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Overcoming Depression

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by bbbaron 1/16/2013

written by bbbaron

I am waking up every day not wanting to do anything but sleep. I push myself to do the things I need to do. I remember learning that the key to overcoming depression is to keep on with your routines. I don’t really agree. There is this hollowness that comes with each day, I smile, I laugh, I behave kindly, I turn the other cheek, I maintain composure, I stifle and stifle…

And I feel dead. I come home to my flat and lay down. Sometimes, I’ll watch a show or read. Sometimes, I’ll spend a few minutes sharing pleasantries with a “friend”. Sometimes, I might […]

1/16/2013 3 comments

READ! understand depression and know healthier options

by searching for hope 12/19/2012

written by searching for hope

Depression/suicidal topics seem to be a taboo maybe worldwide. So there’s a lot of people that don’t understand the difference between temporary sadness and depression. Depression is considered a disorder that should requiere professional help. Sadness may lead to depression so it should be a serious matter as well. But let’s be serious now depression is when it lasts longer than two weeks. Some ppl can come out of it easily by solving their situation that is making them depressed. Don’t rely on good things happening to you for happiness bc that is temporary happiness. Materialistic happiness is also temporary. So how do you find […]

12/19/2012 0 comment

Highs and Lows

by whytry 11/9/2012

written by whytry

There are times when I feel like a normal person. I’m happy at work, home and out with my friends. I feel like I’m an attractive young 25 year old girl (as long as I stay away from the mirror). And I’m truly happy. Proud of myself for overcoming my depression and thoughts of fading away. I’m high above despair and I feel normal. Not like a superhero, just a normal functioning person.

And then I’m reminded of how little I matter. How wrong I am. How much of a disappointment I am. How inadequate I am. I begin to hear the silence again. And the […]

11/9/2012 1 comment

it’s not the end of the world

by tphg 2/9/2012

written by tphg

Too many of us simply forget that our little problems won’t result in the end of the world.

Whether you were touched or neglected as a child, dumped in extraordinary fashion as a teen, or had the weight of life crush the very breath from you as an adult won’t have a direct impact on anything as a whole.

More of us need to realize this, I think, because then confronting the issue should be a bit easier. Be more free to try new approaches to your various problems, have the courage to speak up and say what’s on your mind. Have the strength to keep […]

2/9/2012 2 comments