please recommend a self help book, therapy, drug...

staceyv · 01-20-2005, 04:41 PM

hey, you're from that russian website, aren't you? Your name is WOW there...I remember you.
I really don't like to be depressed, nor am I even sure that I am depressed....
I don't think anyone really wants to feel depressed, but I guess if you feel down enough long enough, it just starts to come naturally.
My life is one friggin roller coaster after another and maybe my whole problem is that my nervous system is just SHOT. There's also a thing called adrenal gland weakness, which can happen when you're under constant stress, as in waitressing!
So, justme, I'd like you to know that my husband and I are doing really well. He's a good guy who sometimes lacks common sense, but he does learn when he makes mistakes and we haven't had any problems since last year. We're happy together

perth · 01-20-2005, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by staceyv

So, justme, I'd like you to know that my husband and I are doing really well. He's a good guy who sometimes lacks common sense, but he does learn when he makes mistakes and we haven't had any problems since last year. We're happy together

That's really good to hear. Congratulations to both of you for working it all out.

I don't think it's accurate to say a person "likes" to be depressed. But looking back, I can see how I was somehow "addicted" to it. I don't think I could explain why, but for a long time I felt as though I wasn't myself if I wasn't depressed about something. It sucks, I know (at least to a point) how you feel, and I really hope you do figure out what you need to get through it.

dar512 · 01-20-2005, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by perth

...I felt as though I wasn't myself if I wasn't depressed about something....

Years ago I read an article about that phenomenon somewhere. Your body/mind starts to recognize anything long-term as 'normal' and it works at keeping things 'normal'. So if you've been depressed for a long time, that becomes 'normal' for you and the body works to keep things that way.

justme · 01-20-2005, 04:56 PM

Yes,it'she

It's so great to hear you're happy with your husband. Not quiet happy with your life.

You pay too much attention to your depression, I think. At least, it looks like.
What's about an idea to concentrate on the positive way a little bit better?

justme · 01-20-2005, 05:06 PM

"I don't think it's accurate to say a person "likes" to be depressed."

Neither do I.

It was more likely an expression than statement.
I wanted to say the way stacey's talking about depression, how she's trying to deal with that is not all she can do. It's not enough just to stady that or just to talk about that. Sometimes it's better to wake up in sunny morning take a deep breath and push a bit of depression out. It works in any weather by the way

01-20-2005, 04:56 PM	#4
justme Belt Conveyor Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: USA Posts: 66	Yes,it'she It's so great to hear you're happy with your husband. Not quiet happy with your life. You pay too much attention to your depression, I think. At least, it looks like. What's about an idea to concentrate on the positive way a little bit better? Last edited by justme; 01-20-2005 at 05:07 PM.

01-20-2005, 04:41 PM	#1
staceyv Lecturer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Ohio Posts: 927	hey, you're from that russian website, aren't you? Your name is WOW there...I remember you. I really don't like to be depressed, nor am I even sure that I am depressed.... I don't think anyone really wants to feel depressed, but I guess if you feel down enough long enough, it just starts to come naturally. My life is one friggin roller coaster after another and maybe my whole problem is that my nervous system is just SHOT. There's also a thing called adrenal gland weakness, which can happen when you're under constant stress, as in waitressing! So, justme, I'd like you to know that my husband and I are doing really well. He's a good guy who sometimes lacks common sense, but he does learn when he makes mistakes and we haven't had any problems since last year. We're happy together

01-20-2005, 05:06 PM	#5
justme Belt Conveyor Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: USA Posts: 66	"I don't think it's accurate to say a person "likes" to be depressed." Neither do I. It was more likely an expression than statement. I wanted to say the way stacey's talking about depression, how she's trying to deal with that is not all she can do. It's not enough just to stady that or just to talk about that. Sometimes it's better to wake up in sunny morning take a deep breath and push a bit of depression out. It works in any weather by the way

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