams. Maybe it’s being proud of serving your county or saving human lives. (I always wanted to serve in the military but never did.) Maybe it’s just something simple & easy that gave you the most profound reward (like my story).]]> Sun, 30 Nov 2008 17:14:03 -0600 http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Evoking-Self-rewarding-Aspect-Life-t27326.html My Rat Gnawed Off The Rubber Buttons On The Tivo Remote. http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Rat-Gnawed-Rubber-Buttons-Tivo-Remo-t27301.html
A: Replace it?

B: Keep using it & say it was our pet rats that did it.

C: Say my mother chewed it up because we deprived her of bacon for breakfast?

This was originally a poll, but you can answer it however you like.]]> Sat, 29 Nov 2008 14:08:54 -0600 http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Rat-Gnawed-Rubber-Buttons-Tivo-Remo-t27301.html Do You Ever Follow True Stories On Dying Heroes To Help You Cope With Life? http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Follow-True-Stories-Dying-Heroes-t27281.html
Now there’s Jewely Del Duca, an attractive (to say the least) 35-year old 4th grade teacher battling stage-4 colon cancer who was recently featured on CNN. She says her students have shown tremendous compassion & have given her strength by keeping her mind off the cancer. Uuuhhhggg, a stab in the heart when I read about this!

What’s so astonishing & inspirational to me is what gives these extraordinary people the strength & will to face enormous hardship. Their circumstance trumps my own 100-times over, yet they pick up their feet, suck in their gut & march on with the few months they have left in their lives.

I feel inferior in that I can’t even manage my own problems despite them being minuscule in comparison. However, on the upside (huge upside) I’m empowered & humbled by their remarkable courage & driving force to leave a lasting positive impression before they pass. In a way it helps me realize no troubling conflict is beyond repair. A sobering reminder there’s always someone up against far greater challenges than that of my own.
]]> Fri, 28 Nov 2008 07:15:47 -0600 http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Follow-True-Stories-Dying-Heroes-t27281.html Questions About My Disability Case http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Questions-Disability-Case-t27271.html I guess I'll spend the time while playing hookey from the family dinner that's being held at my Aunt's house (I have severe, crippling social anxiety disorder - it's extremely uncomfortable to even be around extended family...especially for social gatherings) - to submit a post to this forum and to seek some answers. I first applied for SSI disability in late April of 2007 - I've been denied twice, and I submitted my request for a hearing in March 2008. I have some questions - to anyone who may know or have any insight and/or experience...

-In your experience/knowledge, how closely do the social security adjudicators or administrative law judges scrutinize your medication history and what medications you're taking? Do they hold it against you if you're not taking what they deem to be "enough" medication or "the right" medication? Because of the side-effects I've dealth with from the meds that I have taken - I got to a point where I became extremely leery of meds. There have been a few times when a former psychiatrist recommended a medication or gave me samples of a med - and I ended up not taking it (at least for any significant length of time). I was fed-up/shell-shocked from all of the weight I had gained on the meds I had taken (I'm medically obese at 5'4" and 220lbs) - plus I got to the point where I thought the meds were causing me intellectual deterioration/brain damage. I especially cringed when my psych gave me the neuroleptic Navane to try - basically, I didn't touch that med with a 10-foot pole. I had read/heard that anti-psychotic meds were worse than the meds I had tried as far as side-effects - I was basically terrified of taking an anti-psychotic. My illness doesn't involve psychosis anyway - I'm not schizophrenic or bipolar. My psych just thought that I exhibited some paranoid thinking (this mild paranoid thinking, if you want to even call it that, is intimately intertwined with my social anxiety and extreme introversion. Plus my severe depression, when unmedicated, might have some mild psychotic features sometimes.), and she wanted to try "a tiny amount" of a neuroleptic.

And because of the side-effects issue, I've been very reluctant to be on more than one medication at one time. I just feel like I have to look out for my body and its long-term health. I already have unrelenting obesity that is related to years of taking these drugs - as an obese woman, I'm vulnerable to all kinds of additional health conditions. I have symptoms consistent with polycystic ovarian syndrome, which is an indication that I might have "pre-diabetes". With my obesity and my family history of diabetes - I consider myself high-risk - and some of these psychiatric drugs are known to bring on diabetes in people. A lot of these drugs become ineffective in the long-run, anyway (as my experience with Prozac, Luvox, and to a slightly-lesser extent Effexor has told me) - so even if I take a drug and I do well - how long would it last? I just don't think it's worth it to take a drug like Lexapro - have it work for a couple of years (maybe) - endure additional weight-gain and whatever other side effects it may bring on - then, when it's all said and done, be left back at "Square 1", with full-blown diabetes to boot.

In recent years (most of last year) - I tried the "alternative route" - trying to seek a "healthier" way to treat my problem. The attempt wasn't successful - after only a couple of months, tryptophan "pooped out" just like Prozac - and my severe depression and severe generalized anxiety (in addition to my severe social anxiety) seemed worse than ever. I ended up having to go back on medication - this time, generic Wellbutrin. I realize that Wellbutrin may not have been the best medication for my severe social anxiety and severe generalized anxiety - but Wellbutrin is the "lesser" of the evils when it comes to weight gain - and it kept my severe depression at bay. Well, 10 months later - my hair started to fall out. So now my psychiatrist and I have agreed to taper off Wellbutrin. Since I have no choice (considering how sick I am) - I'm going to have to try another drug. Candidates are Celexa or Cymbalta, or Klonopin. I'm currently trying to take some Ativan to "ease" the tapering-off of Wellbutrin, and to transition to the new drug (groan) I will try.

Anyway - how do you think a judge will look at my "drug issues"? Do you think that he/she will have some understanding of my reluctance to be on a lot of drugs? Or will he/she harshly see it as a form of noncompliance? And I'm still looking into alternative ways to alleviate my condition - and having to continue to take prescription drugs is interfering with my efforts, as well as my efforts to treat my PCOS-like condition (drugs can throw off hormonal balance).

]]> Thu, 27 Nov 2008 20:44:03 -0600 http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Questions-Disability-Case-t27271.html Nami http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Nami-t27270.html I have a very hard time being around people. People that I don't know makes it worse for me. But I have to do something my meds are not helping a great deal. I have Bipolar 1 , OCD, GAD, Iv'e been thinking of going to NAMI group sessions It would be a huge thing for me to do. I'm just wondering if anyone ever went to NAMI or is involved with them. And what it is like. do they point you out? or can you just sit and listen and take it all in. AND DID IT HELP? I'll have to travel about an hour to get there which is a small amout to pay if it would help. I read about it on there website But I really would like to hear about your experince with them.
Jabberjaws]]> Thu, 27 Nov 2008 18:09:28 -0600 http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Nami-t27270.html Depression And Dog Therepy. http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Depression-Dog-Therepy-t27265.html
I really don't know what I would do without him.. The days would be harder to deal with for sure.]]> Thu, 27 Nov 2008 03:52:05 -0600 http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Depression-Dog-Therepy-t27265.html Happy Thanksgiving To All! http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Happy-Thanksgiving-All-t27263.html Every person in this forum writes in to discuss and share our personal problems. But today all of us need to recognize that the burdens we carry are not 'who we are.' We are much more than these disorders. We are kind, caring, functional, loving, contributing, successful, needed, depended upon, hard working, creative, analytical, wise, talented and even some of us have great senses of humor. These are the things we should be thankful for today and these are the things about ourselves that we need to focus on today. Try if you will, to remind yourself of all that is good in you today. Eat yourself silly and throw out those diets. Light your candles, play your most fav music and dance. Celebrate the terrific person you are and be thankful. I know I am.
Have a wonderful day today!
The DF team.

Happy

Day!

]]> Thu, 27 Nov 2008 00:54:49 -0600 http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Happy-Thanksgiving-All-t27263.html What Are You Thankfull For http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Thankfull-t27249.html
Me I am thankful for my family and friends. Without my family I wouldn't be a daughter, sister, cousin, neice, wife, or a mom. in other words I wouldn't be me.

Friends both in real life and in cyber land. So many people here have helped us ( hubby and me) through some tough times. I just want you to know we are thankful for u.

]]> Wed, 26 Nov 2008 13:03:13 -0600 http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Thankfull-t27249.html Working Out... http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Working-Out-t27231.html
My advice to people who suffer from depression/anxiety... don't just sit around and mope, it doesn't do you any good, go out and do some physical exercise... take a walk, go for a jog, swim, lift weights ect. All of these exercises release endorphins and make you feel good!

