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Originally Posted by RJ78
Hi Patoman,
What you're describing as your anticipation of the onset of depression is one of my major depressive symptoms - once I start to slip a wee little bit, my mind goes into overdrive about going to the darkest place ever. It can be really tough.
1- Have you spoken with a therapist or physician about your symptoms? If not, I think it could help, my new meds are pretty great for me. I can focus on work and get suff done and stop obsessing about things I have no control over (like seasons).
2- Have you ever considered getting some summer skis. I just did a search online and found images of people skiing all over cities with skis with blades on them. I know it's not flying through the air, but it'll keep you in shape. Also, I saw images of people using those skis to compete in slalom events.
3- When you don't have friends, the best thing to do is try to make some. And the easiest way to make friends is to take up an activity or something so that you can meet people who have similar interests.
RJ
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Hey thanks for this,
to answer the questions,
1- I am seeing a psychiatrist and therapist for bipolar and psychosis. Lots of meds and treatments, but nothing that has worked yet.
2- I would do this, but again, I have no money to afford anything this summer, and sadly those type of skis arent quite made for tricks, which is the sole reason I ski. I'm going to try and do a marathon this summer, but as of right now, I have zero motivation for it.
3- The reason I dont have friends is because I'm very picky about who I talk to and trust. I refuse to talk to anyone who isnt interested in skiing since it seems that its all I ever talk about and therefore it drives everyone else insane. Its difficult to find people with the amount of passion I have for anything. I guess you could say its more of an obsession/addiction. If I find people who have similar interests, Ill be sure to hold onto them well. Only problem is I live in Indiana which is the flattest place in the world. Finding ski enthusiasts here is like finding a needle in a haystack. A really freakin big haystack.