Cowman
Cows Have Liberal Minds
- Nov 6, 2011
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Depression is a nigh everyday occurrence for me. The worst part about chemically related depression is not having any logical reason to feel sad. Nothing horrible happened to me... I just feel absolutely miserable. "Cheering up" is almost impossible through normal means. Just have to let it run its course most of the time.
Most people who only feel depressed when their girlfriend dumps them or they lose their job or a family pet dies or something, will never understand.
I've been depressed for close to 20 years...
I just try to stay active and have a good time. Throw parties, talk to people, go boating, go fishing.... That type of stuff makes me feel better, I kinda forget about depression when I'm engaged in an activity....
IMO, a hobby is the best to deal with depression... When I was a kid I was happy collecting vintage sports cards and fishing... I'm starting to do both again and I'm feeling much better....
Those things don't necessarily work for people with depression. Can be surrounded by the best things, but still feel depressed and miserable. A major characteristic of severe depression is that the things you enjoy, you no longer find enjoyment from. So it frequently nullifies "having fun".