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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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jimc152
jimc152
I'm in a funk. I've been in funks off and on my entire life. I am REALLY tired of being in funks. I've been in and out of therapy for years. No matter what or how many healthy, life affirming things I do (for example, I'm running my second marathon next week) I still find myself in these stupid funks where I don't want to do anything, don't want to talk to my friends, do want to do anything but watch tv and feel sorry for myself.

Great, so now I'm in a funk and aggravated.
deleted_user
deleted_user
i feel like that alot!!!i just force myself to do things because i will only get deeper into my shit if i dont.hope u feel better soon
deleted_user
deleted_user
its the circle of depression
jimc152
jimc152
Thanks quiet and mary.
deleted_user
deleted_user
yea its like being on a loop...broken emotional record....I know how you feel I have issues getting motivated to get out of bed some days...I hope your marathon gives you some great endorphins and lifts your spirit...bless
deleted_user
deleted_user
"There for the grace of God go I"

I have no solution or cure.....just wanted you to know that you're not alone. Hugs xxxxxx
jimc152
jimc152
Beleive it or not, just hearing that other pople go through this too helps immensely. I've long given up looking for a "cure". I just get sick of hearing myself say the same shit all the time. But that's just another way it gets to me. I don't want people to think I'm whining or indulging in the self-pity I feel. It's the talking about it that makes it better. Or gives me the reality check I need.
deleted_user
deleted_user
yep, keep talking friend...secrets keep us sick. something tells me you know that already.

weird...i was just thinking about your avi yesterday....

have you ever run in Grandma's marathon?
jimc152
jimc152
ugh, the worst of it is not wanting to talk about anything but the emotional broken record. I tried posting to a few other discussions, happy things, non-issue related things. It just feels empty.

Where is Grandma's Marathon?
deleted_user
deleted_user
I knew it, i went to your profile and i saw abuse there.Something about adults who were abused as children, no you're not alone.....
Have you address you child abuse issues??

I ran a marathon once and did other endurance activities, people ask me what was i thnking about while doing them, at the time i had eating disorders and i was thinking about what i was going to binge on as soon as it was over...lol...

No, i did not stop and smell the roses...
Ugh, but a marathon after the 17th mile it got boring, still finished it....But half marathons were funner.
deleted_user
deleted_user
ps. If you feel like talking about your funk, there maybe a reason about it.

Someone on the PTSD forum said something very interesting if we were abused as children we were never heard, sounds like you want to be heard, go with it, with someone you trust.