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Guys, I am locking this thread. While I gave a disclaimer, it will not free my conscience if someone becomes harmed due to another user's medical advice. This is a tech forum, not a place for medical advice. While this thread may not be a place for medical advice necessarily, someone may do it and I'm not taking that risk.

 

If you have medical problems, talk to your doctor.


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 If this thread doesn't apply to you, don't reply to it  :) 

*Note to mods and everyone: wasn't sure if I should even make this as I don't know if it's suitable/would be used properly/at all, so many sorrys given if it's not*

 

What's this depression/sadness you speak of? Why you no happy?

Depression is something that affects a lot of people, often people that you wouldn't even think are affected by it. Take me for example, no one IRL has any idea how I actually feel, simply because I don't show it. I appear cheery, happy?, funny and generally a good laugh. Robin Williams another great example. The problem is, a lot of people simply don't tell people - whether it's because they don't have anyone to actually tell, or just because they don't want to for some other underlying reason. Unfortunately, it's not as simple as just 'getting over it'; sometimes for underlying reasons or because of something that happened in the past. Which brings me on to the main reason/focus for this thread: 

 

Purpose of this thread? 

What I hope for this thread is a place for people to come, share their feelings (to an appropriate extent) and just generally talk to each other - but not just about any random old gibberish, at least keep it focused and related. If you're someone that's lonely, hopefully this thread helps a little by allowing you to talk about your real self; given you can interact with anyone anywhere on this forum, I wasn't sure if this was worth making, but figured it may help some more to talk about this actual topic rather than just tech and what not. 

 

So, who does this apply to and how do I join in/help? 

Well, this applies to anyone that is feeling down, has suffered from prolonged depression, is lonely or just generally not on top of the world; anyone that wants to help, but doesn't suffer from the aforementioned, is also welcome. As mentioned above, this thread is mainly for people to come in, talk about any of the above (such as just that they're feeling down, if something unfortunate happened etc.) and for others to talk to them about it... Hopefully helping as an end result (just simply talking to someone can help massively).

 

Anywhere else I can talk?

Well, obviously professional help is an option, but I feel even talking can be just as effective. I'm happy to talk with anyone over PM, and if anyone else is willing to talk to people over PM then feel free to say so below. There are focused forums, such as the Mental Health Forum. We also have a Discord server that I'm a part of, which has over 30 members (almost all from LTT) which is a great place to talk about absolutely anything if you're lonely, stressed etc. If you want to join, PM @GaIaxy or @Minibois and ask for an invite (saying you came from this thread)!

 

(As many will say, we're not doctors, so take our advice as just that. If you think you need it, go see your doctor.)

 

And ultimately, be happy!

 

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Please bear in mind people that we are not doctors. Do not come here for any medical advice that may affect you. If you have medical problems and you think you may need to see a doctor, please do so. If someone suggests you take medication for some kind of issue, speak to your doctor before taking anything. - Godlygamer23

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Oh come on, we all got something weird up in the noodle! I think "other" is the option your looking for.

If 1 out of 4 has a problem, isn't it more likely that most would vote no :)?

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I think most people around where I live mistake depression for just being upset about things that they cant change.

I love my life tho, has bad stuff happened, yeh, but get over it because its not gonna change.

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Riddle me this: how does one know if they have issues?

We all do, just go with it. They say 1 in 4 people have an issue, its more like 1 in 4 REALIZE they have an issue. The rest of us are either in denial, or havn't been properly classified.

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The only way that it affects me is that I'm worried that he's gonna kill himself sooner or later.

 

I mean I'd personally never go to that point, or at least I hope not, simply because I wouldn't put my family through. So talk to him, make sure he knows you love him (which I'm sure he knows) and hopefully one day he'll come out of it :)

 

Riddle me this: how does one know if they have issues?

 

Well, I personally don't say I have depression, rather just depressed, because I've never been to a doctor about it and been diagnosed with depression - so professional opinions is one way, but I guess if being down is the norm for you, or if you're stressed, lonely, anxious etc. then you just know? 

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We all do, just go with it. They say 1 in 4 people have an issue, its more like 1 in 4 REALIZE they have an issue. The rest of us are either in denial, or havn't been properly classified.

Fair enough, so how does one get classified? Self diagnosis ain't exactly reliable.

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I have a couple of friends at school, i have a girlfriend, but i do feel lonely now and then. Not really sure why...

There is almost all the time someone with me. Parents, pets, some living creature i like. I don't have a brother or a sister.

 

It's just a weird thing that i have now and then, haven't found an answer. But it's not so bad i need an answer either... Oh well

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Guys, I am locking this thread. While I gave a disclaimer, it will not free my conscience if someone becomes harmed due to another user's medical advice. This is a tech forum, not a place for medical advice. While this thread may not be a place for medical advice necessarily, someone may do it and I'm not taking that risk.

 

If you have medical problems, talk to your doctor.

"It pays to keep an open mind, but not so open your brain falls out." - Carl Sagan.

"I can explain it to you, but I can't understand it for you" - Edward I. Koch

"I didn't die! I performed a tactical reset!" - Apollolol

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