Depression Understood Forums

Hi Searching Freedom, In all honesty, what does “great” even feel like? I couldn’t possibly rate how I feel in terms of “good”, “great”, “fantastic”, etc. In reality, my mood is dynamic throughout the day. But I always give thanks to Jehovah God on my forest runs. I thank him for a beautiful day bec...

Yeah I noticed the same thing. I was checking the post: "lonely old man" to read other people's comments and suggestions. I'm pretty sure I have read that post and commented on it a while back--only my comment was not there. Perhaps I didn't comment on that post after all (even though I sw...

Searching Freedom, Those suggestions were VERY good. Thank you for sharing them. You certainly are a creative person, from writing your prose to finding ways to cope with your anxiety. Those suggestions were both creative and practical. I'm sure many people are going to find value in them. I like th...

Hi Ms.Sheep, Hmm… I wonder if the medication you are taking is causing or contributing to memory loss? All drugs have side-effects, and some drugs can affect both short-and long-term memory. Depression itself can also affect our memory, as you mentioned. I'm not entirely sure, but I would imagine th...

Yes, it does indeed feel like a black hole, doesn’t it? Although, in my situation, I had already been swallowed by a deep, black hole that was so deep and dark that I thought was impossible to get out of it, let alone know what it was like to not even be in a black hole. I did not even know what it ...

Hi Ms.Sheep, I am sorry you are going through so much at the moment, especially with all the added stress of school. I used to have anxiety so severe that it took me several hours to muster up the courage to leave the house. I couldn’t even go the letterbox because the anxiety was that bad. Over tim...

Wonderwoman97, I guess while you are looking out for your friend, your mom is looking out for her daughter. It is lovely that your mother cares so much about you, just as you do your friend. I hope you don’t feel too discouraged, though. You are being an amazing friend to him. I do think it is impor...

Hi Searching Freedom, How are you today? Have you written any more wonderful prose lately? When you do, please share them. Your prose will give people hope and remind them that they are not alone. I find writing therapeutic, too. One of the things I used to do to cope with depression was write poetr...

Hi Wonderwoman97, Thank you for sharing. I enjoy learning more about you and your friend and the experiences you are both going through. Life is, after all, a journey that has both good and bad experiences. It's just so tragic that depression can rob us of many wonderful experiences in life. There d...

Hi karolanne, I hope that things have improved for you, even if just a little. I find your situation very touching and relatable. Well done for initiating a small social gathering. I found it excruciatingly difficult to do this when I was living with depression. I felt much the same way with the sui...

Hi cfinbn28, Perhaps just mediate on it. Think it through (but don’t OVERthink it). I do that in my own life when I need to resolve issues. Try to look at the situation more objectively rather than emotionally. Might be time to put your hard hat on and do a little digging (not too deep otherwise you...

Hi Sma1377, Is there family that can help you, at least financially for a while so you can focus on your well-being and get the emotional support that you need. I wish I could find the words to take away your pain and despair, but know that you will be in my thoughts and my prayers. So long as you k...

Hi Dan, Thank you for sharing your story—it isn’t always easy because, on the one hand it feels good to get it out, but on the other it forces us to confront the things that are hurting us. It is a heartbreaking story. Although I can’t speak for anyone else, I’m sure most of us currently experiencin...

Hi kenopam,

Thank you for taking the time to share this. If it has worked for you then it is bound to work for many other people, hopefully with lasting results.

Hi Wonderwoman97, I have been thinking about and praying for you and your friend. How is he feeling? Have you had a chance to talk to him? Yes, continue to give him God’s love. At the end of the day, no medicine, treament, or solution will ever completely solve the world’s problems, illnesses, and h...