I'm sorry I am so late to this thread, but I'll help all I can, for me, when I am depressed some things that helps ease my nerves is a lot lik what you've just done. I usually talk to someone on the forums or on skype, you need to vent whatever problems you have that could be causing this depression. Tell someone about it and get it off your chest. Do you know WHAT is causing you to feel down? Because if you do then you need to tell someone about it. If you DON'T know what is causing it (Happens to me a lot as well) then it's probably some form of stress. You should take a break from your activities sit down and relax. Listen to some quiet music (Classical of soft orchestral works for me) Then once you've had a break, carry on with what you've done. If none of this works, then maybe you just feel a bit lonely or left out. The only cure for that is. Love and kindness from your friends And I heard you say that you didn't have THAT many friends to confide in. Well I want to tell you that you sir are an amazing person, you came and asked for help instead of letting the depression get to you and overcome you, that is a sign of strength! You should be proud of that achievement! The next step is to overcome it, hopefully this and the above posts will work for you Don't give in. Keep telling yourself that you are better, can and WILL beat this depression, We all know you can do it Lost Brony Don't give up *hugs*
I can't stress enough how much the people here have helped me. I never really had support like this, and no offense, but I don't expect it from people who've never even heard of me. I'm sure my position in life isn't nearly as bad as most, but it's been rough all the same. To have a place where I can find people who would be willing to sit there and listen . . . I could almost cry. I thank all of you for you're help, from the bottom of my heart.
My depression nullifies the brighter spectrum of my feelings. As one friend put it, depression is simply the opposite of being in a good mood. Depression doesn't necessarily mean you're sad. I describe myself feeling "jaded" with everything at once. For the more medicinal side of depression, I have little experience with anti-depressants. I'd consult a doctor for that. I have taken Fluoxetine (Prozac) to try it, but it did absolutely nothing for me. My brother has taken Zoloft, but he didn't like the way he felt while on it. Each medication probably has drastically different effects between people.
As has been said, when I get down, I turn to my friends and ask their help. Sometimes I Skype them. Sometimes I post in the GCT, usualy making me feel better because people show they care when I do that. This is the reason I love you, Xan. This right here.
How I deal with depression? Sitting it out, keep doing stuff and not giving in to apathy. And if possible, keep reminding myself that I've felt that way before and have always managed to overcome it, coming out a little stronger in the end. Goodluck bro. I know it's hard to remember the good things to life and yourself when you're down like that, but just keep going and try not to worry.
