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Jul 15 2007
Dealing with the dirty "D" word...
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25th of Jul, 2007
tea depression can really be detrimental not only mentally but physically. I've seen people have back and chest pains due to the fact they are stressing so much.
26th of Jul, 2007
Depression is a very serious illness and should not be taken lightly. It's also very treatable so help is out there.
26th of Jul, 2007
Thanks for the article!! Will pass it along as needed...
28th of Jul, 2007
thats a scary word.
29th of Jul, 2007
Depression is a serious matter but it is not just a chemical thing. Human beings are spiritual in nature with a whole range of feelings and emotions. Some depression is good and natural but when it is over developed within a person yes something is wrong. Medicine doesn't have all the answers. There are reasons people are depressed and usually a significant episode/s have lead to that feeling state. Exploring the root of our problems is essential in better mental health. Taking a drug is not the solution to internal damage and there are many avenues professionally and and self help programs that deal with the person and just hand out a pill (although temporarily it may be a benefit to some). So as to not just treat the symptoms and not look for the real problems affecting people and seeking resolution and freedom rather than being dependent on medication to resolve our inner conflicts with life,people, places and things that disturb us. Make since?
30th of Jul, 2007
If you think you're suffering from depression or any serious disease, please seek professional help. Don't take advice from people on the internet - especially the ones who don't know the difference between since and sense. That would just be sense-less!
30th of Jul, 2007
thank god, there is treatment out there.
30th of Jul, 2007
Thanks for advising to seek professional help. Natural Health Practioners also can help
30th of Jul, 2007
i think everybody in their own way has a little depression.
1st of Aug, 2007
This is a very informative articel. While I may not be depressed (now), I certainly recognize the warning signs in friends and family. Not only is it important to gently tell the person to seek help, it should also be stressed to them that they are loved, needed, and wanted. I hope if there is someone out here on the boards feeling that way, they should seek help or talk to friends. It will make them see that things are not as bad as they seem.
3rd of Aug, 2007
Everyone gets depress so it is up to the person to get over it or get help.
5th of Aug, 2007
It is easy to say and/or give all the advice you want if you haven't been in the situation. I suffer from depression, and believe me if it was something I could just get over, I would. For me, I didn't know at first it was depression, at first I just didn't have energy, gained weight, had trouble sleeping, my body ached, etc. So I went to a doctor and he told me I was suffering from depression. This is not having a bad day,week,month. It is a total feeling of hopelessness, and it does require medication in some cases. I do believe b/c so many people view depression as an excuse instead of an illness, it is why some people hesitate to get help.
9th of Aug, 2007
its hard just to get over, you need professional help.
10th of Aug, 2007
there has been people i know that were lost to this disease.
12th of Aug, 2007
Very good advice Coco.
15th of Aug, 2007
i cant believe there isnt more comments on here.
22nd of Aug, 2007
Depression is a big subject that I know first hand knowledge about. Medication helps mask the problem but doesn't solve it. Some people get depressed for many reasons. For instance the changes to this site. The yes, no, maybe part can set one up for a bout with depression. How you might ask? Well the rejection factor. I get so afraid of being rejected that it's hard for me to see pass the no's or even maybe's. When I was here before I received a lot more flirts and messages, and now hardly anything. I try to stay optimistic, but it's hard to do. I'm not a hard person to look at. I have a heart of gold, but ppl only want the skin deep women and don't want to find a good God fearing woman who, if they took the time to get to know, would make 1 great man happy. but some not all men won't get to the core of this heart because i'm not in the right package. I could be optimistic and say your loss, but who am I kidding.
29th of Aug, 2007
Wow...such a sad comment. That's why we can't say it enough. Olease seek professional help. Maybe if you talk about it, you can find out the root of the problem. I wish you well in your quest to get healthy mentally and physically.
30th of Aug, 2007
Hello if this site is making you so unhappy maybe you should try something else. Start working out to make yourself feel better about you and build your confidence, or go back to school and get another degree. There's more to life out there than finding a man.
31st of Aug, 2007
I can't believe there aren't more comments on here either...
4th of Sep, 2007
High Five Fala! Thanks for making us remember that sometimes we need to take care of our bodies, and that will make us feel better about ourselves. At any rate, it certainly will boost your confidence!
11th of Sep, 2007
i agree coco, it was a great article.
12th of Sep, 2007
thank god there is help out there!!!
2nd of Apr, 2008
It's different for different people. I know some who have experienced loss or tragedy who have become depressed and in my view, that's to be expected. There are a LOT of people who seem to have everything going for them and every reason to be happy (great family, great friends, accomplishing their goals, religious, successful, etc). These people experience devastating depression and are sometimes successful in hiding it. I can think of two people off the top of my head who committed suicide yet some of their closest friends never knew anything was wrong.
For a lot of people with recurring major depression, it's likely genetic and/or chemical. There's a great deal of stigma still and it's really unfortunate that so many suffer needlessly.
6th of Apr, 2008
My ex-wife battled depression for our entire marriage. It was a pretty miserable way to have a relationship, especially when she would not seek the help she needed. The threats of suicide were the worst to me. Sadly, at the time, I did not realize that people who threaten it don't intend to actually do it.
Depression is real for sure, but one needs to take steps to treat this condition.
tea depression can really be detrimental not only mentally but physically. I've seen people have back and chest pains due to the fact they are stressing so much.