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Old Apr 26, 2004, 01:30 AM
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i cant decide if im depressed or not. ive always been the 'glass-half-empty' kind of guy, but lately it seems like someone poked a hole in the bottom of my glass and slowly but surely the water is going to be completely gone. i live by the motto 'take it easy' because my family life has been less than ideal, and its the only way i can stay sane. its just too much stress otherwise. but i notice that many things take a hit, not always significant, but almost always noticeable, like schoolwork. i really have no drive or desire to excell. i do have an enjoyable time when i am out of my house and out with friends, but that only seems to fuel the fire because when i inevitably return home, i am left to reflect alone, whether it be in front of my computer or alone in my room, and the only thing that really keeps my mind off of my current plights is playing guitar. i do want to emphasize that this is not a suicidal post. i dont have any desire to die. im sure that will come on its own, i dont need to help it come any sooner, its just that i really have no overwhelming desire to "live". i just kind of exist. which is enough for me i guess, but its unsatisfying to say the least.

well, this is the first time ive really ever talked about this in any sort of detail, and i guess i answered my question. i just dont know what to do. i dont really want to talk to my parents, i feel like a constant disappointment. especially to my father. i know he loves me, and we have an awesome relationship, and he says hes not disappointed at all, but i certainly feel like one. my mother is here, but shes not at the same time. we dont get along at all, and not so long ago shes said "our relationship [is] over". i guess im just asking 'what do i do?'. i feel like a child in a strangers house who cant find the light switch. i apologize for the length, but i cant really vent to anyone.

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Old Apr 26, 2004, 10:43 AM
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Hi, welcome to the forums, I thank you for saring that. You say you do not feel comfortable discussing this with your parents. If you do not feel that you are able to discuss this with them, do you have a guidance counselor at school that you think you could talk to about this and help you talk to your parents as for as options go, and if you feel that you would like to get some kind of help from a Therapist, or someone to help you with these feelings and emotions.
If you like to write, perhaps you could write a letter to your parents explaing how you are feeling. I hope you continue to post and let us know how you are doing.

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Old Apr 26, 2004, 11:01 AM
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Hi and welcome back to the fourms..
I see it has been a long time since you last came to vist us..

I do hope you stay arond longer this time, and I do hope you also try to get the help you need..

Have you tried to talk to yoru parnts about this deperssion you have been in for almost a full year now..
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Old Apr 26, 2004, 11:37 PM
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I can remember having those feelings when I was at home and in school, I dont know what to tell you as to how can you tell, it sounds to me like depression or the early stages.I think if you have family doctor or even if you dont that you could ask to see a doctor and just explain to him or her what you've told us here. I am in no way an expert but seems like it can only help to talk about it, feel free to pm me and I will listen, and do my best to give you advice but my first peice of advice is to if you cant talk to your parents talk to a counciler at school or church. I dont know how your situation is so its hard for me to say but i think you should talk to someone. and I am very glad you shared your story somewhat here. its good for you and can only help. People care and they care alot about whats going on in your life.
Pm me if you need to and I can give you my email and we can talk all you want.

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Old Apr 27, 2004, 06:02 PM
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Common Signs of Depression
Depression is the most common mood disorder. A doctor will tell you that depression is a result of an imbalance of chemicals in the brain. This is why doctors prescribe chemically manufactured prescription drugs to reverse the imblance.

Irritability and a change in normal sleep patterns are also signs of depression. If you experience these symptoms over a prolonged period of time, you should consult a physician right away. Thoughts of suicide and death are severe repercussions of an untreated depression disorder.

There are many different forms of depression. The good news is that most forms of depression can be treated. From bipolar to postpartum disorders, depression is very a serious disease and should not be taken lightly. If you notice the symptoms of depression in yourself or someone close to you, schedule an appointment with a physician immediately.

Only your doctor can really diagnose you and treat you, if you do feel that this is a problem, and you feel that it is depression, go talk to your doctor, he/she will be able to treat it if that is the case.

I wish you the best of luck, Take care.

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Old May 02, 2004, 08:50 PM
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sorry i havent replied to anyone. my internet was down till yesterday.

im reluctant to talk to anyone about this because i want to think that its just middle-class american angst. the desire to want to break out of my mundane daily life, which isnt privileged but is by no means difficult, seems to be a fairly common feeling especially among young adults. im at the point now where i almost wish i would have a breakdown of some sort, just so i knew. the fence-sitting grows quite trite. meh, i just dont know right now. i feel like im wasting peoples time because my problems 'arent that bad', but i dont have anything to compare it to.

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Old May 02, 2004, 09:15 PM
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I don't think you are wasting people's time, delta. I have a habit of saying the same thing "My problems 'aren't that bad' but I don't know that you necessarily have to have terrible problems. Sometimes, depression hits for no apparent reason. And sometimes, it takes time to work out the causes, if there are any.

But if you have been feeling like this too long...weeks, months...don't keep sitting on that fence. Go see your doctor because you can feel better.

<font color=green>Once in a while it really hits people that they don't have to experience the world in the way they have been told to.</font color=green> --Alan Keightley

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