Depression Support Group

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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deleted_user 11/30/2007

I don't want to say something here that will make anyone feel worse than they all ready do, but I feel a bit like I'm an odd chick out here, LOL.

I know I'm depressed, but I don't have thoughts of suicide at all. I've had thoughts of homicide *g*, but not suicide. In fact, the more depressed I get, the more angry I get. Yes, I get listless and find little energy to even get out of bed, but I guess the sadness part is buried pretty deep. I don't get weepy or mopey. However, my all ready short temper does get shorter - with everyone but my kids.

How many different kinds of depression are there?

deleted_user 11/30/2007

Its not different kinds of depression that you are experiencing...it it different symptoms of depression that we all may or may not have. Some cry some get aggitated easily. Some sleep others dont. Just different for everyone. I do know the irritability side of it as well and that can feel just as bad as crying.

deleted_user 11/30/2007

There are several types of depression. Mine is clinical. I have very severe bouts of this but it never stops me. I have never contemplated suicide. When you are in suicides black pit, even suicide is too much trouble. It's when people start coming out of the pit is when they contemplate suicide. That is the dangerous time. I wish more GP's were aware of this. If patients were told that these are often temporary thoughts and is a sign of getting better, I am sure there would be far less.

deleted_user 11/30/2007

agreeing with pixi, everyone is unique, i get angry at myself for being like this and at others for not. i've cut and written poems and tried different things to validate myself. you're blessed you don't take it out on your kids, so many do and thats something to be thankful for.

deleted_user 11/30/2007

prolly about as many diferen't people as there is. Each one has to be differen't.

deleted_user 11/30/2007

That's the weird thing, Pixie. I don't feel bad for being angry, LOL. I don't know if that makes any sense. The different symptoms part seems like a good explanation :)

Thx.

deleted_user 11/30/2007

I vomit.

deleted_user 11/30/2007

It took a lot of hard work on my part to be able to spare my children, Carbabe. And I'm very thankful I got it 'right'. I grew up in a household full of angry, depressed people and I swore if I ever had children, they wouldn't have to deal with that.

deleted_user 11/30/2007

I have had depression on & off for yrs first time i got it i couldn't cope & wanted 2 put an end 2 it all but i think that was due 2 being in a mentally & physically abusive relationship. This time round, i don't wanna kill myself but i get so low 2 where i think i wish i could go 2 sleep & neva wake up but i would neva do anything coz ov my kids. My kids & my husband are the ones that keep me going, i love them 2 pieces. I feel for them sometimes coz it must be hell putting up with me sometimes.

deleted_user 11/30/2007

My emotions are about as consistent as my thought pattern. Which you've never encountered before.

Be glad.

deleted_user 11/30/2007

thank you for asking this mllia and thank you all for replies i was thinking the same diff peps diff types diff troubles i guess>>

deleted_user 11/30/2007

I kinda think there may different types, certainly endogenous or say situational...but there are also different levels of it.

deleted_user 11/30/2007

Yeah, I guess so, SheWhoCan. I still feel a bit outside the box, ROFL, not that that's a new sensation, but I suppose being outside the lines isn't a bad thing.

ReginaPhalange 11/30/2007

Depression is such a loaded word. There are many symptoms to depression, many different reasons why people find themselves depressed.
Just because you don't have thoughts of death doesn't make you any different to someone that does, you just deal with things differently

deleted_user 11/30/2007

I go through thoes bouts more then I do the sad bouts. But when the depths of despair seep their way through...its bad. I too am reguarly more grumpy, irritable and angry then sad.

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