Depression

Case in point: we've never really interacted much but your phallic pics have given me a really good laugh a few times.

 

Hit a hotel and take a carry out round seans now?

 

I don't know if this is the case with others, but a lot of my black moods stem from diet and exercise. I haven't been eating well lately at all, and haven't really exercised over the last six months. I've been seriously depressed before, it led to a complete collapse in my life, so I've been prowling around like a mad man lately, knowing full well that I've got to fight this.

I have a good appetite, I just don't like food. Weird, huh?And I need that push to get outside and move. It really holds me back. I've taken to making myself smoothies, as I'm more of a liquids/drinker guy, which helps a fair bit. Dark weather at this time of the year does not help, either.

Moving somewhere nicer has helped, but I still have this weird sense I'm going to run into people and it'll be awkward. I've recently got a new job, though, so that helps, and sticking with school full-time is helping give me purpose, as well.

 

Wait until you see the Christmas version.

 

Eating right helps, exercise helps, being around people you love helps, being around sunlight helps, not being around Dubs helps :icon_mrgreen:.

I actually think procrastination is a real killer in the area of psychology/mental illness. If you've something to do, get it done. The time you spend not doing it is horrible.

At least if you're not going to do it now, pick out a time you will do it so you can actually enjoy the time you're spending not doing the work.

 

Great post

 

Slaw, I think you have the potential to be a proper philosopher. So wise for such a young man. You remind me of myself at your age!

 

Cheers mate

Haha I don't know about that but thanks :icon_mrgreen:

 

Some great posts from you in here young man, well done

While i've never had full blown depression i do suffer from anxiety, stress and a few other problems resulting from PTSD/childhood issues.
Some of your advice is spot on - although self diagnosis is fine i would still recommend for anyone to go see a doctor.
They can put you in touch with the right people who can help fix you up top. And if things are going * up they have the proper training or expertise to help.

It's a massive weight off your shoulders when someone can confirm that what you are experiencing is x, y & z and yes they can help you cope and teach you how to cope.

 

Right ok then.
Some good advice on here from folk, hopefully it will help.

You are right, only a sanctimonious * would assume what a poster was meaning.

 

Can't agree more with that mate

 

Good luck Sean with the job & everything.
Great the wife & weans are there for you

You are selling yourself short with the bolded part mate,coz
you usually have plenty to say about a lot of things & usually
very intelligently, just let yourself go with workmates etc.

Not everyone is trying to * you over.

& It must really * you off when posters change their username:icon_mrgreen:

 

100%. He's one of the most interesting posters on here in my opinion and I don't just mean when talking about Celtic.

 

Slaw, I really underestimate young people sometimes. Some great posts.

 

Any time I feel down I just push it aside and try and not think about it I know it's something I shouldn't do especially when I'm very supportive of people getting mental help ( I think it's a horrible culture that makes things like this tabbo because everyone suffers from it one way or an other) I just feel that works best for me

 

Also it may not be depression.

Dont be too quick to label yourself.


Some people think depression is something that can be pushed aside,when really it is much deeper and adarker place than that.

 

Since I've joined this forum you've always seemed a very intelligent poster Sean, It's best if you go to see a doctor if you're feeling this way as the longer you wait the worse you will feel, and you'll be all the better for it, If you ever need to talk about anything there is a lot of people on this forum who care and will listen to what you have to say

 

Sean, I can only reiterate what others are saying, you come across as a top lad and I know you will beat this.

The most important thing is to remember depression and anxiety is a temporary state, it will get easier and better.

I know this might come across as a bit "cheesy" and total USA, but I think this Tony Robbins seminar is an excellent strategy for helping yourself overcome black moods.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SC91IC4mSxE

 

I can relate to this post actually. I had social anxiety as a teenager and still do to an extent but I've improved on what I was like in recent years, so I know what it's like to struggle with social situations. I used to get so uncomfortable with people that I'd walk up to the door of a party and then turn around because I couldn't face it :smiley-laughing002:

I have a group of friends that I see occasionally but I'm not going to lie, I'm still quite happy in my own company. I do struggle with meeting people though.I'm still young so I'm not all that bothered about relationships at the moment, but sometimes I wonder exactly how I'm going to go about meeting someone. I probably spend more time talking to the Xbox guys from here than I do my proper friends.

I've never felt depressed though. I think you should just talk to a doctor about it. No harm in trying at least.

 

This sounds very like me tbh, I love my own company and will just shut others out for ages.

Have always been awkward in social situations especially that involves large groups were I just tend to hide away in the back round. I mean during secondary I had a circle of friends but only really spoke to them in school and not much else. Only went out with them to parties once or twice at the end of my final years in secondary school too. For most of my life I only had one friend who I'd even bother hanging around with regularly until the beginning of last year. Once I started uni I was forced into more social situations and I just made I choice in my mind that I just going to try harder to force myself into situations I'd find uncomfortable.

Wouldn't say I was depressed either just extremely socially awkward, very shy and had very low self-esteem. I'm definitely a lot better in the last 12-15 months or so. I still like to be on my own a lot of the time but I've also developed new friendships were I can be myself around people and not have to worry and as a result has made me more comfortable when meeting new people too.