Do any of you get..... depression easy?

[Artleck 70]

My apologies but if you meant the St Johns Wort that I mentioned earlier, it's not a place that you would go to but a natural supplement that you take.

 

Here's some more information if you're interested: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypericum_perforatum

wow.... that is some plant. I didn't realise it was a plant xD

[Sn0wblind 78]

Depression can strike without warning or reason. Sometimes, it can be simple nutritional deficiency. I've noticed that sometimes when I'm in a constant, inescapable depression 5-HTP supplements can help turn me into a neutral mood. I find it as not a "happy pill" but a supplement that swings your mood to equilibrium.

 

Try pinning activities or states that cause you to trigger depression. I've noticed with me downtime made me depressed because it was inactivity that caused me to pause and let my mind run amok. I helped combat that by constantly staying busy, even when I didn't want to. It may be that hanging around friends who have a GF or a partner too much that makes you depressed because you see how happy they are. Whatever it is, try and pinpoint it and compensate.

 

It's tough man, I know. Being single sucks and in this day and age when social bonds are exceptionally tough to form due to the degrading of their value, it is even more difficult to forge a meaningful relationship. Just keep trying even when it seems hopeless.

[Artleck 70]

Depression can strike without warning or reason. Sometimes, it can be simple nutritional deficiency. I've noticed that sometimes when I'm in a constant, inescapable depression 5-HTP supplements can help turn me into a neutral mood. I find it as not a "happy pill" but a supplement that swings your mood to equilibrium.

 

Try pinning activities or states that cause you to trigger depression. I've noticed with me downtime made me depressed because it was inactivity that caused me to pause and let my mind run amok. I helped combat that by constantly staying busy, even when I didn't want to. It may be that hanging around friends who have a GF or a partner too much that makes you depressed because you see how happy they are. Whatever it is, try and pinpoint it and compensate.

 

It's tough man, I know. Being single sucks and in this day and age when social bonds are exceptionally tough to form due to the degrading of their value, it is even more difficult to forge a meaningful relationship. Just keep trying even when it seems hopeless.

Thank you very much . I gotta get this out of my mind. That picture. Just made me giggle xD

[Sn0wblind 78]

That picture. Just made me giggle xD

 

My avatar? Shining armor derping into space (AKA The elusive Shining Armor ultraderp foil card)? 

[Artleck 70]

My avatar? Shining armor derping into space (AKA The elusive Shining Armor ultraderp foil card)? 

Yes. Just made me giggle. very nice to see him derping around xD

[Techpony (Inactive) 75]

I'd like to add on to Sn0wblind's post that it's difficult at first but if you find something to keep your mind busy, it does help immensely. As for finding a girlfriend, it imho isn't the end of the world. I go by the philosophy that the right person will come eventually so I would go out and try to enjoy myself but that's just me though.

[Artleck 70]

I'd like to add on to Sn0wblind's post that it's difficult at first but if you find something to keep your mind busy, it does help immensely. As for finding a girlfriend, it imho isn't the end of the world. I go by the philosophy that the right person will come eventually so I would go out and try to enjoy myself but that's just me though.

I know this girl does fancy me. and everytime she sees me she runs to me and gives me a hug. 

also she is a pegasister

Edited January 6, 2014 by ApplesBrony

[SomariFeyWright 776]

I don't go into spiraling depression at any given moment. I'm a very positive, idealistic person who's honestly very hard to really sadden.

 

But good GOD is it easy to give me depression. When I was in ninth grade, for the first time in my life, I started getting bad grades. The rapid difficulty spike from 8th to 9th was too much to handle, and my grades went down FAST. My parents started taking away all television, video game, and internet access for long periods of time. And as my parents can tell you, that was the worst year of my life. I was a serious downer. I stopped going out much, my overall mood was gloomy, I sometimes randomly went into crying spurts just because of all the friends I couldn't talk to... Hell, fleeting thoughts of suicide even bounced around in my head every now and again. And the hardest kick in the shin? My grades didn't improve at all.

 

In the aftermath of all that, my dad tells me I was actually showing signs of minor depression, which honestly didn't surprise me. Since then, punishments are shorter and much less extreme, but still get the point across.

 

... Yes, I know, I'm a pathetic person. <<;

[Throwaway19573639385 764]

I have chronic depression so I get depressed a lot. I have some ways to get out of the depressions more easily. Mainly being more positive or enthusiastic, sometimes a bit too much, but it helps. A lot.

 

After a while I realized that talking, even to a stranger, helps a great deal. Self-improvement is important, but a little help from others can become a great blessing.

 

Secondly, do something that makes you lose energy, in any form. Be it drawing, working out, singing. Just try something new, something random and exciting, something that keeps your mind off everything that's bothering you at the moment. I bet you'll feel better right away, as long as you keep an open mind and a positive attitude to whatever you're doing. 

 

So, there're plenty of ways to get out of a depression. The only thing you gotta do is stop feeling sorry for yourself and stop moping around, picking up the shovel again and start working on your life. Standing still only makes it easier to give in despair, so please don't do it.

