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Depression is a real and debilitating condition that is often misunderstood by family and friends. Its meaning can range from a prolonged period of sadness to an actual mental illness with specific symptoms. Find and share experiences with others who are going through the same struggles.

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europagrl
europagrl
I been listening to crime documentaries when i go to sleep(non stop),also i read journals of people who have cancer or dying...I feel so much empathy , it is not to make me feel more fortunate..or lucky....I feel bad for people who suffers(specially babies) but..i ' m drawn to this...
RichardRyder88
RichardRyder88
I can understand that. But as someone with "pure obsessional" OCD I know personally that you have to be very careful what you put into your head. It may never come out.

I STRONGLY suggest you get some free audiobooks at librivox.org to sleep to and start reading Terry Pratchett novels. It'll help more.
europagrl
europagrl
Thank you.......yes....I don't think of my self as having OCD.but i get obsessed y something and I just do it every day..
peterthegreat
peterthegreat
I like to know people problems and suffering. Thats why I want to become a councelor when I was in college.
freedom14G
freedom14G
when i am depressed i tend to watch dark stuff csi etc i agree it is probably not helping i am trying to shut the tube off and listen to music or an old andy griffeth or other light hearted show if i need to ,,, darkness is not a good place for me when i am real depresssed hope you feel bertter
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