I have been depressed before and I believe I am suffering from depression due to me being depressed everyday. Every time I get depressed or so, it's either because my parents are being jerks like the usually are or I feel like I'm alone. It even leads me to cut my arm. So have you guys have been depressed before? If so, why is that? If not, have you at least helped someone who has depression or who was depressed one time?

I am often depressed or annoyed on weekends, mainly because I end up listening to my brother and sister argue and create chaos, and then I somehow get blamed either for not doing anything about it, or for trying to stop it. Aside from that, I am really just tired of the humdrum schedule in my life. Everyday seems to drag by ever so slowly. All I really want to do now is get into college and start living my own life and make my own decisions.

Even though depression is a terrible thing, I don't think you should resort to cutting yourself.  There are plenty of better ways to deal with your anger/depression, you can exercise, run/jog or listen to music (something I do quite often). I also find that I am more happy when I am around positive, funny people because they really raise my spirits. I definitely think you should try to set small goals for yourself which can be anything, and then try to forge bonds with positive people. As for your parents, if you haven't already, try talking to them and addressing the issue. They may not realize what they are doing is wrong believe it or not, so it might not be a bad idea to point it out to them. It would probably be a good idea to talk to them when they are in a good mood, that way they will have a more open mind about things. 


If all else fails and your parents don't make an effort to change their behavior, then try to just get away from home. Maybe go for walks, spend time with friends, or even join some after school activities. In the end, just know it isn't your fault and you shouldn't beat yourself up, even when everyone seems to turn their back on you, you always have yourself, and vizzed of course. 


Hopefully you can overcome your depression because I speak from experience when I say it is a terrible thing. I wish you the best of luck. 




 

I have been depressed before I was once rejected by a crush I had in school and I was pretty messed up after that but I was not depressed enough to cut myself. That is why person cutting yourself in not a good way to relive pain it's just causing physical pain so please don't cut yourself if not for yourself do it for me please :3

I've dealt with depression on and off for half my life. Three weeks ago I was the lowest I've been in a long while. I had a lot of stress about work and my home life and felt so hopeless. I wouldn't get out of bed and like you, I've cut my arms too to cope with the pain. I took a bunch of pills, fully intent on ending my life, but I couldn't find anymore pills to take. I ended up going to work and telling someone there. They set me up with a counselor and she's been a great help.

I never really thought about telling anyone what I was going through, until I realized that I was going to go through with the suicide attempt. It scared me. I also never realized how much better it would feel to talk about what was wrong. Now I know I have this support network that I can count on. I know there will times when I feel like that again, but I feel more hopeful about bouncing back and moving on.

I would definitely suggest talking to someone you trust about how you're feeling. Sometimes it can help just getting it out there, and getting it off your chest. You've got some good advice from someone else too. You can get through this.

I strongly recommend everybody either dealing depression themselves or having a loved one or a family member dealing with depression to check out this site. It really shows what it is like in a "fun" and insightful way and also comes with links where to get more info and help. Check it out. It gave me a few chuckles and a lot of insight too. And yes, it is an online comic about depression, made by a person who suffers from depression.

http://www.depressioncomix.com/

As for me, I have never been diagnosed with it. I am a happy camper you would not actually want to camp with, but some stuff there I can relate too.

I've never been diagnosed as depressive (I never seeked such an diagnosis anyway), but there were several down times in my life. Towards the end of high school, my lone-wolf life was catching up on me and I thought of suicide. I even wrote one or two death-related poems. Thankfully I recovered.

Back in college, I went into pure and applied science to please my father who, like too many people, has a math fetish. I DESPISE advanced maths as they (seemingly) serve no purpose outside physics, which I hate all the same. There came a point where I cried because I just couldn't understand those ?$)*&?) integrals. I changed to social sciences and my overall average went from 72 percent to 86 percent.

Finally, although it's not even remotely related to depression, separation from Honey has taken a toll on me. During nights and weekends when I'm alone in my crappy room, I do realize I AM alone. I hope this internship is my last one.


The only advise I can give: surround yourself with the right people. They will help you in times of need

I have been depressed a lot lately when I start thinking about whats going on around me like what's going on with my house stuff and school, and it sucks and when this happens I start feeling like I won't be able to get anything done. I do this maybe 2 or 3 times a week so it's pretty common but it only lasts for a small amount of time.

My state of mild depression is because of my current situation, I do not find work and I feel useless at home without being able to make my contribution, however I always look forward with the hope that tomorrow will be better, in your case I can only advise you to try to change behavior towards your parents, a kind of your inner renewal, you have to prove upper and assert your right, always in the best and no fights, i've been there many years ago and i can not find an easy condition life, you're in good spirits the first thing.

i think everyone has been depressed at some time or another. just don't let it get to you.

I have been facing quite a lot of depression here and there since 2004, mostly because of real life situations, which has caused my grades in school to decline rapidly, and my interest into things as well took a nosedive, and I haven't really recovered from this since and it's been 11 years, although it has showed some kind of improvements since then.

So, with that said, I am still in a depression, but I have manage to push that aside and move on with my life.

