Comments on: Depression is a funny thing sometimes http://dossy.org/2009/04/depression-is-a-funny-thing-sometimes/ Everything that comes out of Dossy, from the strange to the banal. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:30:11 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: dossyfan http://dossy.org/2009/04/depression-is-a-funny-thing-sometimes/comment-page-1/#comment-89506 dossyfan Mon, 04 May 2009 05:22:13 +0000 http://dossy.org/?p=751#comment-89506 dossy, in all seriousness, have you tried an occasional smoke of herb? i realize it's been stigmatized as a depressant, but when I need a boost I hit some herb-- and feel instantly better, relaxed, happy, even excited. that + running /exercise/ yoga helps sometimes. best of luck. thinking of ya. p.s. i agree with robin, if your dr. can't "classify" your pain, he certainly can't treat it - seek another! good luck. dossy, in all seriousness, have you tried an occasional smoke of herb? i realize it’s been stigmatized as a depressant, but when I need a boost I hit some herb– and feel instantly better, relaxed, happy, even excited. that + running /exercise/ yoga helps sometimes. best of luck. thinking of ya. p.s. i agree with robin, if your dr. can’t “classify” your pain, he certainly can’t treat it – seek another! good luck.

]]> By: @trendygoodnight http://dossy.org/2009/04/depression-is-a-funny-thing-sometimes/comment-page-1/#comment-86023 @trendygoodnight Fri, 17 Apr 2009 16:48:45 +0000 http://dossy.org/?p=751#comment-86023 Hi Dossy, what you describe sounds like what happens to me when there are about 10 sources of cigarette smoking coming into my apartment at the same time. When I was forced to writing a formal pleading as a prose I tried to describe the despair that was created from waking up smelling like a bowery bum, all my closes stenched with tobacco my suffering lungs filled with smoke and my heart tight. Their was response was what psychiatrists had I been too. The landlady that does nothing to cure writes in a letter to me that I am giving her a nervous breakdown from my complaints about the smoke. Nobody asks her about her need for a psychiatrist. I'm just saying is that maybe we don't need drugs, maybe we don't need psychiatrists, maybe we need people to quit smoking in the public areas of our building and in their apartments in an apartment complex? When the air is over a million small particles in our apartment and the filtrette lab test indicates nicotine should we be cowed by corrupt courts to go to a psychiatrist because we have feelings of despair? Hi Dossy, what you describe sounds like what happens to me when there are about 10 sources of cigarette smoking coming into my apartment at the same time. When I was forced to writing a formal pleading as a prose I tried to describe the despair that was created from waking up smelling like a bowery bum, all my closes stenched with tobacco my suffering lungs filled with smoke and my heart tight. Their was response was what psychiatrists had I been too. The landlady that does nothing to cure writes in a letter to me that I am giving her a nervous breakdown from my complaints about the smoke. Nobody asks her about her need for a psychiatrist. I’m just saying is that maybe we don’t need drugs, maybe we don’t need psychiatrists, maybe we need people to quit smoking in the public areas of our building and in their apartments in an apartment complex? When the air is over a million small particles in our apartment and the filtrette lab test indicates nicotine should we be cowed by corrupt courts to go to a psychiatrist because we have feelings of despair?

]]> By: wolfeeboy http://dossy.org/2009/04/depression-is-a-funny-thing-sometimes/comment-page-1/#comment-86021 wolfeeboy Fri, 17 Apr 2009 16:40:14 +0000 http://dossy.org/?p=751#comment-86021 What can I say? well, to start I've had depression lurking over my shoulders for longer than I care to remember, but I've always tried to keep it to myself in the main, basically because no one wants to hear it as I've found. I've written countless depressive 'odes', which pretty much scream 'help!', but no one really wants to face up to that shit with their friends, far easier for them to either, not mention it, or change the subject as quick as poss. At it's worst I fuckin' despise everything about myself, hate myself with a passion, yet with friends I'm the biggest act going, all happy go lucky bullshit. It's an up and down world, but no quack will ever make a bean out of me spilling my shit to them. I suppose what I'd like to get across to you is, it isn't always bad, there are good times, but you have to roll with the bad stuff and try your hardest to ride it out, because a bit like after a heavy weekend on the booze, when you feel 'clean' again, those moments of clarity are worth the wait, and make you appreciate that perhaps you feel better straight than hammered You have my sympathy, it's a struggle, but a worthwhile struggle What can I say?
well, to start I’ve had depression lurking over my shoulders for longer than I care to remember, but I’ve always tried to keep it to myself in the main, basically because no one wants to hear it as I’ve found. I’ve written countless depressive ‘odes’, which pretty much scream ‘help!’, but no one really wants to face up to that shit with their friends, far easier for them to either, not mention it, or change the subject as quick as poss. At it’s worst I fuckin’ despise everything about myself, hate myself with a passion, yet with friends I’m the biggest act going, all happy go lucky bullshit. It’s an up and down world, but no quack will ever make a bean out of me spilling my shit to them. I suppose what I’d like to get across to you is, it isn’t always bad, there are good times, but you have to roll with the bad stuff and try your hardest to ride it out, because a bit like after a heavy weekend on the booze, when you feel ‘clean’ again, those moments of clarity are worth the wait, and make you appreciate that perhaps you feel better straight than hammered