Just thought I'd share

]]> Tue, 25 Nov 2008 22:53:27 -0600 http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Working-Out-t27231.html Spontaneity Or Planning? http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Spontaneity-Planning-t27229.html
I'm borderline, so there's already a certain level of impulsivity to me. But, overall, I generally prefer spontaneity. Planning something gives me too much time to freak out about it. (So that might be part of the anxiety thing I have going on.)

I just realized, also, that having something on my plate gives my ever-shifting moods something to chew on. It's like adding grist to the mill.

One more thing, my low self-esteem makes me think that the longer I have time to prepare for something, the better it should be. I don't have the energy to be at my best and so I think I'll be judged if something is planned and my performance, dress, state of my apartment, etc., is only mediocre. I feel like I can always blame spontaneity (i.e., the lack of time to prepare) for my not being up to par. (On the other hand, part of me says that those really perfect people always have their s*** together and so are always ready for things, even in the face of a surprise. Oy vey!)

Does any of this make sense? Any feelings you wish to express on the topic will be appreciated.]]> Tue, 25 Nov 2008 21:32:11 -0600 http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Spontaneity-Planning-t27229.html Comedians http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Comedians-t27118.html
also, anyone else enjoy this? my mind tends to wander into things i dont want to think about when im alone, but this really kept my mind preoccupied with making me laugh!

]]> Fri, 21 Nov 2008 10:37:03 -0600 http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Comedians-t27118.html Mental Health And Benefit http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Mental-Health-Benefit-t27091.html Its been going on since i was 14.
I have recently applied for incapacity benefit and was awarded Income support instead because of not enough N.I contributions. Its £46 per week taking in2 account £20 child maintanence for 1 of my children. Does this sound right?? Also will i have to keep on getting sick notes frm Dr every month??]]> Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:29:37 -0600 http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Mental-Health-Benefit-t27091.html Qualifications For Benefits? http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Qualifications-Benefits-t27061.html In addition to that,I think I may have a.d.d. because I get bored really quickly with most things and that could also be why I get let go alot.]]> Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:48:33 -0600 http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Qualifications-Benefits-t27061.html <![CDATA[Today's Accomplishments...]]> http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Today-s-Accomplishments-t26968.html
Today, I reached my goal and woke up at 7:00am!]]> Sun, 16 Nov 2008 06:24:18 -0600 http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Today-s-Accomplishments-t26968.html Getting Control http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Control-t26952.html
I'm new here, but I am feeling a little better and just wanted to share.

One of the things that made me spiral down into the deep pit of depression was feeling like I was out of control of my life. Major life issues that I will share at the correct forum once I figure this site out.

ANYWAY...sorry...

A way I have found for myself to feel like I have some sort of control over my life:
I got a pretty note card with a sunflower on the front and inside I right the day's date and my current weight. It makes me get out of bed in the morning to get weighed. Of course I strip naked so that I way the least possible. By that time it is easier to fight the urge to go back to bed and I just get in the shower.
I belong to WW and tracking my points, not perfectly, but at least it is something. I don't care that my weight goes up and down because eventually it will go down farther than I am right now. I feel sense of control over my body at least and that is one way that I am helping myself. Hope it gives others some helpful ideas too.

Take care,
Tammy]]> Sat, 15 Nov 2008 12:59:44 -0600 http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Control-t26952.html Prayer Request For Approval http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Prayer-Request-Approval-t26943.html
I've been told that I have a good case. Lots of medical records from my ongoing treatment, from therapists, my psychiatrist, the hospital, evaluations I've had, everything. And I've detailed my paralyzing symptoms in depth, and my mother has, too, since I'm forced to live with her during this dire time. I've crossed every T, dotted every I, been in contact with my case worker as SS, and she has confirmed that I've now provided all the information and things are underway, now. I suffer from major depression, bi-polar symptoms, severe OCD, anxiety. I can't do anything. Paralyzed and cannot leave the house, except to see doctors. Can't do any chores, can't function AT ALL, it's really a nightmare. And I've spent much time documenting all of this and securing all the appropriate records. There truly is hope for me, I know that. But I'm so terrified over this, I can hardly breathe, hardly keep myself from harming myself ... it's so unspeakably dark.

If anyone has a word of encouragement, or a positive story about their approved cases, I would be so grateful if you could maybe post, even just a sentence, because I SO DESPERATELY need to hear something positive when my entire universe is spiralling out of control, and all I can see for myself is living in the streets, starving, and then death.

Thank you so much just for listening to my plea. I truly appreciate your time.

Blessings,
Sarah.]]> Fri, 14 Nov 2008 21:47:51 -0600 http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Prayer-Request-Approval-t26943.html When Advertisers Tap Into Your Emotions, Are You Less Likely To Purchase Their Products? http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Advertisers-Tap-Emotions-Purcha-t26940.html
The down & out drunk laying on the public street unconscious with the sobering music is unbearable. I’M OBVIOUSLY HUMAN & HAVE COMPASSION FOR OTHERS, but they have no right to pound me with their sappy ad campaign. “We see what most don’t” is their slogan, BUT I SEE IT…& I Don’t like it. I don’t need to see pain & suffering to make a rational decision to donate to a particular cause.

I’m not a cheap *** either. I donate to all kinds of worthwhile NPOs (including this site). However, with the Salvation Army’s “DOWN & OUT AD CAMPAIGN”, they should be compensating me for adding to my depression.

Ok, this is a bit over the top, but I had to get it off my chest. So now I feel better. Isn’t that what this site’s for?
]]> Fri, 14 Nov 2008 17:12:58 -0600 http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Advertisers-Tap-Emotions-Purcha-t26940.html Ovovivirtuotonomy http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Ovovivirtuotonomy-t26937.html
...he had found life out on the periphery rewarding...exquisite...in its loneliness. There was no place any longer for him there. There, they believed only in the empirical, only in the rigidity of logic and reason. Science. He had believed once, but his god wouldn't answer. 'Life is a river, and one cannot live by swimming upstream.' His father told him that endlessly. He had acquiesced to far too much. They had come from so far away...and the only way to explain them was by acknowledging the presence of god. 'God is with us now, for He has shown us his own.' He had called them angels...winged and all.

...and they banished him to the outskirts of humanity.

'...o man, how you laughed and scorned and scoffed at the sight of me!'

You lived alone now, in the snow, with only your own skill and steel and courage to save you. You regretted only the fact that your god had forsaken you. But still, biting back the failure and loneliness, you found treasure in your isolation. You were the best that science had to offer, before or since, and still, you were sure, no one had proven able to explain the 'angels' you had found.

Your ego told you that you would be redeemed, someday. Someday soon, they would come to find you, and only you, to explain this mystery.

One day, a dove flew overhead.

And you knew that that day had come.

You strode, proud and aloof, bitter and embattled, into the room, sure of your science and your skill and will. You wore your favorite black cloak, tattered and worn and battered by the unforgiving elements and time. You regarded everyone and no one in the room.

They had finally come to you just the week before, with a wild tale of your twin angels, 'anomalies' they called them, had begun to glow and glow and glow until human eyes could no longer bear to look at them.

They disappeared finally...

...and in their place was left a small, black box...of ornate design, with golden etchings and a plush interior that housed two small flames that could not be put out.

No matter what was done, the flames could not be extinguished.

Science could not explain this anomaly, and it needed to be solved before the populace could find out.

And at last, they turned to the heretic.

They turned to you.

Heavy of bone, heavy of step, bitter and resolved, you foretold the discovery of it all.

SCIENCE
____________________

...if only I could walk away...
If only I could walkaway now, from you.
If only I could walk away.
If only I could walk away now, from you.

I've seen their gods.
I've seen their deeds.
Why do they do it?

I've seen their gods.
I've seen their deeds.
Hard to believe
They turn away from it.

On the wrong end
Of drugs
And sex.

At the very least, this is something I can feel.

I can feel.

I know that you stem violence in this world.
You prefer the ghost to the scream
And sense invisible cones
Of fear and apprehension
In this world.
Vitality clues us in
To this universe before us.
I pray we do something...

Pride.
I feel pride.
A sheath to shroud
All kindness and altruism
For I fear humanity.
People.
People.
People.
I run screaming.

If only I could walk away now, from you.
If only I could walk away...
...if only I could walk away now, from you.

I know that you stem violence in this world.
You prefer the ghost to the scream.
I love you as my own.

I've never known a fire to react in such a way.
Aloof to the whims of oxygen,
Defying science in every way.

