Lifes not worth living for

[reitz]

BlueScreenVW,

I mean that engaging in one's normal activities can help to an extent, but you are correct in stating that a person who is already deep down will have great difficulty. Unfortunately, if a person is already considering suicide as a way out, he is probably too far into it to be able to partake in those activities. Depression is a terrible downward spiral, and as it gets worse, the situations it causes only feed the depression.

I don't believe that anyone should wait until they are willing to take antidepressants. My unwillingness to begin taking the drugs came within a hair of ending my life.

Mrfrog840 (and anyone else interested),

Check here for another topic dealing with the subject. I am that anonymous poster; since then, I have learned to overcome the social stigma of depression and other mental illnesses. When I wrote that initial post, I truly believed that I had beaten my illness; it wasn't until Paxil helped my regain my former life that I realized how far gone I still was. Only recently did I remember that good weather, interesting shows on TV, an engaging activity, or simply being with people who care about you can actually put a person into a good mood. Depression is a devastating illness; it amazes me every day how much it was able to destroy my memories of how enjoyable life can really be.

 

[BlueScreenVW]

reitz: That's exactly what I meant - that you shouldn't wait to start taking medication. The problem is just that so many people never go to the doctor. They might be afraid of the side effects, for example. Or feel ashamed for their not being well (especially when there's no easily identified reason not to feel good in their life). Or they are simply not aware of the extreme effiency of modern antidepressive drugs (compared to most other chemicals we give to people against different diseases). And so on...

All in all, I agree almost wholeheartedly with your first post. Still, I wouldn't be as strict as to say that it never can get better by, say, trying to engage in activities. The human mind is very complex, and in the case of genuine depression it seems that in many cases any activity that breaks the "bad circles" might be good.

 

[jacobnero6918]

Jump Jump Jump Jump

 

[typersakimoto]

smoke some doja and be happy and content......and high

 

[jacobnero6918]

I'm sorry that was terrible insenitive of me. I do have a answer for you though....BEER.

Nothing like a depressant to perk you right up. To alcohol the cause of and solution to all of life's problems. Well it may not cure depression but at least the girls will look prettier!


Things to live for:

1. Internet porn
2. faster broadband connection
3. Internet porn on a faster broadband connection
4. beer
5. beer while surfing the internet watching porn
6. Is 6 even required ?

 

[ahandinthebush]

life is a struggle. personally, no matter how hard i try being an amiable person, i seriuosly doubt anyone would really care if i died or dissapeared one day. granted, there are always ups and downs in life, but by and large we are all just trying to live throught the life endorsed by our parents imo. yet suiciding is not an option, i have more self-respect than that and cant imagine craeting such a grief for my parents. am i a pessimist?

just realized what i really want probably is respect from others. i dont wanna be remembered as a prick who couldnt handle his life so had to put himself out of his own misery...

 

[Azraele]

Here's something to try. Make a list of all the good things in life, no matter how small. You MUST think of at least one. Seeing the good aspect of life written down can show you that life is indeed, worth living, though it is a struggle. There are good times and bad, but recongizing that there is bad is what makes the good all the more worthwhile. Getting an A on a test is an acomplishment, hanging out with friends, enjoying the sun on your face and the wind in your hair. You have no idea what's in store for you further down the road, college (which is hugely rewarding, though hard work,) untold stories and adventures. Stick around to see what they may be.

You asked about seeking help. Tell someone how you feel, the school counselor, you parents, your friends, but tell someone. There is help available, you just have to seek it. Your parents need to know about this too. They will help support you through all this, and may even have some stories of their own to share with you. A lot of what help is is talking through your problems. If you'd like a stranger to lend an ear, pm me, and I'll be more than happy to try and help in any way possible.

 

[Mrfrog840]

First off,Thank You Everyone
You have given me boundless ideas to help Perk up my life. Most of you have been more than helpful and i appreciate you.
Then there are the other ones that werent so helpful. Again, thank you for your help, support, and overall you guys caring. I'll post sooner or later and tell you how its going. This wont be the last you will see of me (and i mean that to be good)

 

[HansHurt]

Try Paxil, Zoloft or Xanax

 

[HansHurt]

In addition to seeing a compotent Behavioural Psychologist....and I am not being sarcastic.