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^ I agree. However I know that without my meds I turn into a whole different person. So I know i'll take them for the rest of my life. And im okay with that.
I also agree with you when it comes to people who have'nt been there. Everyone seems to have an opinion.
Rebgirl: :)
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Originally Posted by rebgirl420
When you say "a whole different person" I'm assuming by that you mean a person you don't like or want to be..is that right? And the meds help with that? That's EXACTLY true for me as well. And I'm ok with taking them as long is I need to as well (if that's forever then suits me fine) because I NEVER want to live the way I did before again. :thumbsup:
Weedhound: :)
Yeah thats exactly what I mean. Without my meds I get violent and my thoughts race and I begin to resort back to my old "comfort" feelings. Like my old columbine obsession or whatever.
So if meds keep those thoughts away then i'm just fine.
Everyone does have an opinion. And I'm sorry if I offended you by sharing mine since I've never been "depressed".
But let me tell you, this whole "happy go lucky" act is just because I'm bored and high.
I hurt too. I think everyone does. Of course, there are people that for whatever reason need medicine for depression. I guess that would be a certain condition and not normal depression. But I know a lot of people that have been through hell and back and aren't depressed. So that leads me to believe that if it isn't an illness that the person has, they can overcome it. What strikes me as silly is that you get offended when people are just trying to lend words of encouragement. I get calls all the time from friends that are just "depressed" and then the ones that are severely depressed. One that's an orphan and is alone in this country. Another one that's 39 and just lost his 18 year old son. they all come to me because they know I will try my hardest to make them feel better. They don't see my "lucky" life and think "oh, he's too happy to help me". That's ridiculous.
Everyone hurts and everyone needs a helping hand sometimes. I just wanted to add a little entry to what I thought was a great thread. I'm sorry if I offended anyone since I'm not "depressed" enough.
I'm trying to think of what would make me that depressed... maybe the death of my grandmother. but because death is permanent.
and I'm sitting here making me out to be this free-loving hippy when I cry and feel tired sometimes too. but like I said, it passes. yea, maybe i've been "lucky" since I have most of my family. but you think "lucky" people don't feel hopeless at times?
I don't know. I'm glad that people find the will to live through medication but I think you NEED to have it in you to stay "pscyhologically healthy". If not, I wonder about the persons character and strength.
again, I'm sorry if i offended you. I can honestly say I only want the best for everyone.
Spoken Word, of course you do. You have a very kind heart....its quite obvious. If I led you to believe that your post was offensive then I COMPLETELY APOLOGIZE.....seriously.
It struck me that you had more knowledge about depression than alot of people...your statement about "knowing" there is a difference is what caught my eye because I find that to be very true. Like Rebgirl said.....a completely different person and one that you really don't feel you have any control over....and its YOU!
I COMPLETLEY agree with you about how you choose to view things making a difference in life. Yes, say i'm feeling very depressed. I can buy into that pity pot or I can tell myself that I need to do something to help myself STOP being this way whether or not I actually FEEL i'm worth at that time or not. That is MY responsibility and while I know I fall short of it often it doesn't change the fact that it IS up to me.
Letting depressed people know you are there for them as you do Spoken Word is HUGE. The isolating feeling can be so overwhelming that someone reaching through that fog and just making contact is a really BIG deal and can go a long way in keeping folks balanced. Being an ear and just listening to people is a wonderful thing. :thumbsup:
This thread helped me.
Thanks - :)
I would strongly recommend reading material by Eckhart Tolle if you are interested in going beyond the limits of the human mind.
I am happy to say that I know I am a human animal, I know my humanity and I acknowledge my animal side. I have a life or death mentality and I believe in the thrill of the ride, life can be steered and you are the helmsman of your own vessel.
What others think of me doesn't matter, I will listen to opinions and may learn from them but the choice of wether to believe others or not is ultimately mine. I have done so much and been so many places , the things I have seen have given me perspective on myself and make me realise I am what I am. I like me.
We all have the capability to do great good but at the same time we all have capacity for great evil , it's said that man was created in Gods image ,,,I don't believe this but I do believe man created God in his image because we are the true creators and destroyers.
You are never what others percieve you to be, but you are what you think you are, belief in yourself is a very important quality and lack of it is a great drawback.
I have always found that it doesn't matter if I succeed or fail , all that matters is that I can say I did my best , we all have talents and finding our true talent makes a big difference to how we see ourselves.
Acceptance of yourself and your good and bad points is the most important thing (IMO) once you take an honest look at yourself and recognise your strengths and weaknesses you can then improve on what you wish to and that is the first step to being happy with yourself.