...only to find that wraparound silhouette,
That honest wound.
A future not big enough for me and Him,
Given to science in every way,
Has now given way at that very moment
He showed something
Of this universe before me, and...

...you remind me.

(*to be continued)]]> Fri, 14 Nov 2008 14:41:48 -0600 http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Ovovivirtuotonomy-t26937.html Have You Ever Wondered Why Depression Exists As A Biological And Evolutionary Necessity? http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Wondered-Depression-Exists-Biologi-t26936.html
I ran across this on the PEHM (Philosophy, Ethics, and Humanities in Medicine) website written by “The Scotsman” & thought some DF readers might have some interest. This is an Open Access article which permits unrestricted use, distribution, & reproduction in any medium. Enjoy!

Are psychiatric illnesses, such as depression, so common because they serve some kind of useful purpose in the development of mankind?

This discipline hinges on the idea that much of our motivational and emotional machinery evolved to help us survive our environment.

For example, seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is triggered by low light conditions found in winter. It is a condition that enforces withdrawal and perhaps reduced energy consumption at times when our ancestors would have suffered seasonal scarcity.

Another puzzle about depression which might be amenable to evolutionary explanation is the fact women suffer two to three times the rate of depression of men.

Females have traditionally been involved in child-rearing, whereas men have historically been the providers of food, material resources and protection. Depression, with its symptoms that produce withdrawal and a reduction in risk-taking, would have kept women sheltered from danger, to bear and care for children, whereas a depressed man would have been impaired in the role of provider and protector.

These are two key concepts in the evolutionary theory about the function of depression - like any kind of pain, it draws our attention to something that needs fixing and it motivates us to fix it.

One function of depression could be social, drawing our attention to the depressed person to try to provide assistance.

Perhaps the ability to feel empathy with the depressed and imagine how horrible depression might be motivates the will to render assistance.

There is perhaps a link between the tears of the adult, depressed patient and the tears of a baby - a baby's crying drives its parents to pay attention and do something to assist the cause of the crying.

Some regard the adult depressive episode as an attempt at an adaptation that has failed because while it is a strategy that works in a baby, it doesn't function so well in adults and the depressed are often shunned rather than comforted.

The latest evolutionary theory about depression, from Paul Watson and Paul Andrews, biologists at the University of New Mexico, suggests what they term 'social navigation' as the underlying reason we have depression.

They argued much of our behaviour is there because of its social impact and place more weight than previous studies on the cognitive elements of depression.

The social navigation hypothesis draws attention to the anhedonia - the loss of pleasure in previously enjoyable activities - of depression, something that had not received much consideration by researchers.

Perhaps the inability to feel pleasure helps the depressive to sustain cognitive effort on a problem by preventing cognitive distractions. Consistent anhedonia is a hallmark of depression and may reflect the importance of resisting hedonic distractions.

Another hallmark of depression is that depressives tend to expend a huge amount of cognitive effort - what might be termed ruminating - and usually this reflects a preoccupation with their social situation and their relationships with others. Indeed, depressives outperform others on social tasks.

Their person perception is better than normal; in one recent experiment, the depressed were found to be better able to spot lying, manipulative and other deceptive behaviour. Indeed, it could be because of their ability to see through the phoniness of everyday social life that they become depressed in the first place.

Depression leads to withdrawal, psychic and physical retardation, but inside the person there is actually a lot of mental activity.

The social navigation hypothesis says that at the heart of depression is a huge physical, emotional and mental diversion of effort from usual activities like physical action and eating, towards social cognition or rumination to try to solve social problems.

This social perspective needs to be considered broadly in the treatment of depression. For example, married people not getting along with their spouses are an astonishing 25 times more likely to attract a diagnosis of major depression than people without marital unhappiness.

Another study found approximately 30 per cent of new episodes of major depression are associated with marital dissatisfaction. We also know recovery from depression is hastened by improvements in social relationships and strong social support.

One reason why doctors should consider involving a partner or other significant others in the depressed patient's treatment is sexual dysfunction, one of the most troubling side-effects of many antidepressant medications.

About 40 per cent of patients taking selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors (SSRIs), and other newer antidepressants, experience sexual dysfunction and this is a common reason behind medication non- compliance. Couple therapy would be an ideal forum to discuss sexual side-effects and to negotiate the sexual relationship.

Perhaps the key thing about pain, physical or mental, is that our experience of it leads to strong attempts to avoid it in the future, and this is its key adaptive feature. Maybe that's the point of depression - it is so aversive that having experienced it, we try to avoid it in the future.

If now we can see that depression might have some evolutionarily positive purpose, what is the purpose of happiness?

The key evolutionary puzzle about happiness is you actually don't need to be happy to survive on a day-to-day basis.

Maybe happiness has a fundamental social function in that happy people are so pleasant to be with they are actually storing up social credit for the future - the goodwill towards the happy is like a deposit in a bank which can be drawn on when you are less ebullient.

Maybe when we are happy, we are expansive and generous and in so doing, we build up credit with partners, so they will tolerate us more when we eventually get depressed.
]]> Fri, 14 Nov 2008 13:46:30 -0600 http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Wondered-Depression-Exists-Biologi-t26936.html Hope http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Hope-t26930.html List the things that give you hope, it does not matter how big or small.

My list:

Rainbows, nature, weather, music, dreams, listening to my gut feelings always, smiles on peoples faces, seeing other people change and grow, unconditional love, truth and lastly, but certainly not the least DF, Lindsay, Coop, Sheepwoman, the wonderful team and all the members at DF.

Trace]]> Fri, 14 Nov 2008 05:46:58 -0600 http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Hope-t26930.html Greys Anatamy http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Greys-Anatamy-t26925.html does any one watch this show? did you see it tonight? i am so confused on what is going on with izzy and deny,,isnt he dead? the why did they show her having sex with him, i dont get it Thu, 13 Nov 2008 22:58:46 -0600 http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Greys-Anatamy-t26925.html Do You Have Problems Managing Your Money? http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Problems-Managing-Money-t26922.html Thu, 13 Nov 2008 21:43:30 -0600 http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Problems-Managing-Money-t26922.html Thank You http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/-t26918.html It is some time since I've made a proper coherant post here , so here goes .
This forum , the members , moderators and administrators have shown me extra ordinary kindness and consideration in the past ,during times of distress , I have not forgotten and will not forget this extraordinary support and understanding from strangers from all over the world ..

I hope for you all that your lives become more serene and are filled with increasing frequency with moments of true and deep well being and a sense of your own worth and uniqueness . Each life and individual is precious and should ,in the best of worlds, be cherished and respected . Here I found that respect .

I send my love and very best wishes to all and every one of you .

Hedge

]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2008 17:45:40 -0600 http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/-t26918.html Why Are The Managing Directors At Psychoanalytic Electronic Publishing Still In Business? http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Managing-Directors-Psychoanalytic-El-t26906.html
What a joke that they admit to being a Not-for-Profit 501C-3 public charity. FYI for anyone hoping to get self help from this site: For an individual student, the membership enrolment is $734.00 with a $135 yearly renewal. The DVD (one stinking DVD) is $1400 which is updated annually for $300. If you let your membership lapse for 1 day, you pay another $734.00. Double the prices for non/ex-students. Yup – not for profit, LOL.

They also need to maintain a “3-year wall” behind the paper journals making their so called coveted data next to obsolete. Sorry, but I had to put this out here because I know others are bitter to PEP’s greed.
]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2008 12:16:18 -0600 http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Managing-Directors-Psychoanalytic-El-t26906.html Veterans http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Veterans-t26858.html Happy Veterans Day to all of my fellow Vets and their familes. Thank you for all you did or doing for all of us.
Jabberjaws!]]> Tue, 11 Nov 2008 11:31:00 -0600 http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Veterans-t26858.html Post Depression - Gaining The Tools To Heal http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Post-Depression-Gaining-Tools-Heal-t26853.html 1.) MAKE HAPPINESS YOUR MAIN GOAL, NOTHING ELSE.

Goals, hope, these are all foreplay for catalysts. Often being unable to reach goals were causes of depression for me. So I made a new goal on top of all others that I would always be able to achieve.

I want to give back to the community so I am posting this topic. Several years ago I suffered through drug dependency and severe depression. I had no one to turn to and had suicidal thoughts. I went through drug counseling, attended AA meetings, had a psychologist, the whole whizbang. My sister is on depression medication and possibly has Bipolar disorder (relevant genetic history).

