SERIOUSLY: What do y'all do when you're depressed?
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i havent been depressed in at least 3 or 4 years. Its one of the most self-absorbed mental states one can achieve. When you aren't focused on yourself, its hard to be/remain depressed. Even laying around recoving from surgery, I'm sure you could focus on someone else, do something for someone else. I don't want to push this as some do-good, karmic type of solution. I just don't think people were design to "look out for #1". Doing so just magnifies all the bad and painful stuff.
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bail on the Lakers... that is a start 
Seriously though, that is a bummer. I broke up with my gf after a few years together and the time apart was brutal. I (sort of) know how you are feeling
In my darkest times I searched out things that were above and beyond what can be seen... that is, the spiritual slant on life. Whether you roll into a Budhhist Monastery for an hour or pick up the New Testament and read about the life of Christ or check out the Baggavadghita (sp?).
Life is bigger than we know. And tapping into the void might bring some solace to both your current predicament and life as a whole
For whatever it is worth I will send up a prayer for you. Stay positive bro
Seriously though, that is a bummer. I broke up with my gf after a few years together and the time apart was brutal. I (sort of) know how you are feeling
In my darkest times I searched out things that were above and beyond what can be seen... that is, the spiritual slant on life. Whether you roll into a Budhhist Monastery for an hour or pick up the New Testament and read about the life of Christ or check out the Baggavadghita (sp?).
Life is bigger than we know. And tapping into the void might bring some solace to both your current predicament and life as a whole
For whatever it is worth I will send up a prayer for you. Stay positive bro
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I always think that there are people out there in worst situations then me and that life is too short and valuable to waste. It is easier said then done, especially when **** is happening to you. I kinda understand your relationship issue, I’m on shaky grounds with my fiancé of one year and gf for seven right now. But then, you got to have the bad things in life to really appreciate the great things. One thing that helped me was reading a book by the Dalai Lama…I think it’s called “The art of happiness – Handbook of living”. Best of luck David.
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you dont need the g/f
suby owners deserve more than a g/f. they deserve 10. owning a suby just puts us in another league that most women cant hang with. seriously relationships are overrated. read stuff on this website www.nomarriage.com and you will feel a lot better about your situation.
as for the hernia... smoke a bowl and u will feel a whole lot better :banana: visit the pot doc yo
as for the hernia... smoke a bowl and u will feel a whole lot better :banana: visit the pot doc yo
Well keep posting on this board for one thing ,you are not alone as long as you still got the suby thats what we are here for.And go out and buy yourself something nice for the car, your place whatever thats an easy way to lift your spirits.
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I've been skateboading for 7+ years and still enjoy it, great way to exercise and get excess aggression off but recovering from surgery don't go and pick that up. But I would still say the gym or maybe other physical activities will help. Try and help others in need who could really use a hand. Also some self exploration in whatever way you feel fit. I'm currently reading a book: What Should I Do With My Life? by Po Bronson. (May or may not have anything to do w/ your situation) I decided to read it because after I finish up this semester @ community college I really do not know what I'm gonna do... probably transfer to another college but I just can't set myself on one interest I want to pursue.
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i went through something like that recently. i found that the best thing i could do is remind myself that i was breathing on my own and walking on my own two feet. all you can do is take life one day at a time. finding a new friend is a good way to go. actually charlie was who saved me when i came home after my broken engagement around christmas time. find a pal who's down to chill whenever you need someone to talk to. just know that everything is only a matter of time. you will heal... you just have to wait it out. you can PM me if you have any questions on how i dealt with it.
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Originally Posted by whitt
i went through something like that recently. i found that the best thing i could do is remind myself that i was breathing on my own and walking on my own two feet. all you can do is take life one day at a time. finding a new friend is a good way to go. actually charlie was who saved me when i came home after my broken engagement around christmas time. find a pal who's down to chill whenever you need someone to talk to. just know that everything is only a matter of time. you will heal... you just have to wait it out. you can PM me if you have any questions on how i dealt with it.
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whoops!! i didnt realize that i was posting under dan's name! duh. his computer...his logon. anyway... you're welcome to PM me under MY screen name on i-club; Staar
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Originally Posted by mmboost
i havent been depressed in at least 3 or 4 years. Its one of the most self-absorbed mental states one can achieve. When you aren't focused on yourself, its hard to be/remain depressed. Even laying around recoving from surgery, I'm sure you could focus on someone else, do something for someone else. I don't want to push this as some do-good, karmic type of solution. I just don't think people were design to "look out for #1". Doing so just magnifies all the bad and painful stuff.
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After becoming more familiar with the condition (have acquaintances that have had/are going through treatment for it), I have learned that in many cases, depression isn't something one can just "snap out of" on his/her own at will. To attribute the condition to being selfish and simplistically characterize it as a "self-absorbed mental state" or "looking out for #1" is, to put it mildly, inaccurate.
Last edited by CLsmooth71; Aug 16, 2004 at 03:35 PM.
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I didn't read all the posts, but keep yourself busy...seriously. Go to the gym, do something that you've always wanted to do but couldnt for some reason or another...or do what i did...travel! if you have the means to do so.
Just don't get stuck by yourself staring at the wall..that'll drive ya nuts.
Just don't get stuck by yourself staring at the wall..that'll drive ya nuts.
