Depression

[MatthewScars]

I had depression for about a year around 3 years ago. It wasnt MDD, but was still pretty bad.

I pretty much just took stock of my life, what I didnt like, what I did like, and what I was thinking negitively about the most. After that I got determined to change it.

I did what I had to do to fix all/most/some of my troubles as best i could and eventually it worked. I still have anxiety attacks every few weeks. but all in all it went away. If you need more people to chill with, i live in astoria and am always lookin to hang out with new people.

PS: Dont turn to alcohol or smoking to feel better. It doesnt work. trust me

 

[ZANYMASTER]

I found out the hard way.It only makes it worst and I like my beer every now and then but need to cut it out once I feel better.Thanks Matt.

 

[Beautiful Disaster]

1. Like your therapist. If you are not getting something out of them, then find someone else. It's very important to find the right therapist that works good with you. I had tried a bunch and they did nothing for me until I found this amazing lady who helped me tremendously. I would be talking to her and I would actually say things and realize things all on my own without her TELLING me these things. That's the difference between a good therapist and one that's not right for you. I not only vented and talked about my issues, but left her office actually learning a thing or two about myself that she got me to discover all on my own.

You have to find someone that you find a connection with and sometimes it takes a while, so be patient. Then it works like magic, along with, positive thinking, and the right people in your life. I find that sometimes medication just covers up the problem. You need to really find an awesome therapist who is right for you and you will see a big difference. It's not an easy road, but happiness is right around the corner. Believe and you shall recieve.

2. Try and keep a positive outlook. I know it seems impossible at times, but I was the most negative person out there I think. The second I thought positive, that's when things slowly started to get better. It's not a fast fix, but it does work. For everything that happens in our lives good or bad, there are lessons that are learned.

3. Do not associate yourself with people who will bring you down. Surround yourself with people who hunger to be better and want to rise to a whole new level.

4. Smile and know you are not alone in the battle and always have friends who care and are there for you.

Feel free to reach out at any time

 

[ZANYMASTER]

Thanks April.To top things off,My Father in Law is in a grave condition in the hospital and worried sick about him.I pray for him to recover but deep inside I know it's near the end of the road for him.He's 89 and has been in bad shape for the last 3 or 4 years in and out of hospitals.We always want our loved ones to live forever but that's not being realistic.He's totally given up on life and I refuse to give up on him.I actually believe the power of prayer.

 

[Beautiful Disaster]

I just went through the same thing last week with a close friend of the family. He fell out of a tree last year while deer hunting and was paralized from the waist down. From that fall, he was in and out of the hospital with bed sores, cancer and then Mercer in his bone marrow. We watched a strong active man become a weak fragile man.

The doctors finally said that there was nothing left they could do for him and that he only had about two weeks to live. Two days later, he passed in his home but not without saying good bye to his family and friends. The day he came home, about 40-50 people showed up at his home to say good bye. He knew exactly what was happening. Everyone left and the following day he didn't know who anyone was and that night passed away.

I told the family that if you could pick a way to go, that would be it. He knew he was dying and came home to do it and got to say good bye to everyone and then pass painlessly and quitely.

Letting go of our loved ones is always the most hardest thing we could do, but at the same time it is the most unselfish and loving thing we can do for them. Letting them know that it's ok to move on to a better place and that we will be ok is the most unselfish thing we could do.

My prayers are with you and your family during this time.

 

[ZANYMASTER]

Thanks Again.