There are a few things that helped me turn from depression and lead a normal healthy life. The catalyst of my depression was typically my loneliness and my negative outlook. I took things and extrapolated their importance. I've never been in any sort of romantic relationship and this was a great cause of my distress. Of course, with kind of poor outlook on life, how could I figure these things to solve themselves? I would be depressed out of spite, hoping a saviour would come along and rescue me from pits of despair. Curious day dreams of beautiful, smart women, coming to the rescue. When these occurings repeatedly refused to occur, it sent me further into the pits of hell. Parents with strong religious beliefs did not help me to be myself or be ok.

Being independent and deaf to the help of others, I had to figure this out for myself. Constantly I would look to people with the lives I so endeared, and feel a rage of jealous and self pity.

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Life is so subjective I can not even hope to understand most situations or outlooks of other people. To be happy I had to look at myself and look what I wanted out of life. Despite the facts of things I wanted in life and figured I could not have, was not the point. I asked myself, do I want to be sad? I wanted to be happy, and of course, still do.

No matter what happened in life, I learned to be independent and be able to look out for my own psychological health. I firmly decided I wanted to remain in a state of happiness, and nothing would get in my way. Not spite, anger, past history; nothing. Nor jealousy, nor pride, just me. My mind transformed from this jealous person, to a person who had to understand that these things and situations could not make me happy. A person can face s*** in any situation and needs to learn to come out on top. This is how I learned I must gain the tools to be able to heal myself. I was there when my parents learned I had attempted suicide. The sadness I saw in their eyes was the catalyst for my change. I could not bear to see that look and love in their eyes in toil.

I simply stopped caring about my worries, eliminating them.

Find your negative reoccuring thought patterns and eliminate them

There is being sadness in certain situations and being sadness no matter what. There are experiences that can create sadness in you but you must use these experiences to become stronger and grow from them so you can move on.

Even in sadness you can be happy to know the truth in which you can become better.]]> Tue, 11 Nov 2008 04:21:25 -0600 http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Post-Depression-Gaining-Tools-Heal-t26853.html How Great Is Facebook? http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Great-Facebook-t26852.html
Talking to my old friends and having a new way to contact current ones, playing games and sending messages to eachother has made me a much more social person. I am just ashamed I havent got it much sooner.

It has definitely made me feel much less alone which could make me feel awful before.

Does anyone else have facebook and how does it make you feel?]]> Tue, 11 Nov 2008 03:55:41 -0600 http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Great-Facebook-t26852.html Counseling Will End Soon http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Counseling-t26848.html
I just wanted to share that my counseling will end next month and I am both happy and sad about it. I am happy because I know I am doing better but I am sad because I will not have that support anymore. I also wanted to thank the forums for being a place to go to when I needed it. Thank you for your support.

Ocean]]> Tue, 11 Nov 2008 01:05:32 -0600 http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Counseling-t26848.html Favourite Blog Or Other Web Related Procrastination! http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Favourite-Blog-Web-Related-Procrastina-t26831.html
Here are my top 3:

1) Favourite online game right now: Creature Discomforts Games (just google it and you'll see!)

2) Favourite online magazine/blog: obvious from my signature! :D

3) Favourite funny news website: The Onion, best fake news on the internet, IMHO.

Can't wait to read what you guys suggest!]]> Mon, 10 Nov 2008 13:39:06 -0600 http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Favourite-Blog-Web-Related-Procrastina-t26831.html Some Poems,,,hope They Help http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Poems-hope-t26796.html
For want of a map

I have heard of hope.
It is that small light
I see sometimes
bobbing on the dark waters
of the night.
To me it is like some
fabled city
I would very much love
to visit.
But have no map for
the journey.
The bright angels who live there.
Visit me from time to time.
They do not mock me, but
are sad I cannot go with them.
They are beautiful
even when they are sad.
They ask me what I need.
I say "hope".

Pen scratching on Rice Paper

The pen drips
black ink
on
white paper.
The world reduced
within me
to these two
colours.
I have many things
to tell, to give
back
to the living.
But in the land of the dead.
I have only black
and
white
and they
are not enough.

Falling

I keep slipping
through fingers
through cracks.
Free falling
end
over
end
down the endless
hours
Each day delivers.
Time, I've heard,
is the enemy.
I never knew
my enemy
would prove
so abundant,
so savagely insistent
that I be present
at my own slow
dissolve
into the dark.
]]> Sun, 09 Nov 2008 13:27:40 -0600 http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Poems-hope-t26796.html What Are You Going To Do Today Or What Did You Do Today? http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Today-Today-t26794.html
But, today I will:

- Do steno (I'm in court reporting school)
- Sort my laundry
- Clean my kitchen

I might also:

- Read some self-help books (and maybe even do some reading for pleasure!)
- Go back to return a yoga DVD that I recently bought]]> Sun, 09 Nov 2008 10:19:49 -0600 http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Today-Today-t26794.html What Kind Of Hobbies Do You Have? http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Kind-Hobbies-Have-t26760.html I pretty much stay home all day. Many days at a time. I might go out for dinner now and then but that's about it. I'm asking everyone for your idea's. What kind of hobbies you have. Or can think of. For the life of me I can't think of anything I can get interested in. With my Bipolar and GAD I just feel nothing is exciting me. Please Help! I'm so bored.]]> Fri, 07 Nov 2008 15:33:58 -0600 http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Kind-Hobbies-Have-t26760.html Moving Tomorrow http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Moving-Tomorrow-t26755.html
Wish me luck!]]> Fri, 07 Nov 2008 13:16:03 -0600 http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Moving-Tomorrow-t26755.html What Is Your Fav Motivational Book... http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Fav-Motivational-Book-t26741.html I am wondering what your favorite motivational book is and can someone recommend a good book on Mindfullness? The one I am reading now puts me to sleep every time I pick it up. Thu, 06 Nov 2008 20:37:56 -0600 http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Fav-Motivational-Book-t26741.html Hooray !!!! Holiday To Florida On Saturday !!!! http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Hooray-Holiday-Florida-Saturday-t26727.html
1. Better than work.

Bad news is:-

1. We're skint !!!!!
2. My MIL is coming with us.
3. I'm a bit concerned that with all the time together me and the wife will argue a bit....]]> Thu, 06 Nov 2008 05:04:28 -0600 http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Hooray-Holiday-Florida-Saturday-t26727.html Congratulations North American Citizens http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Congratulations-North-American-Citizens-t26714.html
Europe is Enchanted with your Choice !!

]]> Wed, 05 Nov 2008 12:40:52 -0600 http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Congratulations-North-American-Citizens-t26714.html Big Events! http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Big-Events-t26696.html ) - moon landing, cold war tensions, j. f. k shooting, beetle mania, berlin wall being demolished...there are so many things i wish i had been there at the time to be part of! Of course i'm so glad i got to see in the new millenium....did anyone else have a toy millenium bug?

Is it strange to be so excited?

]]> Tue, 04 Nov 2008 13:41:55 -0600 http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Big-Events-t26696.html Avatar http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Avatar-t26659.html
I chose mine, because I can relate very much to 'HECTOR', prince of TROY. I'm the oldest of two sons and in the movie I thought that he is the perfect example of a older brother and a leader. It's a pity that no-one listened to him though. Ha ha, strangley enough I caught myself thinking of suicide when I came across his quote in my signature. Its then and there that I decided to use a pic of him. This man knows what I'm going through...]]> Mon, 03 Nov 2008 12:19:55 -0600 http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Avatar-t26659.html British Forumula 1 Champion http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/British-Forumula-1-Champion-t26654.html

I expect Lewis will get plenty!]]> Mon, 03 Nov 2008 07:31:52 -0600 http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/British-Forumula-1-Champion-t26654.html Bufu Needs A Name http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Bufu-t26640.html
Beautiful Baby Girl is all I can think of and that won't do. So...

...if you have any suggestions that (their rules, not mine) meet the following criteria:
- up to seventeen characters long, incl. spaces
- up to six syllables

Feel welcome to post your suggestions here. There is no prize, just the satisfaction of knowing you could well have named the winner of the 2009 VRC Oaks ;)

You saw her here first,

Gisele

]]> Sun, 02 Nov 2008 22:01:09 -0600 http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Bufu-t26640.html Arrrrggghhhhhh I Just Realised http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Arrrrggghhhhhh-Realised-t26611.html
Anyone offer any guidance ?]]> Sat, 01 Nov 2008 15:21:39 -0500 http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Arrrrggghhhhhh-Realised-t26611.html Forum Wreaths http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Forum-Wreaths-t26608.html ]]> Sat, 01 Nov 2008 13:33:45 -0500 http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Forum-Wreaths-t26608.html <![CDATA['pleasant Activities' Ideas?]]> http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/pleasant-Activities-Ideas-t26606.html
Do you have any suggestions of activities you enjoy even while depressed?

