Just wondering if anybody else is dealing with Mental Health issues

[silversurfer]

Depressed.

[Brett]

Possible manic depression, like bi-polar

[chrisbrgstrm]

Yep deffinitley am if i ever went in they would probably put me on as many pills as my sister is taking but i can cope without......im not suicidal but i get depressed and emotional easy................

[Defender]

Yeah, I'm dealing with Depression and Anxiety =(

[The Enigmatic]

*raises hand* I've had sever depression for the last 5 or so years.
It comes and goes but after it does go I have no memory of what I had done during the weeks or months only what people have told me. No one had ever really tried helping me and those who did try would give up after time, not that I'm blaming them it's just hat during my depressed periods I'm clearly not myself. But at the end of last year I started seeing a counselor and now I can ask for help when I need it.
I haven't seen a counselor during these school holidays but I think I start up again after I go back to school, seeing as how that was one of the key factors to my depression.
But other than that I'm just crazy in general. :roflmao: (!) :dry:

[Louise]

Depression for the last 20 years but am finally coming through to see the light... let's hope it lasts this time!

[TriBi]

No - but I have been there in the past...

...and it does seem that a LOT of people who are questioning/trying to accept their sexuality have some sort of problems (be it depression, BiPolar, OCD, anxiety etc) - you are not alone - and a lot of people at EC will be able to relate (and empathise - and hopefully help :)).

[SpikySpice]

Im dealign with depression, soemtime si have crazy thoughts, not suicides, but liek I really wanna do soemthign like punch someoen in publci who i dont know, or grab a girl's hair in teh church, it's like i cant keep my hand to myself

I feel blue everyday, Im so scared imma go liek Britney Sps. Thyese days I stared to grab a knife and put it on my wrist

[chrisbrgstrm]

I Shaved my head completley bald when i was depressed and it was before Brittney did it LOL everyone was telling me HEY BRITTNEY COPIED YOU!!! i grew my hair back as fast as i possibly could hahahaha

[tayana]

Moderate depression and severe anxiety. Getting treatment was a godsend.

[Ilayis]

Manic Depressive,ADHD,Anxiety

[Jim1454]

I've suffered with depression off and on most of my life. My inability to deal with some of life's challenges (like being gay) lead ultimately to an addiction, a type of mental illness. A year ago when my life came crashing down around me, I had fairly strong suicidal thoughts.

I'm now in recovery for my addiction, and on a moderate dose of antidepressant to help with my overall mood.

The combination of individual therapy, 12 Step group meetings, and medical intervention (i.e. meds) has allowed me to turn my life around completely. I'm happier than I've likely ever been, despite the challenges I continue to face.

^Please bear in mind that I never make these statements to taunt or brag - I make them to provide hope to others that are currently feeling down and can't imagine a bright future. It can and it does get better if you believe it can and leave yourself open to the possibility.

[chrisbrgstrm]

Never drink when depressed!!! please! i had some of scariest moments in my life being depressed over an ex when i first started drinking and it was with friends and everything to not alone but that didnt matter because hangover were always alone and i used to want to hurt people that did nothing wrong just cause i was mad about something else i never did but i hated myself for even thinking such thoughts

[Psychedelic Bookmarks]

not personally, but my mother is manic depressive. nothing to do with sexuality, she's straight, but i still know about this stuff.

[silversurfer]

yeah I suffer from depression and anxiety and couple other things. I am getting help, but it makes it harder to meet people, not online, but face to face. Because once they find out they are out of here.

[Hollywood]

im pretty sure i have some degree of depression...

[biisme]

ummm...sometimes depression (not that often). sometimes i think i might have borderline personality disorder....and i think i have trichotillomania

[Gustav]

Anxiety and depression

[chrisbrgstrm]

A friend of mine is getting psychiatric help i kinda want to go aswell lol

[membrain]

Severe depression for about 2 years. I've been progressively improving since 2006 and am now out of the worst cycle, thankfully.

[Monique_Massacre]

hmm i have been told that i have Sckitzophrenia ana some form of multiple personality disorder and i am borderline psychotic and i have some form of depression so yea i have a lot of problems

[Vampyrecat]

I've really struggled for the last 5 years. I've had chronic depression, attempted suicide three times, and have too many self inflicted scars. I just felt so overwhelmed by everything. I was being bullied a lot, I had/have major body issues, have been sexually assaulted, too much stress. It just kept coming and I felt really low. I'm actually really surprised I wasn't put on medication when my mum first took me to the doctor. The reason she took me is cos I had a (there's no other word for it) small psychotic episode. I was completely distraught over HOMEWORK. That's how bad it got at one point. That tiny little detail of homework tipped me over and then I missed my rehearsal and I started crying and screaming. Not good.
But I'm doing a lot better now. I think the fact that I've grown a spine (even though I'm still short) and the fact that I'm so much more comfortable with who I am has really helped.

In short, Don't let yourself get dragged down, to the point where you believe there's nothing for you. There always is if you let yourself have a chance to get it.

[CrimsonThunder]

I have nothing.

