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MainstayNut -> Depression? (8/31/2009 8:37:41 PM)

I ain't talkin' emo here. I'm talking about a tragic psychosomatic occurance that strikes almost everybody at some point...anywhere from the "blues" to like, mania and suicide. (oh wow I sound smart!!! hahahaha)

And I've been studying up on depression the past few weeks and I've noticed that it seems to be especially common among adolecents...why do you think that is?

Is it because we have these crazy hormones? Because of enormous peer pressure and the constant battle to "fit in"? Why?

I'll be honest, I've come in and out of it this past year and especially about a week ago (thank the Savior for His love...) and I just don't understand it. I mean I like to think of myself as having a happy home life, good friends and whatever, but it just kinda came up on me.

Any thoughts? Comments?



Christfan18 -> RE: Depression? (8/31/2009 11:07:25 PM)

I know it can be because of various reasons and all depend on the person's life. But, yes, we all get depressed sometimes and it's normal (or at least that is what I've been told) but I get depressed quite often. Depression isn't a fun thing.



mndylrl95 -> RE: Depression? (9/2/2009 11:35:54 AM)

I know that I, for one, used to think that depression wasn't in any way really a illness or sickness that could be treated by doctors. That was before I experienced it. I definitely would say that it's going to be different for anyone who struggles with it. And now I'm totally spacing on what I meant to say. [sm=icon_smile_roll.gif]



Konstantinos -> RE: Depression? (9/2/2009 7:06:57 PM)

i think depression is simply when you dont have your heart's true desire. whatever that is.

usually I'd think the reason its teenagers is cause either they dont even know what their desire is or they dont know how to get it, or their desires can't be fulfilled etc.



mollypear -> RE: Depression? (9/4/2009 3:16:59 PM)

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And I've been studying up on depression the past few weeks and I've noticed that it seems to be especially common among adolescents...why do you think that is?

Is it because we have these crazy hormones? Because of enormous peer pressure and the constant battle to "fit in"? Why?


Preteens and teenagers struggle with it because they're bombarded by the media, friends, and peer pressure about what they should/shouldn't do, whether homework or clothes or language or whatever.
I would know; i struggled with depression for about three years. I almost committed suicide twice. I felt extremely alone and very unsure on where I stood, and i had self-esteem problems, like everyone else I've ever talked to with the same problems.

Then one day it hit me; God doesn't care about that stuff.
Another epiphany: Neither should I.

I got over the depression. I knew who I was.
I'm God's child, the one he has a big picture for.
That's who we all are, right? Right.
As to how you look, He made you this way, so it's gotta be good!

Crazy hormones also have something to do with it. Kids feel new things, start getting ostracized about them in some cases. The push for popularity is strong, but remember, what is popular is not always right, and what is right is not always popular.

Why? Who knows. Most of us go through it; i think of it as a character test that God puts before us. Or maybe it's part of satan's plan to tempt you. Either way, God will help you get through it. Ask Him about it.

(Again, I'm speaking generally, Mainstay Nut, not just to you.)



cries-within -> RE: Depression? (9/12/2009 11:02:02 PM)

Awww... experienced it a couple of times in my life. If it wasn't for God, Jesus... who knows where I'd be... maybe not here. Lot of things can cause it.... for me it was a mixture of things... I was in elementary school. (Not even a teenager) I dealt with it on and off for a while... but then things got better... because while God entered the picture.

But as a teen... yea fitting in was a major thing... (I was well... never popular) and often teased and picked on. sort of depressing after all. Hormones... loosing some friends and family... (harsh...)


Oh get this... did you know the weather can really give you the blues... you know in the cold winter time when its all grey and bleak. You feel kinda down or depressed. There's a reason for that... the sun isn't as strong and plus you're all covered up so you get less vitamin D and natural sun light. Which get this helps your mood. :) (just thought I'd add that) scientifically proven you can look it up.