Thanks

]]> Sat, 01 Nov 2008 11:51:45 -0500 http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/pleasant-Activities-Ideas-t26606.html Self Help Books http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Self-Books-t26595.html
Thanks in advance!]]> Sat, 01 Nov 2008 05:05:49 -0500 http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Self-Books-t26595.html What Is Making You Smile? http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Making-Smile-t26589.html ]]> Fri, 31 Oct 2008 21:45:23 -0500 http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Making-Smile-t26589.html Need Some Advice!!!! http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Advice-t26550.html ok , i am not sure where to post this so i am just starting here! recently me depression has slowly gotten better, thats a good thing , recently i have also been asked to adopt my brother -in -laws 10 year old son ! i have three children that are 9, 10 , and 16, it would be a full house , but that is not what i have a problem with my problem is i would really like to give this child a better life , how can i take in kittens and turn away a human being? i know the world can be such a bad place a worry about him , and if i dont take him in i feel like i would not be able to live with myself.. i just dont know what to do . any good thoughts out there? Thu, 30 Oct 2008 11:55:39 -0500 http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Advice-t26550.html Stomach And Digestion Aid http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Stomach-Digestion-Aid-t26543.html Doug]]> Thu, 30 Oct 2008 05:49:10 -0500 http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Stomach-Digestion-Aid-t26543.html How Do You Feel Today? #3 http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Feel-Today-3-t26541.html

QUOTE (justforfun_10 @ Oct 29 2008, 03:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Feeling a bit more energetic today. I have lots of things to do today.. Hopefully this feeling continues throughout the day.

QUOTE (Break_The_Pattern @ Oct 29 2008, 04:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I feel good again today.

We have a few days of bright sunshine, blue skies and last night/today snow. But seeing the sun is great. No work today either, so relaxing at home.

QUOTE (daisychain @ Oct 29 2008, 10:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Today I feel good. Well, good for me...

QUOTE (Aerial @ Oct 29 2008, 11:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (Yakshini @ Oct 25 2008, 06:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

And I'm also super proud of myself! I met my record of consecutive days without hurting myself. :)

Good for you--congratulations!

I'm just emotionally drained, physically tired and mentally flat. (Too much information, maybe?)

QUOTE (Lindy Babe @ Oct 29 2008, 11:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I was fired today for poor performance. It was deserved. I wasn't happy there. I'm very upset and scared, and I've been crying my eyes out, but I know that in the end, it's for the best. I was very unhappy there, and it was feeding my depression. I'm going to get some therapy soon. It may be tough to afford, but I need it, and I think it is time to start moving forward. I'm trying very hard to keep a positive outlook... but I keep doing this...

QUOTE (nealy @ Oct 30 2008, 08:49 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Sad, so incredibly sad

]]> Thu, 30 Oct 2008 04:52:22 -0500 http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Feel-Today-3-t26541.html Done A Blog http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Blog-t26524.html I did my first post in my blog. I think I did it right but not so sure. Mind u it might not make much since I been up since 5.30am WST in Australia. Wed, 29 Oct 2008 15:39:58 -0500 http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Blog-t26524.html What Extreme Measures Have You Gone Just To Feel Good About Yourself? (taking Drugs/meds Not Included) http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Extreme-Measures-Feel-Good-Yourse-t26491.html
I’ll start with myself. I have thousands of examples. Some I can share on this site, some maybe not. But I’ll start with the Ellesse tennis shirts I needed to buy to impress this girl in high school.

I’m not too sure but I doubt most of you heard of the brand name Ellesse. That’s because the manufacturer priced themselves out of the mainstream market with prices that were so ridiculous it was a joke (on me). I became obsessed with having these lame shirts. Not one, not two, not three, but more-more-more. For a simple tee shirt, it was $90.00. I had to go all out you know, because I couldn’t suffer in the rags from Mervin’s.

I had a horrible self-esteem. The shirts never really helped. I never got the girl because I never asked her out. The smell of her perfume outlasted the freaking shirts they were so cheap. I was miserable, & down hundreds of bucks all to feel special.
]]> Tue, 28 Oct 2008 13:30:13 -0500 http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Extreme-Measures-Feel-Good-Yourse-t26491.html My Blog ? http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Blog-t26484.html Tue, 28 Oct 2008 09:41:23 -0500 http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Blog-t26484.html Same Old Things http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/-t26446.html It became a habit to read almost everyday some of your posts, replies, struggles, kind words etc. It makes me feel less lonely, and less alienated and..
I don't know, it makes me feel good, anyway, though, in a way, it sounds like peaking..
I'm sorry for that.
I'm just another broken soul, lost in the dark.
Here ' s my story: I became severely depressed so I had to move with my parents, in a little town. I have a job that I hate, a lousy one and I can't even do it decently... I am trained for and always wanted to be a teacher (I love children), but since I have social phobia and anxiety I simply cannot teach.
There's nothing else I can do.
And I think the AD my doc prescribed me doesn't work so good, because at least once a month I feel so so down.
I'm trying to improve my social skills and I'm trying to be less distant with people, but it's hard.
Right now I feel horrible. I've been crying, everything seems so foggy and people at work are disappointed, my mother said it's all my fault, because I don't spend time in the open...
I'm crawling through the day, hoping the new med will do better. I have no energy, and I have felt like this for so long, that I no longer believe life can be something else.
Sometimes I wish I had a boyfriend, but most of the time I thank God that I don't . No one could ever understand me, and it's so hard for me to deal with my own life, it's pretty enough.

I don't see the point or a way out..out of myself.
I'm sorry for this post, I just needed to speak

]]> Mon, 27 Oct 2008 14:12:37 -0500 http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/-t26446.html Burgy!! http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Burgy-t26436.html (((((((HAPPY BIRTHDAY)))))))

]]> Mon, 27 Oct 2008 04:54:03 -0500 http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Burgy-t26436.html Any School Teachers Out There? http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/School-Teachers-There-t26423.html
Evan]]> Sun, 26 Oct 2008 19:39:13 -0500 http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/School-Teachers-There-t26423.html Computer-based Therapy http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Computer-based-Therapy-t26375.html

QUOTE

So scientists are working on giving a computer the ability to offer some of the understanding guidance -- if not all the warmth -- of a human therapist, before psychological problems or interpersonal conflicts compromise a mission.

Clinical tests on the four-year, $1.74 million project for NASA, called the Virtual Space Station, are expected to begin in the Boston area by next month.

The new program is nothing like science fiction's infamous HAL, the onboard artificial intelligence that goes awry in "2001: A Space Odyssey." The Virtual Space Station's interaction between astronaut and computer is far less sophisticated and far more benevolent.

In the project, sponsored by the National Space Biomedical Research Institute, a recorded video therapist guides astronauts through a widely used depression therapy called "problem-solving treatment."

The recording helps astronauts identify reasons for their depression. Then the program helps them make a plan to fight the depression, based on the descriptions the astronauts type in about their problems.

Astronauts also can learn strategies for handling conflict through interactive role-playing, and even read psychology books.

Twenty-nine current and former astronauts have been consulted for the project.

"If things go down the wrong pathway, you're depending on each other for your survival. So you want to make sure you're working together well and trust each other implicitly," said Dr. Jay Buckey, a former astronaut on the Space Shuttle Columbia who's collaborating on the program.

While the program is designed for astronauts, project leaders say it could help Earth-bound patients who won't talk to a therapist because of cost or pride or because they live in rural areas with few psychologists. In fact, it will be civilian patients, not astronauts, who take part in the initial tests in Boston.

So my question is, if this form of therapy is offered to the public in the future, would you consider participating in it?]]> Sat, 25 Oct 2008 12:39:59 -0500 http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Computer-based-Therapy-t26375.html The Ghost Cat http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Ghost-Cat-t26356.html
I am severely allergic to cats, and I immediately began to wheeze, but this cat was just so SWEET, I couldn't put her out. I just held her and petted her while she laid there and purred for about an hour. Then, she hopped up and exited the way she came, the dogs still staring at her.

I was all excited to tell my husband about it in the morning - he acted as if he didn't know whether to believe me - but I had the puffy eyes and hives to prove it! To tease me, my family started calling her The Ghost Cat. She has been back three times, always after midnight, and makes a beeline for me on the sofa. My family still might have thought I was just crazy, except that my teenage daughter got up to use the bathroom one night, saw Ghost Cat on my lap, and got to pet her.