[SwigglySwiggly 358]

I get depressed sometimes, but more often anxiety... it can get so bad to the point that random parts of my body starts shaking (this is called white coat syndrome)

[Wayzer 1,418]

@,

 

Ok this will probably sound cheesy but if I feel depressed I always try to do something productive. It might be helping somebody or do some chores. It makes me feel a lot better if I can make somepony just feel better

 

And nah, I never got depressed at all. But here it has to be pretty serious to be called depressed. I have felt down and sad a couple of times of course. But not like depressed.

Edited January 6, 2014 by Wayzer

[chaoticgeek2 71]

Yup, I probably have negative thoughts about myself and my life every other minute. I try to be more cheerful and optimistic for friends in their time of need but ultimately I'm a downer.

[TheScarfedOne 36]

I get depressed over little things. Like i have a friend who is an outstanding artist. All my friends talk about how great his drawings are. But everytime i show my friends my drawings they say that they'll never match my friend's level. Also if i evet make someone mad i get major anxety

[sparklecake 15]

Whenever I'm down I watch my favorite feel good shows. They always put me in a good mood. Also make sure to get plenty of sleep, I know it seems silly but when I don't get enough sleep I get sad much more easily.

[Silly 19]

I have recently been very depressed due to a close friend dying of cancer, my cousin got the plug pulled yesterday morning, and I have just been having major money problems for the last few years. I am starting to recover or rather get used to it. And ApplesBrony, you are defiantly not the only one who gets depressed easily or often. 

 

Whenever I'm down I watch my favorite feel good shows. They always put me in a good mood. Also make sure to get plenty of sleep, I know it seems silly but when I don't get enough sleep I get sad much more easily.

I get a little Cranky Doodle Donkey when I don't get my sleep too.

[Neon Fire 473]

I used to a few years ago when all this crap was going on.  I've gotten used to it and have learned to just stop caring.  If something happens, I move on.  If someone is bothering me so much, I get rid of them.

[notdog1996 315]

I'm actually depressed at the moment.  The worse is, I know why I'm depressed and I know what could rid me of depression, but I can't have it now   .

 

I have an appointment in February with a psychiatrist, which I'm really looking forward to.   

 

I never really experienced depression before this year (well, 2013, that is), so I guess I'm not prone to it naturally.

Edited January 6, 2014 by notdog1996

[Painted Lattice 131]

Yeah, I suffer from anxiety (esp. of the social kind) and depression but fortunately not too, too terribly. When it hits hard though, it hurts hard. I know how it is.

 

Lately I've been feeling like I've just been throwing away the things that matter to me most--friends, boyfriends, grades. When I get sad I kinda just withdraw and sit like a lump. Feeling okay today though. I'm not really throwing that stuff away though it's just the feeling that I am. I left those guys for very good reasons but I keep thinking back on it and blaming myself for doing it.

 

Everyone tells me I'm too hard on myself. Maybe you should try being easier on yourself, see if that helps. I'm here to talk to anyone who needs it. Taking psychology in school, I might be of help.

[Best Username Ever 211]

It is usual for most people to go through periods of depression but hey just buck up and ask yourself what is it that is causing you to feel this way how can i address the issue that's what i did and it worked like a charm

[~Master~ Button Mash 2,307]

Yes, and I'm going through it now, actually. Life hasn't been very easy lately, from a couple of fronts. Hiding my sexuality is stressful, along with body dysmorphia, and the stress of having just moved again is just…all piling up. :/

[Revy ~ Two Hands 862]

I've had my bouts with feeling shitty. I've never called it 'depression' though but I could have easily been diagnosed with it. I'm doing better now it's been a rough year. Self medication was my way if dealing with it. The best way to lessen feeling shitty is to remain occupied, you probably feel like you want to be on your own when you're feeling rough. That's fine most of the time as long as you aren't just sitting there letting your bad feelings creep up on you if you don't decide to do something else it can get to the point where your helpless. Go for a walk, do some chores listen to music, read, play videogames, post in a forum Do anything but don't just sit there.

Edited January 6, 2014 by Gamer Twilight

[PoniesPlease 365]

Speaking as someone who's had depression since they can remember, I can tell you this:

 

It's okay. It all feels hopeless at times, and that's part of it. But remember that you can only feel this way if you have felt something really good before. That feeling will come again, and when it does, what you;re feeling now will be a distant memory. 

 

Hang in there champ.

[Malinter 3,064]

I have anxiety that seems to make it much easier for me to be disturbed by things that years ago would never make me even bat an eye lid. Every now and then my anxiety kicks in and just makes me remember things which really buckle my mood badly.

[~Silver Essence~ 2,625]

Somewhat, but not really.

 

Most of the times, I remain calm towards any situation, and remain as best suited to my extent to make sure I don't worsen.

 

That, and I try my best to get cheerful so it doesn't get to me, because if you know me, I tend to go deep within the darkness of depression if I don't act quick...

[Artleck 70]

I think because I go back to college now. I think I'll be a lot more happy. Since my friends don't mind that I am brony, & one of them is a brony. :3 . also another good thing. I live in the UK, so I go college then go back home at times. like today I go college at 11:30am and come back home at 3:00pm. It makes me more happy to be around my friends since they are supportive.