The reality of depression - Decoded Magazine

[nelinho]

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it's only depression when it impacts on other people I have been told.

[DIDI]

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^^ That made me think .

[floridaorange]

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Looking for a little relevance are we ??

Tell ya what - ignore my posts - and I'll keep ignoring yours

[DIDI]

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You can do whatever you like, as will I

[audrey_w]

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Tell ya what - ignore my posts - and I'll keep ignoring yours

Claiming to be ignoring someone while quoting them is a good one, well done.

[KiwiTollway]

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As someone who has been very depressed on 2 separate occasions spanning several years each time. I can say with 100% certainty, you can overcome it, it is possible, and life is beautiful once you do.

My depression consisted of suicidal thoughts, extreme loneliness, never leaving bed or the couch, and not talking to anyone for days. It also consisted of dr.'s and multiple kinds of prescription meds.

I have not had meds for depression in almost 10 years, and I see life as a blessing, almost every day. I know many people here probably wonder how. So if that's you, feel free to pm me. I'll just get trolled if I go on about it here.

I wish you didn't worry about getting trolled on, but I get it. It is important to talk about & write about depression for anyone who doesn't really know what they might be experiencing and the kind of help that's available.

In regards to RW being "severely depressed" they say, & even his personal assistant knew, why then was was he left alone that night in a large home full of people who loved him? If you want to check out of life, there's probably no way to really stop you, but to leave a severely depressed person alone for a night is definitely something to be learned from in this case. He was a master at hiding behind his personality and people knew that too.

Being unable to make any good/rational decisions for yourself (i.e., feeling rather indifferent about yourself even in the small things like "should I get up & move around?" "what do I want to eat?") I believe is a significant sign of depression. When I was in the throes of it, I remember I couldn't answer a simple question if it required any kind of decision, even the simplest decisions. I felt stuck between yes and no in every way. Every question posed to me (internally or from others) felt like a boulder weighing me down.

Glad you're feeling better FL and for so many years. Giving hope to others is what it's all about.

[Illuminate]

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Claiming to be ignoring someone while quoting them is a good one, well done.

[DIDI]

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In regards to RW being "severely depressed" they say, & even his personal assistant knew, why then was was he left alone that night in a large home full of people who loved him? If you want to check out of life, there's probably no way to really stop you, but to leave a severely depressed person alone for a night is definitely something to be learned from in this case. He was a master at hiding behind his personality and people knew that too.

You are blaming people that don't deserved to be blamed. How would they feel if they read this ??

There doesn't always have to be blame.

[KiwiTollway]

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^^ I asked a question I felt worthy of questioning for learning purposes. You are implying blame, not me. In my book, someone known to be "severely depressed" needs to be on suicide watch or at least not left alone for the night if married.

If society is going to learn from these experiences, these questions need asked. If you disagree, you disagree. Like I said, if someone really wants to commit suicide ("check out"), they will find a way no matter what, nothing anyone can do.

Suicide always begs the question "What could we (who were close to him/her) have done?" because most strive to learn. I'm suggesting a "severely depressed" person be hospitalized or at the very least, watched. His family is being tormented enough; I have no intention of tormenting them Didi.

[DIDI]

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^^^How very, very disingenuous . How can you honestly believe that anyone of those people there wouldn't believe you were casting blame. ??? And you are doing it again here !!! That is the one question that should never be asked of those left behind !! Because it is the question that does torment those left behind at a time when they shouldn't be tormented. And the most useless question because it can never ever have an answer. For learning purposes ??? I can't believe you don't understand this.!! Please stop !!

Btw that quote of Robin's you are using as a sig is a symptom of his illness not a truth.

[KiwiTollway]

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If one person is SAVED because of a question asked, I say ask it!!!!!

You can differ in your opinion, of course. The rest of us are here to live, survive & save those who suffer from depression and are still here. Robin Williams IS at peace now.

Talk about disingenuous because that's how YOU see things, not me. That's you, look in the mirror before you go pointing your figure at me or anyone.

Let them have peace DIDI. YOU stop!!

[KiwiTollway]

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Tell ya what (Didi)- ignore my posts - and I'll keep ignoring yours

That goes for me too Didi! Ignore my posts & I'll gladly ignore yours.

[DIDI]

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An once again it is all about you . I am looking outward. As usual you are looking inward. You did not stop for one moment to consider those people, what if your one question causes someone enough agony to want to follow their loved one ??? And his name is Robin Williams not RW .

[KiwiTollway]

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Take your misplaced anger and do something good with it. Directing it at me isn't appropriate since I'm someone who has suffered severe depression and survived, though that probably disappoints you as much as my posts. Direct your anger in healthy/useful ways, please. Do everyone that favor.

[DIDI]

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All about you again . You really can't help it can you ??

I am angry though, that anyone could be quite that self obsessed that they didn't understand, that they couldn't take just a little time to think about very vulnerable people.