It is such a good feeling that this cat makes me part of her 'rounds' some nights. She doesn't have a collar, but she is sleek and well-fed, so I'm assuming she belongs to someone. Would it be unethical to put out food and try to lure her into staying longer/coming more often? I can always invest in more Benadryl.]]> Fri, 24 Oct 2008 23:17:40 -0500 http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Ghost-Cat-t26356.html Story Line Vs Gamplay (faviorte Games) http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Story-Line-Gamplay-faviorte-Games-t26269.html I personaly really really hate it when I buy a brand new game at $59.99 a pop i start to play it and the story sucks. now on the flip side a game wont be fun if the controls suck. Any thoughts about this? Also what games do you guys/gals play? Also if anybody has played fable 2 yet drop me line i need halp Wed, 22 Oct 2008 10:25:57 -0500 http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Story-Line-Gamplay-faviorte-Games-t26269.html Won My Hearing, Now Have Questions http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Won-Hearing-Questions-t26265.html
So the judge excused my and told me i was done. My lawyer walked me out and I was confused and he said i won. But due to my condidtion and all the stress, i can not remember what my lawyer told me. I think he said to call him. But i will call him to verify.

My major question is what is next. I am a single mother of 3 children and just recently lost my income from welfare and at the time i only receive $50.00 in child support. What do they base my monthly pay off of. Does having children make my check larger? Will they base back pay off of my child dependent rate or off the single rate? when does your disabilit start? 1 mo, 2 mo or longer? I am not sure if I can survive like this!

I tried getting a job and cause my meds, i mess up all the time and to be honest and very scared to leave the house.

For something that is supposed to be happy, i am actually feeling worse, my panic attacks are more frequent. Please tell me I am not alone.

Thanks,
DD]]> Wed, 22 Oct 2008 09:35:07 -0500 http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Won-Hearing-Questions-t26265.html Yoga For Depression http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Yoga-Depression-t26214.html
Rod]]> Mon, 20 Oct 2008 13:55:30 -0500 http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Yoga-Depression-t26214.html <![CDATA['using' Depression For Positive Outcomes...]]> http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/using-Depression-Positive-Outcomes-t26208.html
I have learnt how to use my darkest days, as I call them and turn them into creative experiences. I am a keen artist and can spend hours scribbling away frantically in my skecth pad when I can't even manage to string a simple sentence together when with my partner.

Some of my most detailed and best work comes about when I feel numb to the norms of life whizzing by me.

I can see the importance in the detail of whatever subject I am focusing on and wish dearly that I could do that with the people around me as easily. But I can't and just have to deal with that. I am really hoping that I can make a living from selling my artwork, if my scribblings do indeed merit the title artwork!!?

I get so much pleasure from exploring my enviroment, photographing what catches my eye and then sitting down to hours of drawing and trying to bring a picture to life. I live in the countryside so have a lot to inspire me, I love walking through local woodland and through local fields taking in the amazing views.

I always feel so much better after spending time with my nose in my sketch pad. Is my medication I guess!?

I wondered if anyone else 'used' their depression in such a way?]]> Mon, 20 Oct 2008 12:27:56 -0500 http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/using-Depression-Positive-Outcomes-t26208.html I Broke Down Crying In Starbucks Today ! http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Broke-Crying-Starbucks-Today-t26183.html i go out every sunday with my daughter to drink tea and read magazines at the local book store. an activity i cherish. today my boy s asked me to bring them a drink home. i had to pick up some necessitites and then i would see if i had enough money. its not something that i bring home for them often,,, so we go to strarbucks, an older lady starts talking to me about the shirt i had on. i was counting pennies and i was 20 cents short. she hands the girl at the counter her card . i tel her no that i am only 20 cents short... now please bear in mind i have little faith in people and have been severally crapped on in the last 2 years . this addss to my depression and si ing , i had abeen starting to feel down the past 2 days again.. she told me that she wanted to do something nice and asked if my mother ever taught me to say thank you..... that swhen the flood started, i couldt contain myself . people just arent nice any more they run u off the rodes wont hold a door open for you when your hands are full , give you mean looks, Biotch at you i mean my insurance company calls me a liar(that sa whole different story ! ), ok so you know the story,,,,family members even crap on me oh it goes on and on. no more details on that . so the lady at starbucks when on teling me what a beautiful young lady i was and all this other stuff,,,, pathetically it was the nicest thing that anyone has doen for me in a long time... i feel grateful yet at the same time a little pathetic like i couldnt afford drinks for my kids money is so tight right now... i feel good about it though it has restored some of my belief that there are some good people in the world. and not that i need people to buy me things but you know stop runnung me off the rode. give me a smile not a tisk because i have tattoos, respect me as a mother, wife, woman and a teacher. dont argue with me when i am trying to tell you how i feel or how i do thingsin my classroom, when my hands are over whelming with stuf please hold the door open, most of just say thank you . if any of you had read my other posting i wrote about the 2 little kittens i rescued from some man that was going to through them out in the trash. well these litle darlings are doing absolutely wonderful, they are cruising around the house and even started using the litter box....

so i got a little new pespective today, i know i try to be kind and everything but i am going to try harder, i think i should also forgive a little more , we are all just human an d no one is perfect,,,,,,,,,]]> Sun, 19 Oct 2008 15:26:22 -0500 http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Broke-Crying-Starbucks-Today-t26183.html Poetry http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Poetry-t26135.html
Riptides of Red Dream and Death

Cast abound were the Keys of the Zodiac,
So that they sank to the depths of the soul,
Such spun Heaven to frozen voids
That the ambiance shivered with an Age of snow

And I unthroned bore fists of rage
My mind alone wandered the grave
And to the most unholy shades,
Drew my gaze - depraved

Pits of sable flame,
Stars from the orphic skies of Valhalla,
Oh brave and maimed,
Why must my Lord abandon my shoulder?

Tearing the Skies New Horizons at Dusk

Sorrow, mournful in the mists
Reaps scarlet wakes at Dawn,
Like longed for lips she'd come to kiss
Sung love a wrongful song

Pale me in deaths shroud unearthly indeed
For my rivers run red for the fruits of a Queen
Lost in distant dominions that no man hath seen,
This Barsteward earth knows none of she]]> Fri, 17 Oct 2008 18:00:10 -0500 http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Poetry-t26135.html Live Chat http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Live-Chat-t25989.html I guess thats the story of my life.]]> Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:04:36 -0500 http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Live-Chat-t25989.html <![CDATA[Brainwave Entrainment Cd's]]> http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Brainwave-Entrainment-Cd-s-t25986.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 22:31:04 -0500 http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Brainwave-Entrainment-Cd-s-t25986.html Paying Bills http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Paying-Bills-t25979.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 17:14:08 -0500 http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Paying-Bills-t25979.html Pets! :) http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Pets-t25974.html

So, i've been trying to find something lately that'll help me be a little more happier in my life. I always heard my friends talking about how much they love their pets, (cats/dogs/fish) so, i figured id give the popular route to love a try. so, i recently bought myself a little puppy, and im pleased to say.....

PETS REALLY DO MAKE YOU HAPPIER!!!!

i wish i would have known this earlier, but (yes i still have those dreaded sad and gloomy days) when i feel sad, i just go and hug my dog, talk her for a walk, play fetch with her, the fun and love is endless! so, just in case any of you out there were like me, and needed something to love and help you feel better, (if you can) try your best to adopt or get a pet! cats are more cuddly than dogs, but just as fun too :) well, hopefully thisll help someone out there!

]]> Sun, 12 Oct 2008 12:34:41 -0500 http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Pets-t25974.html Scared But Excited http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Scared-Excited-t25919.html ]]> Fri, 10 Oct 2008 08:17:32 -0500 http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Scared-Excited-t25919.html Submerged http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Submerged-t25908.html I am so disconnected from my body
above it, swirling like a quavering leaf
My mind has gone blank
the color and vividity of fall seems lost
I am so unable to speak
am so unable to speak
so unable to speak
unable to speak
to speak
speak...
[/font]]]> Thu, 09 Oct 2008 17:28:29 -0500 http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Submerged-t25908.html Music http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Music-t25893.html
Black- Pearl Jam
Nothingman- Pearl Jam
Nutshell- Alice in Chains
Down in a hole- Alice in Chains
River Of Deceit- Mad Season
Broken- Seether w/ Amy Lee
Ephiphany- Staind
Schizophrenic Conversations (live)- Staind
Outside- Staind
Hurt- Nine inch Nails
Anna Begins- Counting Crows
Not Ready to make Nice- Dixie Chicks
Simple Man- Lynyrd Skynyrd
Tuesdays Gone- Lynyrd Skynyrd
Hard Sun- Eddie Vedder
Running On Faith- Eric Clapton
Dig- Incubus
Angel- Jimi Hendrix
Shadow of the Day- Linkin Park
She Will Be loved- Maroon 5
Nothing Else Matters- Metallica
Drift and Die- Puddle Of Mudd
Breaking the Girl- Red Hot Chili Peppers
Shade- Silverchair
Say Hello to Heaven- Temple of the Dog
Creep- Stone Temple Pilots
Letting the cable sleep- Bush
Love Song- 311
Any of Tom Petty’s Songs

Some songs I listen to when I'm chillin in bed thinkin about.......life.