Konstantinos -> RE: Depression? (9/15/2009 9:34:13 PM)

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Oh get this... did you know the weather can really give you the blues... you know in the cold winter time when its all grey and bleak. You feel kinda down or depressed. There's a reason for that... the sun isn't as strong and plus you're all covered up so you get less vitamin D and natural sun light. Which get this helps your mood. :) (just thought I'd add that) scientifically proven you can look it up.


there are a lot more things that can affect your mood that people today might not expect to as much as compared to say 'important things' in life. Food and sleep affect you the most. The more healthier you eat and the better quality of sleep you get the better. Exercize i've found to be quite helpful too. I do weightlifting and naturally i get stronger, and it always makes me feel better and better(well then again you might get injured but still).

Also if you play the sims ive found that all those things affect your mood. comfort, environment, bladder (hahaha), hygiene, sleep, food, fun and social.

social being interaction with anyone that you enjoy interacting with. im one that has lived alone for 3 years now, many times with noone to interact and i know it makes me feel better.

also going out every day makes me feel better, trips too.

and of course other than that, taking care of i guess school for most of you since you are teenagers, or whatever worries you.

and last of course are the important things in life.



splost -> RE: Depression? (10/14/2009 10:34:26 PM)

Hi guys,

I am an adult in my thirties. I know this isn't a forum for me so I won't take over the thread[;)]

I know problems aren't always solved by diet, but vitamin B complex seems to help with depression as well as fish oil capsules.

My heart went out to those who posted on this thread as I work with teens so I wanted to type a prayer for all of you to claim.

Dear Heavenly Father,
I ask that you give these teenagers a clear, sound mind. Abba, I am asking that you will give them wisdom to know how to handle the times they are depressed. Help them get to the root of their depression, rather it is hormonal, situational, or some supressed issue. I am asking for deliverance and healing in the unknown areas.

I ask Abba, that you will put a spirit of Joy on these teens. They are fearfully and wonderfully made and you used teens in the bible to accomplish your purposes.

Put a ring of fire around their emotions, mind, soul, and spirit, that no word of evil or criticism (unless Godly, constructive) will plant a seed and germinate in them Abba.

I pray Abba, that you will help all these teens with their relationships at school, and with their parents. Give them a spirit of boldness Lord.

I pray Abba, for the teenage men as well Lord. Guard their eyes from impurity Lord, and I pray that you will protect them from women that are critical of them. Gaurd their heart.

Lord, I pray for the ladies here. I ask that you minister to every girl that is struggling with various issues of insecurity, including appearances. Father, I ask that these ladies can see beauty when they look in the mirror. Help them to see your beauty, without getting hung up on vanity. Lord, I ask that you help these ladies find modest clothes that don't look dowdy on them.

Father, I ask that you give them joy that lasts their entire life.

In Jesus Name
Amen



pink_becca3 -> RE: Depression? (10/31/2009 12:16:38 AM)

After some quick research I found out that there are three different levels of depression:
mild depression
moderate depression and
severe depression
It seems like sometime in life everyone has gone through a "mild" depression. (If you want to call it that) I think that depression is when you aren't yourself and you can't think or focus on anything, where you feel like you could cry and etc.
I know that I have felt like I have had depression before but I know that it wasn't serious or as bad as some peoples where they need help. It was just where I couldn't concentrate on school or anything else, I wasn't happy about anything (It felt like I wasn't happy about anything but I was) I just wasn't myself.

Anyone can get depression. I don't really know how people get depression (pressure, life changing things that happen???) I don't really know how I got "depression". I just was upset about a lot of things, didn't feel like going anywhere, talking to my family (Well that happens a lot! Ok not a lot but anyways) I didn't feel like doing really anything except try to sort through my thoughts. I decided that what I was doing didn't help any so I started doing stuff with my family, going places, started being myself again, and enjoying life. ( Well I always have but I didn't really think that I was)

Here is some symptoms from some website.
# Almost constant low mood
# Loss of interest and appetite
# Weight loss
# Change in sleeping habits
# Lack of energy / increased lethargy
# Mood swings
# Increased agitation or violence
# Lack of concentration
# Thoughts or talk of death or suicide



mollypear -> RE: Depression? (11/2/2009 4:28:52 PM)

When I was depressed, it was because I wasn't relying on God to see me through my life. Coincidence? I think not...



pink_becca3 -> RE: Depression? (11/2/2009 5:28:45 PM)

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ORIGINAL: mollypear

When I was depressed, it was because I wasn't relying on God to see me through my life. Coincidence? I think not...