You have my sympathy, it’s a struggle, but a worthwhile struggle

]]> By: ECS Dave http://dossy.org/2009/04/depression-is-a-funny-thing-sometimes/comment-page-1/#comment-85730 ECS Dave Thu, 16 Apr 2009 21:56:59 +0000 http://dossy.org/?p=751#comment-85730 Like many, learning about you came via the twitter karma application, and this visit is a result of a click on your blog's link. As evidenced by the comments so far, there are a good number of folks who wish the best for you, adding a vote here for that... May you find that which you seek, and enjoy success in what you do. Be Well! ECS Dave Like many, learning about you came via the twitter karma application, and this visit is a result of a click on your blog’s link.

As evidenced by the comments so far, there are a good number of folks who wish the best for you, adding a vote here for that…

May you find that which you seek, and enjoy success in what you do.

Be Well!
ECS Dave

]]> By: Peggy Dolane http://dossy.org/2009/04/depression-is-a-funny-thing-sometimes/comment-page-1/#comment-85215 Peggy Dolane Wed, 15 Apr 2009 13:50:38 +0000 http://dossy.org/?p=751#comment-85215 Waiting for twitter karma to load and I'm checking out your blog. I feel your pain. Did you know that anxiety and depression are linked? I had untreated anxiety that would manifest as depression until I figured out that exercise was the key to my mental health. Seriously, since I've forced myself to have regular exercise I've survived an extremely stressful and depressing year -- without actually getting depressed. There are a number of things you can do to help get your bio-chemistry back on-line without drugs: diet, exercise and sleep are three. So step away from the computer and work up a sweat. I guarantee you'll feel better afterwards. Want to learn more about managing anxiety w/o drugs? check out http://www.edgefoundation.org/blog/2009/03/02/adhd-and-anxiety-non-drug-treatments-everyone-can-try/ Good luck!!!! Waiting for twitter karma to load and I’m checking out your blog. I feel your pain. Did you know that anxiety and depression are linked? I had untreated anxiety that would manifest as depression until I figured out that exercise was the key to my mental health. Seriously, since I’ve forced myself to have regular exercise I’ve survived an extremely stressful and depressing year — without actually getting depressed.

There are a number of things you can do to help get your bio-chemistry back on-line without drugs: diet, exercise and sleep are three. So step away from the computer and work up a sweat. I guarantee you’ll feel better afterwards.

Want to learn more about managing anxiety w/o drugs? check out http://www.edgefoundation.org/blog/2009/03/02/adhd-and-anxiety-non-drug-treatments-everyone-can-try/

Good luck!!!!

]]> By: Carol Lee http://dossy.org/2009/04/depression-is-a-funny-thing-sometimes/comment-page-1/#comment-85078 Carol Lee Wed, 15 Apr 2009 06:12:44 +0000 http://dossy.org/?p=751#comment-85078 Hi Dossy: You can find help through Dr. Ray Gin, DC. He is one of the most selfless and talented healers in the world today. His practice can be found online at: http://www.bodywisdomhealing.com/ I have a lifelong interest in self improvement and have never gotten results as quickly and easily as I have through working with Dr. Gin. If you are interested in more info on my results, please do not hesitate to contact me. He is very professional and extremely talented. His background is very interesting. With kindest regards, Carol Hi Dossy:

You can find help through Dr. Ray Gin, DC. He is one of the most selfless and talented healers in the world today. His practice can be found online at: http://www.bodywisdomhealing.com/

I have a lifelong interest in self improvement and have never gotten results as quickly and easily as I have through working with Dr. Gin.

If you are interested in more info on my results, please do not hesitate to contact me. He is very professional and extremely talented. His background is very interesting.

