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.
I went to see my dad at the rest home today. His roomate has a brand new 26" flatscreen & has the biggest collection of slasher movies. He is in his late 70's. The bad thing is, his TV is right across from where we sit to visit with my dad, & he always has the volume turned clear up. Nothing in between...While we were there today, he was watching "Pumpkinhead 2", with an opening scene of 4 or 5 teenagers beating another teenager to death with a bat. I couldnt help but see bits & pieces & hear every crack of the baseball bat. I literally got sick to my stomach & my heart started racing. I felt bad, but I had to leave in a hurry. What is the deal with that?? I used to watch slasher movies all the time when I was younger, they didnt bother me at all. After I left the rest home, I was just so depressed. Does anyone else have this sort of problem with violence the older you get? I felt like a big woos.
Some days, I am just slightly fearful. Some days, none of that bothers me.
Part of me is thankful Im not "de-sensitized" to violence. I am very careful about what I watch on TV, not to upset my mood. I dont think it is any reflection of my mood/situation.