I forgot to mention that. I wasn't letting God lead me and I didn't realize that I couldn't do it on my own.



fallenstar -> RE: Depression? (11/6/2009 4:06:26 PM)

I had depression awhile back, not from teenage drama, It just came out of nowhere. I was having a great life, starring in The Importance of Being Earnest at my school, had good grades, and tons of friends, when I suddenly felt like my life was disorganised. It started there, but got waaaay worse when I started taking psilocybe (magic mushrooms) to "trip out", when I ended up having a bad trip and when I came down from it I felt awful. I became a nihilist, and life sort of lost all motivation. I felt like there was no point to life, like my whole existence was just a swirling black hole. It was like nothing mattered. I had no emotions. I kept doing drugs, trying all sorts of new ones to see if they could fix what I had done. But nothing really helped. I would be tweaked all day, just to come down later and crave that high again.
I went to church one day with my sister, who is a devout Protestant. As I prayed, I could feel the weight lifting for the first time. It was amazing. I knew god had been there the whole time. It was just like the footprints story. The time I needed God the most was when he really watched after me. Through all the times I might have overdosed or done somthing stupid while I was high, God kept me safe. To this day I'm not depressed anymore, but I posted this to say that the time you feel you may be all alone in the universe, God can always heal you.



MainstayNut -> RE: Depression? (11/6/2009 8:40:39 PM)

quote:

ORIGINAL: fallenstar

I had depression awhile back, not from teenage drama, It just came out of nowhere. I was having a great life, starring in The Importance of Being Earnest at my school, had good grades, and tons of friends, when I suddenly felt like my life was disorganised. It started there, but got waaaay worse when I started taking psilocybe (magic mushrooms) to "trip out", when I ended up having a bad trip and when I came down from it I felt awful. I became a nihilist, and life sort of lost all motivation. I felt like there was no point to life, like my whole existence was just a swirling black hole. It was like nothing mattered. I had no emotions. I kept doing drugs, trying all sorts of new ones to see if they could fix what I had done. But nothing really helped. I would be tweaked all day, just to come down later and crave that high again.
I went to church one day with my sister, who is a devout Protestant. As I prayed, I could feel the weight lifting for the first time. It was amazing. I knew god had been there the whole time. It was just like the footprints story. The time I needed God the most was when he really watched after me. Through all the times I might have overdosed or done somthing stupid while I was high, God kept me safe. To this day I'm not depressed anymore, but I posted this to say that the time you feel you may be all alone in the universe, God can always heal you.


Oh my gosh...that's amazing! [:D]



SerenaLilly -> RE: Depression? (11/27/2009 11:09:59 PM)

Well I have all the symptoms and have had them for most of my 14 years of life... I know that I can get over this, but I don't. I have an awful past that I would rather not describe. I DO know however, that I can have a pleasant life if I put my trust in God and let go of the past... But I'm having trouble letting go of everything that's happened...
Please pray for me, everyone. I need help.



MainstayNut -> RE: Depression? (11/28/2009 11:03:34 AM)

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ORIGINAL: SerenaLilly

Well I have all the symptoms and have had them for most of my 14 years of life... I know that I can get over this, but I don't. I have an awful past that I would rather not describe. I DO know however, that I can have a pleasant life if I put my trust in God and let go of the past... But I'm having trouble letting go of everything that's happened...
Please pray for me, everyone. I need help.


Hey there, and welcome to the boards! [:)] Sorry to hear about the depression...I've had it before on numerous occassions and it's certainly no picnic. I will keep you in my prayers for sure. Maybe you could find some help here or if your struggling with your faith, here. Hope this helps! [:D]



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