With kindest regards,

Carol

]]> By: Dossy Shiobara http://dossy.org/2009/04/depression-is-a-funny-thing-sometimes/comment-page-1/#comment-83985 Dossy Shiobara Mon, 13 Apr 2009 00:17:44 +0000 http://dossy.org/?p=751#comment-83985 Nicky: Indeed, a balanced diet is critical to overall health, including mental health. Fortunately, I eat reasonably well - fish is a reasonable portion of our family diet, as well as vegetables high in folic acid such as brussel sprouts. Trula: Thanks for the hugs. I often feel "better" - whether it's simply mood, drug-assisted, or whatever - but I wonder if there'll ever be a day when I'm actually feeling "good" if you know what I mean. After 15+ years of being aware of these feelings I have, I'm starting to doubt it. But, I haven't given up trying, yet. Kimi: I definitely wonder sometimes if I'm creating all of my own suffering. The desire to connect with people is really strong for me, which obviously creates this sense of isolation, but like I said ... even when I'm interacting with people, this feeling doesn't seem to go away. It's so strange ... Robin: Nothing worth having comes easy, I know ... but sometimes, it'd be nice to have it once in a while - feeling good - you know? Nicky: Indeed, a balanced diet is critical to overall health, including mental health. Fortunately, I eat reasonably well – fish is a reasonable portion of our family diet, as well as vegetables high in folic acid such as brussel sprouts.

Trula: Thanks for the hugs. I often feel “better” – whether it’s simply mood, drug-assisted, or whatever – but I wonder if there’ll ever be a day when I’m actually feeling “good” if you know what I mean. After 15+ years of being aware of these feelings I have, I’m starting to doubt it. But, I haven’t given up trying, yet.

Kimi: I definitely wonder sometimes if I’m creating all of my own suffering. The desire to connect with people is really strong for me, which obviously creates this sense of isolation, but like I said … even when I’m interacting with people, this feeling doesn’t seem to go away. It’s so strange …

Robin: Nothing worth having comes easy, I know … but sometimes, it’d be nice to have it once in a while – feeling good – you know?

]]> By: Robin http://dossy.org/2009/04/depression-is-a-funny-thing-sometimes/comment-page-1/#comment-83897 Robin Sun, 12 Apr 2009 21:03:19 +0000 http://dossy.org/?p=751#comment-83897 My doc recommended a psychiatrist who in his interview determined what type of therapist I should see. He told me his diagnosis, mild B-P and mod to severe depression. He suggested I should see a therapist to unlearn all the things I learned, as a depressed person, to cope with life. He suggested a cognitive behavior therapist for me, but had other therapy modes to offer. He put me on Lamictal and that's all I use besides vitamins. If your therapist is saying he doesn't know how to classify you, I would think you need to see someone w/ more appropriate skills and experience. I too, experience a 'gap', which my therapist has identified as attachment disorder. It has helped me realize where I push people away. Hard slogging to change, but worth it. Best wishes, Robin My doc recommended a psychiatrist who in his interview determined what type of therapist I should see. He told me his diagnosis, mild B-P and mod to severe depression. He suggested I should see a therapist to unlearn all the things I learned, as a depressed person, to cope with life. He suggested a cognitive behavior therapist for me, but had other therapy modes to offer. He put me on Lamictal and that’s all I use besides vitamins. If your therapist is saying he doesn’t know how to classify you, I would think you need to see someone w/ more appropriate skills and experience. I too, experience a ‘gap’, which my therapist has identified as attachment disorder. It has helped me realize where I push people away. Hard slogging to change, but worth it.

Best wishes,

Robin

]]> By: Kimi Wei http://dossy.org/2009/04/depression-is-a-funny-thing-sometimes/comment-page-1/#comment-83896 Kimi Wei Sun, 12 Apr 2009 20:58:02 +0000 http://dossy.org/?p=751#comment-83896 Hey Dossy, I was depressed for many years but somehow broke free. What helped: gave up trying to control my life and learned to feel comfortable with the sensation of moving with the current. Tai Chi. Cultivating a blank mind. Keeping my life simple. Working only on projects I feel good about. Hey Dossy, I was depressed for many years but somehow broke free. What helped: gave up trying to control my life and learned to feel comfortable with the sensation of moving with the current. Tai Chi. Cultivating a blank mind. Keeping my life simple. Working only on projects I feel good about.

]]> By: Trula http://dossy.org/2009/04/depression-is-a-funny-thing-sometimes/comment-page-1/#comment-83853 Trula Sun, 12 Apr 2009 16:14:00 +0000 http://dossy.org/?p=751#comment-83853 (((hugs))) depression is a beast. it's an incredibly difficult thing to go through. I hope you feel better soon. (((hugs))) depression is a beast. it’s an incredibly difficult thing to go through. I hope you feel better soon.

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