I have to admit that for most of my life from age 16 on I have been depressed.  I will say I did not get the right treatments until this passed year.  All other doctors I have gone to have pushed pills on me and never addressed the real problems I have.  Recently though I got the right primary care doctor who found a day time clinic for people with my sever depression and anxiety disorder.  I now have my own place and am on the way to getting a job and going back to school.  I've also made real friends that I previously found impossible to do.   I say keep searching for the right help.  If you don't feel comfortable talking to family or friends ask your doctor because they can't say anything to anyone if you don't  want them to!

I suffered a severe depression back in 2008-09. The problem was what eventually would become a part of me: a chronic disease. You know, feeling pain everyday with no one able to tell you what causes it or how can you solve it is a hell of a experience. After I was finally diagnosed, it was much easier to cope with, as now I know what I'm fighting against.

I'm not depressed anymore, I could say because I cannot afford being depressed, or else my disease will get over me and probably kill me. Of course, every time my treatment is changed I have a moment of depression, feeling like the battle is over. But my battle doesn't last one day, it will last as long as my heart keeps beating, so I keep going on.

Yes I have been depressed almost my entire life. Growing up it was really hard I eventually went on some medication though and it has kept my depression stable. Sometimes I still do get depressed but it's not for long. I have been through a lot in my life more than I can even begin to describe. It's been hard to do certain things that I wanted to do in the past because of my depression. Now that I'm happy I am trying everything within my power to keep moving forward and in a positive light.

Unfortunately, there was a point in my life that I had depression and had suicidal thoughts... It was back when I was in High School. I had to move to a new school and I never really fit in with anyone there. I missed home so much and I wasn't able to get over having to leave all my friends behind. I got help and new medication and eventually, my depression went away. That whole year was the worst moment of my life, but I've come a long way since then, and now I feel much better about myself and my life.

The only time that I ever really get depressed is when my pro shop is very slow...not doing hardly any business, I mean. However, with the shop being slow sometimes, it does urge me to go out and try to bring someone new in the shop and purchase something. But if I try my hardest and still can't start up any business, it just gets me more depressed. And now, I just heard that the bowling alley that my shop is in is closing their doors at the end of the month to do some renovations...but they're planning to open back up next January. I was having such a good year so far. It really is unfortunate that its happening.

But whenever I'm depressed, I do have a cure that works most of the time. I just simply go to the alley and practice bowling. The feeling of just demolishing all 10 pins really does make me feel better.

I was diagnosed with clinical depression when I was 12 years old. I'm 27 now and I still fight with it on a constant basis. I've been off and on of antidepressants for years, mostly off because every last one I've tried made me hate myself even more under the false HAPPY. 

There really doesn't have to be a 'reason' for depression. A lot of times there simply isn't one, and it can make you feel worse because you don't know why you're depressed, like you need a physical reason for it. A lot of the time it's your brain saying "hey, I'm out of whack again." and there's not really an issue in your life to cause it. It's just as much a physical problem as a mental one, and can be a weird combination of both at the same time.

I can't speak for anyone else, but little things I've found to help can be just as simple as watching something on youtube that makes me laugh. If the first video I pick doesn't do it, I keep going until I find one that does. I'll force myself to do something I usually enjoy, and keep going. Eventually I get enjoyment out of it again and I feel a little better. I'll look for things to snap against my wrist, like rubber bands, when I feel the urge to cut, so I don't leave scars. I've found that looking at my scars will make me spiral down again, so I try really hard to not make new ones to add to them.  I'll listen to music that I love that has an upbeat sound to it. No Evanescence or Breaking Benjamin until I can smile without it feeling like it takes all I've got just to do that much. If the weather and my body permits, I'll go outside, even if it's just to the back porch, and just breathe for a little while. Listen to the outside sounds, close my eyes, and breathe in the clean air. Doesn't even matter if it's sunny (and actually, I prefer it when it's not so I don't get sun poisoning), just that I am outside and listening. 

I'll also pray. I don't know who here is religious, but I am a Christian and sometimes when I'm really down, just sitting and talking with God for a while helps. I'll ramble on for hours, about anything and everything, asking Him every once in a while to help me get hold of myself. Sometimes I'll cry. But I always feel better, even if only a little, after I've poured my heart out. 

...and friends help. Someone who can give you a hug, even if it's only over Skype or even here, helps. My friends helped get me out of thinking about committing suicide a few weeks ago, as a matter of fact. Don't underestimate the power of people who truly love you. Write a reminder to yourself, whether on physical paper or in a note on your computer, that these people love you even when you're down and ugly, otherwise they wouldn't try so hard to keep you here with them and in one whole piece. READ IT. Read it constantly. Read it even when you feel great, so that it is ingrained in your mind and heart, so you can find it a bit easier to believe when nothing seems worth it. 

...aaaaand I have rambled on enough, I think. But if you need someone to talk to when you're down, PM me. I'll be glad to just listen, if nothing else. Whatever you need.

I was diagnosed with chronic depression years ago... so yeah, I think it's safe to say that I've been depressed before. I don't really like talking about it though. 

starwars293 : Yes, I'm often depressed. Either because people bully me, stress, or when my parents are against me. It depends on the situation.

Like other people who replied to this thread, I get depressed often. In fact, my friends and family say that I seem much more depressed than I used to be. I guess it's just stupid teenage hormones and emotions that I'm getting used to, so, eh.

My friend is depressed.  What I would do if I was depressed,  is exercise a lot, listen to music and tell a friend. I hope this helps dude.