Landslide- Fleetwood Mac
Crystal- Fleetwood Mac
Dreams- Fleetwood Mac
Silver Springs- Fleetwood Mac
Storms- Fleetwood Mac
Leather and Lace- Stevie Nicks
Ready For Love- Bad Company
Sail Away- David Gray
Take it to the limit- The Eagles
After the thrill is gone- The Eagles
Iris- Goo Goo Dools
You Move Me- Garth Brooks
Going to California- Led Zeppelin
The Battle Of evermore- Led Zeppelin
Fire and Rain- James Taylor
Tangled up in you- Staind
Fill Me Up (live)- Staind

]]> Thu, 09 Oct 2008 01:13:00 -0500 http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Music-t25893.html Edward Hopper Artist And His Painting Nighthawks http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Edward-Hopper-Artist-Painting-Nighthaw-t25886.html
In response to ther threads i have posted I really feel like the guy at the bar and the guy at the bar with the woman are plotting against me. alonng with the bar man having some connection to the other punters who are all plottinmg against me.

I also wouldn't feel like befreinding any old person at bar because they could be anything from a priest to a serial murderer or bvonnie and clyde.

knowing my luck they would be scum bags who were out to pray on the weak and vulnreable like myself!!!!!!

]]> Wed, 08 Oct 2008 19:06:58 -0500 http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Edward-Hopper-Artist-Painting-Nighthaw-t25886.html <![CDATA[I Haven't Smoked In Two Days!!?!??!]]> http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Haven-t-Smoked-Days-t25878.html
I've been a smoker on and on for 11 years. I started when I was 12.

When did you guys start smoking?]]> Wed, 08 Oct 2008 16:14:24 -0500 http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Haven-t-Smoked-Days-t25878.html Feeling Happier Today.... http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Feeling-Happier-Today-t25871.html
I woke up this morning less anxious and its lasted all day. I'm not so paranoid about what everyone says to me, I'm not convinced my wife is having an affair.

I've even been able to concentrate more in work and get things done.

Been on Celexa now for about 5-6 weeks so I'm hoping this is whats done it for me !!!!! :-)]]> Wed, 08 Oct 2008 09:09:11 -0500 http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Feeling-Happier-Today-t25871.html Holloween Anyone http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Holloween-t25868.html Everyone ready to let kids get hyper off candy and all that junk food.

Well I guess since I wrote this I should start it. I'm not sure what I want to be but I do know it has to be sexy so I can tease my guy friend (we like each other). We are going to take Aiden out this year it will be his first Holloween he's going to be a pumpkin but my friend believes I'm dressing Aiden up as a fairy or a girl cause thats what I keep telling my friend. My friend says if I keep talking like that and letting Aiden watch girly shows then I'm corrupting the boy

I laugh at my friend and say Aiden looks so preety in his princess hat and star wand. I don't have to worry about candy cause mom buys it all and she buys a lot. And Aiden's not old enough to have candy I mean gosh I don't mind dressing up as a girl but to let my 2month old have candy thats upserd

HAPPY HOLLOWEEN

Veronica]]> Wed, 08 Oct 2008 06:34:31 -0500 http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Holloween-t25868.html I Want To Share The One Bright Star In My Life With You http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Share-Bright-Star-Life-t25861.html I decide yesterday that I need to share my little story to you all. I have trouble with alot of people in this world. I am constantly saddened by the way we treat each other and animals. I love my family dont get me wrong and i enjoy my job very much . Recently i was at a local pet shop and a man offered me 2 kittens , only 2 weeks old, he couldnt keep them he said and was going to throw them out. now keep in mind i am a mother of three and a full time teacher , i have 5 dogs 1 cat and a gagle of other animals. i get no sleep i have chronic pain and depression, so as you can tell this is the last thing i needed. but how could i say no? how could this man be so cruel? so i took them home. day one i was so worried that they wouldnt make it.. i looked all this information up on the internet and got started, they needed to be kept warm, fed formula with a bottle . held,burped oh ya and stimulated to go the bathroom, so i took on the role of mother cat, they wouldnt latch on to the bottle so we used an eye dropper. i was so worried they were not geting enough food, the poor things are constantly looking for a mother, they need to suckle. so i had to take them to work with me they eat every 4 hours.they were ok. the next saturday i went looking for a kitten pacifier, i found a new bottle that had a thinner and longer nipple . they love it so now they are eating really good and peeing, but still no pooh , i am freaking out ! these kittens need to pooh , by the way the are grey tiger striped and the boy is Malifecent and the girl is Nala, she has white paws . she is also smaller. i got them new blankets and a bed to stay warm. i am in love i look forward to seeing them evry day and just feel good about doing what i am doing, well sunday was a complete day of excitement !!!! you have to understand that i have returned back to cutting, this has goten my mind off of it. so that is a good thing ! at first I felt like a loser but then i thought to myself why should i feel like a loser i have kept them alive i have assumed the job of mother cat ! so back to my excitement ! they poooped ! yep ! that was my excitement ! the kittens pooped ! even in the litter box .. and now they are walking and climbing !i am so excited to see their growth ! we are keeping them till they are 8 weeks old, i have a friend who would like one and we just might keep one we will see. remember i have3 children . but iam trying to lookat it in a positve way ! Tue, 07 Oct 2008 20:23:52 -0500 http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Share-Bright-Star-Life-t25861.html Ssdi And Mdd http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Ssdi-Mdd-t25819.html
i was curious for those who have been through this process, i applied for ssdi shortly after i was hospitalized 2 weeks for attempted suicide by taking 130+ pills of ativan, effexor and buspar (i believe i got out late july, and immediately applied for state and ssdi) i have been depressed for about 12 years, basically since i was a freshman in high school, i am now 26 and i never knew one could get benefits for having a mental illness, i never even thought i had an illness until approximately 1 year and 4 days ago when my mom forced me to see a phsycatrist, i remember how long its been because i lost my job at the beginning of october.
i was first diagnosed with clinical depression, but that was from an a**Ho** physciatrist who only wanted money and to dish out drugs, i have since been diagnosed as having major depressive disorder, and i dont recall listing social and generalized anxiety on my application but i do suffer from severe anxiety, especially around crowds.
im supposed to have a phsycological exam tomorrow requested by social security, i was basically wondering with what i have been through, in your opinion do you think i would win my case for disability?
i dont have much documented history of my illness, except for within the last year, but like i said ive been depressed for a very long time and no meds have worked for me so far and i FULLY believe that i will try to kill myself again, but with more certainty...
i have noticed that my depression has progressed badly as i keep getting older
ok im going to stop typing now, hopefully youve read through the whole post and can offer some insight, thanks]]> Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:21:06 -0500 http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Ssdi-Mdd-t25819.html What Are You Grateful For? http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Grateful-For-t25798.html
Sometimes it helps me in my depression to list what I'm grateful for. It helps remind me that my life doesn't entirely suck. Also, I think gratitude is a great way of taking me out of my sadness and detachment.

I am grateful:

- that i left the house today even though all i wanted to do was sleep
- that i've started working again after 2 years (even if it's only a couple hours a week)
- that my close friends have been so understanding and supportive lately
]]> Mon, 06 Oct 2008 01:33:54 -0500 http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Grateful-For-t25798.html <![CDATA[What's Your Favorite Movie When You're Down?]]> http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/What-s-Favorite-Movie-You-re-Down-t25795.html Sun, 05 Oct 2008 22:59:22 -0500 http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/What-s-Favorite-Movie-You-re-Down-t25795.html Have You Ever Gotten Layed Off From Work. http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Layed-Work-t25609.html All I do is cry when I'm at home. I don't even want to get out of bed any more. That job was my life!
Know body knows that I cant work a 2 or 3 shift I have a kid and its only me to take care of her. I am never going to find a day job with no weekends.
I feel better when I'm looking for a job online but now its the same thing every day. I'm so down in the dumps.