[JeremyB]

On the brink of bulimia, depression and mood swings... Dunno if it's as severe as bi-polar disorder, but it's there.
My therapist perscribed me Sertraline.. So i'm basically taking zoloft.
But I'm getting better with my eating >_>

[Proud1p4]

I'm currently going through a trial of anti-depressant medication as recommend by a therapist. She thinks it may be more of a chemical imbalance than any deep seated-issue.

[InaRut]

Dyslexia?
hahahaha
I got things so backwards I'm gay!

[nisomer]

social anxiety

[Arioch8688]

Yeah, I've had problems with major depression over the last three years, but I think it's slowly starting to improve.

I also have mild social anxiety and I get really bad panic attacks when something sets me off.

[greg]

I've been down, clinical depression and anxiety attacks. With the desire to get better and the help and support of my wonderful friends, and able to seek advice on this site, and talk/chat to you all has got me through my dark time. To anybody suffering there is light at the end of the tunnel, seek support and dont be scared to ask friends,family for support, dont ever think that you are a burden. We gays have suffered over the centuries and it is no wonder that we feel the way we do. greg

[Bader]

Wow this thread is so sading ,i had teen depression but iam trying to forget those dark ages and move on !

Since depression only leads to sadness and somtimes worse
so i try not get sucked down that road again everytime i have a bad day. Cheer up guys!

[Jim1454]

Wow this thread is so sading ,i had teen depression but iam trying to forget those dark ages and move on !

Since depression only leads to sadness and somtimes worse
so i try not get sucked down that road again everytime i have a bad day. Cheer up guys!

For some people, a little pep talk is all that is required.

Unfortunately, some people can't simply just 'cheer up' and it requires help from professionals and often medication. Talking about it helps the person that suffers to not feel so alone and so 'unusual'. We often feel like we're the only person in the world that feels as bad as we do, but the fact of the matter is there are lots of people that are suffering, and there should be no shame in saying so, and getting help / treatment for it.

I appreciate your sympathy though. What is really sad is that there are people out there that don't know that there is help available to them if they'd just ask or speak up...

[EthanS]

Social anxiety

[Latinokid]

I'm bi-polar and suffer from depression.

[Ty]

I dunno if mental illness or not, I just get randomly depressed sometimes often caused by tiny things that annoy me. Sometimes ends up with me being extremly pissed off and upset all day.

[biisme]

me too!

although, that's not something to be excited about :(

[tayana]

Wow this thread is so sading ,i had teen depression but iam trying to forget those dark ages and move on !

Since depression only leads to sadness and somtimes worse
so i try not get sucked down that road again everytime i have a bad day. Cheer up guys!

I think what is really sad are the numerous people out there who need help and never seek it out for whatever reason. It takes a lot of guts to admit you need help, and even more to take those steps to finding it.

[tehnathan]

Mental health issues run in my family, on either side.

My aunt has depression issues (among other things) and she won't get help, thus it's frustrating for those around her who want to help her.

[Temujin]

Like Jim, I suffered from depression for a long time...probably 10+ years. When I finally got health insurance about 5 years ago the first thing I did was find a therapist. Best decision I ever made. I've managed to avoid medication (I just don't want to go down that road, personal thing) and have since risen above the thick fog that used to surround me. It's amazing how just having someone you can talk to without inhibition can help you identify, face, and defeat what keeps you down.

Fight it!

[KatoKumi]

Anxiety and possible bipolarity disorder :/

Panic attacks too.

[silversurfer]

Hi, I originally posted this thread not with the idea that I wanted to suck anybody into any kind of black vortex but to see and let others know that if you are dealing with these issues what are you doing to help yourself and to feel that I'm not alone in these struggles and to get ideas as how to help myself, which I guess is a bit selfish, I hope the best for everybody in whatever recovery we choose. Mental illness is nothing to be ashamed of and I have to realize myself to remove the stigma as well. Hope that makes any sense, thank you all that have responded. Telling a stranger about a mental illness is sometimes a hard to do thing but there is help.

[Leon481]

I've been dealing with major depression for years. I still don't go a single day without wishing I was dead. That said, I've found many ways to cope and manage it pretty well. At the very least I've been able to stay relatively sane. Honestly, I know what the causes of my depression are, but I just don't have the strength in me to make the drastic changes I need in order to fix it. Until I find a solution, I'm just surviving the best way I know how.

[wherewulfe]

OK LETS DO IT!

bi polar, depression, insomnia, paranoia, trust issues, and multiple personalities =)

i have a FUN mind =)

[Cheech90]

I tend to have really random mood swings daily (Happiness, excitement, sadness, anger, annoyance) my moods change often and quickly over stupid things.

I slip in and out of depression sometimes.

[jockboy01]

I tend to have really random mood swings daily (Happiness, excitement, sadness, anger, annoyance) my moods change often and quickly over stupid things.

At 17, this could be simply because of hormones. It happens to a lot of teenagers. It doesn't necessarily mean you have a mental health issue.

[Hollywood]

I suffer from mild depression...more then just the regular teenage shit.