by Betty W.
Member since:
August 8, 2006

My Thoughts on Depression

December 28, 2008 10:39 PM EST
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Depression

Depression is an ugly little demon who preys on our minds and souls. Making us feel unwanted, unloved, and unworthy.

He waits in silence for our lives to be stressful and pounces on our insecurities. Giving us self doubt and twisting us with jealousy.

 

Hug someone, you might just make them feel a little better. Hugs to you all!

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Comments: 19

Amy just hangin' out M. Dec 28, 2008, 10:41pm EST
i have an aunt and a cousin that have suffered from depression for years now. my cousin is alot better now, but my aunt still has times when she is extremely depressed. sometimes just being there with a hug or an ear to listen does more good than anything.
Kat W. Dec 28, 2008, 10:44pm EST
Depression is tough.
Elle L. Dec 28, 2008, 10:54pm EST
I have a cousin who suffers from depression, it is bad stuff. She seems to have it under control for the most part, but every once in a while she has a difficult time.
Jodie B. Dec 28, 2008, 11:09pm EST
Depression can be very difficult, for sure. I think of it as a raincloud that follows the depressed person around, always hanging over their head, even when they can see other people enjoying the sunshine. They can't get away from their rain.
Howard b. Dec 28, 2008, 11:09pm EST
I know depression. I don't have a problem with it . But I sure know it. mine comes from a shortage of things. No job. No Money. But I sure have love and thats what keeps me going. It's a hard world out there and it seems to be getting a little worse. In 1990, I
moved to Texas .The job I went there for was gone when I got there. It took me three months to find work. I fell into a depression that was so very hard to get out of .
But I did. It was only after I had found work that things got better. These are my thoughts on depression. a very sad subject.
Keith Stieneke Dec 28, 2008, 11:24pm EST
Dr. Daniel Amen in a seminar that I saw on TV talked about ANT's - Automatic Negative Thoughts. These are negative thoughts that just pop into our head. Such thoughts can lead to depression and anger as well as being caused by such.

He has suggestions for overcoming these and I want to study more of his work as I do have an undergraduate degree in psychology and such topics interest me.

By the way have a great week and as I am one of those people that try to hug there friends often here is a great big HUG for you.
J W. Dec 29, 2008, 1:57am EST
I know all about depression. I have been a victim of it for many years
Ariel Storm Dec 29, 2008, 5:19am EST
I know depression all too well. Its been my constant companion all my life.
Denise W. Dec 29, 2008, 9:06am EST
Thank you for sharing
Solskin Iam Dec 29, 2008, 9:34am EST
depression is a hateful disease....sigh
Nana to Seven Cutiepies Dec 29, 2008, 10:27am EST
Depression affects everyone in some form and it is especially horrible for those it affects daily. Thanks for sharing.
Dena Straughn Jan 1, 2009, 11:36pm EST
That gloomy doomy devil is a pest. Great advice . . . and huggles to you, Betty.

Hope your new year is filled with joy!
Sheila J. Jan 3, 2009, 12:15am EST
Hi Betty! Good description of depression. It's not pleasant for anyone going through it or for anyone around them. Thanks for sharing!
Lin B. Jan 3, 2009, 10:22pm EST

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Lilith Dorsey Jan 17, 2009, 12:48pm EST
Hugs all around.
Lilith Dorsey Jan 17, 2009, 12:48pm EST
Keeping my points promises.
*HUG*

Sorry about the cut & paste, I just wanted t stop by and say
Sandra L. Apr 28, 2009, 12:17am EDT
You got it right! I have dealt with depression and anxiety for YEARS! My whole family has. My sister was bi-polar and ended up a drug addict who abandoned her children and family just so she could self-medicate. Without the help she needed, she died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. At the time of her death she had been married 3 times, been in prison even more, prostituted herself, stole from family, friends and strangers.
The crazy thing is, she was a beautiful person both inside and out. Depression and all of the other mental illnesses that are like it are horrible!
Shannon R. Sep 27, 2009, 5:17pm EDT
I take medication to treat my depression.

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