]]> Mon, 29 Sep 2008 18:03:01 -0500 http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Layed-Work-t25609.html Tattoo Ideas??? http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Tattoo-Ideas-t25580.html Sun, 28 Sep 2008 20:57:09 -0500 http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Tattoo-Ideas-t25580.html Describe Your Feelings With Song Lyrics http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Describe-Feelings-Song-Lyrics-t25577.html
Help! I need somebody,
Help! Not just anybody,
Help! You know I need someone,
Help!

When I was younger, so much younger than today,
I never needed anybody’s help in any way,
But now these days are gone and I’m not so self assured,
Now I find I’ve changed my mind I’ve opened up the doors.

Help me if you can, I’m feeling down,
And I do appreciate you being around,
Help me get my feet back on the ground,
Won’t you please please help me?

And now my life has changed in oh so many ways,
My independence seems to vanish in the haze,
But every now and then I feel so insecure,
I know that I just need you like I’ve never done before.

Help me if you can, I’m feeling down,
And I do appreciate you being around,
Help me get my feet back on the ground,
Won’t you please please help me?

When I was younger, so much younger than today,
I never needed anybody’s help in any way,
But now these days are gone and I’m not so self assured,
Now I find I’ve changed my mind I’ve opened up the doors.

Help me if you can, I’m feeling down,
And I do appreciate you being around,
Help me get my feet back on the ground,
Won’t you please please help me?
Help me. Help me.

Hope this thread isn't inappropriate in any way.]]> Sun, 28 Sep 2008 18:20:02 -0500 http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Describe-Feelings-Song-Lyrics-t25577.html The Wall Street Meltdown http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Wall-Street-Meltdown-t25574.html I can barely look at the news anymore. A very long and bitter election season has everyone on edge already, and now we have a financial meltdown. The more I hear about it, the more angry I become. The economy ebbs and flows naturally, and we deal with it. But this crisis has been inflicted upon us by greedy and reckless corporations, who are now being bailed out by us, the taxpayers. So I get to watch my investments tank as we speak, and I also get to foot the bill for this $700 BILLION bailout, added to the tens of billions already spent to shore things up. In all, we're talking more than a TRILLION dollars of taxpayer money to not even fix, but ease, this crisis.

I realize we need this bailout. Obviously, if nothing is done, the consequences will be more severe. And I realize that there is a theoretical chance that the government will make this money back, although I have serious doubts about that one. In any case, the necessity of this bailout doesn't make me any less furious about the whole situation. When times are good, the corporations make obscene profits. When times are bad, the burden is hoisted onto the people's shoulders. Where's my dividend?!?!?

Is anyone else having a hard time with this? I'd like to hear your thoughts. Please remember to keep party politics out of it, though. This is a non-partisan issue that's affecting all Americans, and rippling out into the entire world.]]> Sun, 28 Sep 2008 13:55:15 -0500 http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Wall-Street-Meltdown-t25574.html Blog? http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Blog-t25568.html Sun, 28 Sep 2008 10:13:11 -0500 http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Blog-t25568.html <![CDATA[Sorry I Haven't Really Been About Lately]]> http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Haven-t-t25555.html Hey EveryOne,sorry i haven't been about lately,been going thru something's,and RT has had a hold of me too. Just wanted to say Hello to You All,and You have been in my thoughts. I am also up in MSN alot as well..

I've been dealing with a major blow,a G/F of mine lost Her Battle with "Terminal Cancer" the 1st of Aug. She lived up in Canada,i believe i wrote about Her in one of my threads here. It's been pretty devestating to me,as Her and i were More then Just Friends,but i know She isn't suffering anymore. I'll try to be on here more again....

You All]]> Sat, 27 Sep 2008 18:04:20 -0500 http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Haven-t-t25555.html 3 Questions http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/3-Questions-t25530.html

1. What surprised me today?

2. What touched me today?

3. What inspired me today?]]> Fri, 26 Sep 2008 19:12:45 -0500 http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/3-Questions-t25530.html Public Acknowledgements Of DF Members http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Public-Acknowledgements-DF-Members-t25465.html
Personally, the responses that I have received from Sheepwoman, Isabeau, and others have been extremely helpful. Going through the Russian roulette (sp?) of meds has been very trying, and talking to those that have gone through it has been very helpful and encouraging. Thanks to Trace82 for putting all my misguided topics in the right place

. I would also like to truly thank lambvet for responding to my PM

. I greatly appreciate the info you shared with me. Also (of course) many thanks to Lindsay for setting up this wonderful website

!

If anyone has helped you that you feel deserved some special recognition, please let them know here. It always feels good to know you are making a difference.]]> Wed, 24 Sep 2008 10:44:18 -0500 http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Public-Acknowledgements-DF-Members-t25465.html How Do You Post A Picture!?!?! http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Post-Picture-t25452.html I have a really good picture, but its on a website....i saved it to my desktop, but dont know how to get it onto my post!....anyone know how, i couldnt find out how anywhere? Tue, 23 Sep 2008 19:53:40 -0500 http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Post-Picture-t25452.html <![CDATA[I'm Going To Be MIA]]> http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/I-m-MIA-t25428.html Hi everyone, sorry I haven't posted again since last Tuesday night. I was at a hospital having an operation on Wednesday which was meant to have a day but turned out overnight stay. While I stayed in the following day which was Thursday and they up'ed my pain relief and when I got out of bed I feel over and broke my right ankle. So I had to go to another hospital for the operation which didn't happen till Sunday. I have a plate and pin in my ankle now. They want me to rest for 8 weeks and since I don't have a laptop I won't be able to post for the next 8 weeks. So I'm going to be MIA.]]> Tue, 23 Sep 2008 00:31:24 -0500 http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/I-m-MIA-t25428.html Meditation Anybody????? http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Meditation-Anybody-t25417.html So, all I read was the cool things that people can do, mess with their dreams, out of body experiences, etc. What I did not completely get is how to meditate. I know that palms up means you are trying to open up to the world or something, and palms down means you want to try and fix an internal problem. I know it has something to do with breathing and such. Does anyone have any experience in meditating, have any advice, info, stories? That would be great, looking forward to it.

Blaine]]> Mon, 22 Sep 2008 16:48:59 -0500 http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Meditation-Anybody-t25417.html Feeling Confused http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Feeling-Confused-t25328.html
I think there should be a "natural remedies" section on the site. I mean, there is over 6 forums alone designated to specific medications, why not just one on natural stuff? Anyway, Ive been through 5 unsuccessful medications myself, and am now seeing a naturopathic doctor to help me naturally, but have some questions and i just don't know where to ask them

So, sorry again if i posted this in the wrong section, but any help on this would be great!]]> Fri, 19 Sep 2008 09:58:06 -0500 http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Feeling-Confused-t25328.html Somebody Play The Geography Game With Me http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Play-Geography-Game-t25301.html No, I'm not kidding, I'm totally hooked. ]]> Wed, 17 Sep 2008 21:04:15 -0500 http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Play-Geography-Game-t25301.html What Was The Best Thing To Happen To You Today? http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Happen-Today-t25284.html
I will get started!

The best thing to happen to me today was that I got a job interview lined up at a really great company, so I'm excited for that! Let's all cross our fingers that I make it through the whole horrendous interview process! :P

Nealy]]> Wed, 17 Sep 2008 02:54:29 -0500 http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Happen-Today-t25284.html <![CDATA[Yay! I'm Still Here.]]> http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Yay-I-m-Here-t25255.html I'm doing well, and I miss talking to you guys. I'm hoping things will slow down a bit so I can get back on here.

Dante~]]> Tue, 16 Sep 2008 03:08:57 -0500 http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Yay-I-m-Here-t25255.html Just Added My Pic To My Profile http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Added-Pic-Profile-t25235.html
So come on everyone else !!!!!]]> Mon, 15 Sep 2008 08:44:47 -0500 http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Added-Pic-Profile-t25235.html Paralympics http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Paralympics-t25211.html
Their grit and determination are so inspiring to me. They must get discouraged sometimes, they must fail sometimes and yet they keep training. The talent didn't just fall in their laps, they've worked very hard for what they have. It really makes me feel I can overcome too, and if I keep my eye on what it is I really want to do, I can get there.

Even with a couple of million dubious brain synapses!]]> Sun, 14 Sep 2008 02:28:01 -0500 http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Paralympics-t25211.html What Kind Of Job Do U Have http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Kind-Job-t25188.html