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Feb 21, 2007, 02:54 AM
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Okay, I've been depressed for years and severely depressed for a couple of weeks now. My best friend is mad at me for shunning myself away from the world and from the people that are just here to help me. I don't know what to feel about that. I mean I can't help it, I'm depressed. I know it's not right, but I can't exactly control it. I'm doing the best I can, at least I think I am...I just don't know what to do to make her not angry with me. Any advice?
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Feb 21, 2007, 05:11 AM
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DEAR THINKINGOUT LOUD,
I'm really sorry you feel so down and I'm so sorry your friend feels this way. the only thing i can think of is she or he has never suffered with depression before. it is really hard to understand if you've never suffered. However, the last thing you need is someone who is dealing with this in the wrong way. I can understand her not wanting you to shut yourself away, just try to explain how you are feeling, maybe ask her to read up on depression from info on here or the net. She may have a better understanding then and support you through. There ara lots of people on here suffering with different forms of depression, so glad you found this site, it really helps. please pm me any time if you'd like to talk,,or see you in chat. keep safe, take care, jinnyann(kerry)xx 
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#3
Feb 21, 2007, 09:24 AM
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ThinkingOutLoud, I don't have any advice to add. Jinnyann stated some good points in her post. All I can add is my understanding of how the depression hurts you. I hope you can find someone or something to help you in lessening your struggle with it.
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Feb 21, 2007, 09:50 AM
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Thinking, are you in any kind of therapy or seeing a doctor for meds for your depression? I think if you went to the doctor that might make both you and your friend feel better that you were doing what you could to help take care of you. Not all anger from a friend or loved one is "negative" or about us, sometimes the other person is just unhappy and frustrated themselves because they can't figure out a way to help us. If you have trouble getting to the doctor, maybe your friend can help you get there and you can talk a little bit with her and explain.
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#5
Feb 21, 2007, 03:21 PM
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I am sorry you are having these issues with your friend. I hope that you can resolve them in a good manner. Hang in there though! *hugs*
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Feb 21, 2007, 06:38 PM
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The thing is she has been depressed. She's also cut, and attempted suicide. I don't know what to do, I guess it's going to take a long talk to fix this....
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#7
Feb 21, 2007, 06:44 PM
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A long road...one that maybe the two of you could lend support to each other?
She's been there... I'm there now... Not doing the things you know you should be doing... I think we all know that getting out is one of the best things we can do. Also probably one of the hardest when you don't want to...
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#8
Feb 21, 2007, 08:46 PM
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I believe that if she is your friend & has suffered depression, she will understand what it is your going through right now!!!
She may just be trying to get you out of the house so that she can help you beat this thing, but she may not be going the right way about it. I'm sure deep down that she is trying to help you, rather than to hurt you! I think it would be beneficial for you & your friend to talk about how your feeling!! Maybe there is a happy medium the 2 of you can find that can help both of you. I hope you are feeling brighter soon!! Flinty ((((((((((HUGS)))))))))))))) |
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Feb 21, 2007, 08:48 PM
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I agree with what Perna and Flinty (well, really everyone) said
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Feb 24, 2007, 10:50 PM
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I definatly agree with whats already been said. She probably has never been through depression. I agree...it is hard to understand if you havent been through it before. You definatly need more friends than ever at this point. try to talk to her about that and how much you really need her support more than ever right now, and that you cannot control how you feel. hopefully, she'll understand. Hope my advice helps. contact me if you want. Im always here to help.
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Turn to me and have mercy on me, because I am lonely and hurting. My troubles have grown larger; free me from my problems- Psalm 25:16-17 
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#11
Feb 24, 2007, 11:23 PM
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Do you think your friend is saying she is mad at you in thinking that may be a way of getting you up and out of being by yourself?
I know that this isn't the way to go about it and she should realize that since she has been depressed in the past herself. When we get depressed, we don't want anyone around us as we don't have the energy to even try and be nice and pretend nothings wrong. Are you on any meds for depression? I am currently taking two different ones and they help me tremendously. I'm wishing you the best of luck and hope you feel better soon. Hugs, Boopers
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