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northmelbournefc said:
Anyone else overeat when they get extremely stressed or depressed?
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No, well, Depends. For me, Mild level everyday common depression then yes this leads to wanting carbs and stimuli of flavour, Depression tied with critical life situations and stress leads to no appetite, just wants to sleep. The higher level of depression is basically on the verge of wanting to sleep permanently and that's why you don't feel like eating or anything aside from sleeping. Usually when a person feels 100% helpless and or lost, gone.
So theres is low level, mid level, high level, etc...all that.

Now this is all a mindset, because depression plays tricks on the person. What i mean is, this is where a good therapist can change a persons perspective and outlook very quickly, sometimes with hour sessions over many times, but remember the depressed person is stuck in a lock-mode in terms of thinking. Environments usually don't help that person either unless it's super encouraging, as environments are usually going to peddle the reactive brain too depressive behaviour. So this is why a therapist and medication can really help.

The depressed mind however easily becomes exhausted and getting to that point of feeling ok again can feel impossible, especially on your own without any support.

Serotonin, hydration, basic nutrition does help, exercise etc and feeling productive on any given day.

Aside from food effects, People also may not realise that your unique personality might not be a match for your everyday existence, so what this means is that the person needs to find out what is a good match for their daily environments. So changing that might help as well. This means doing some psychological tests, quizzes, figuring out what your levels are on the categories of stuff like schizoid, BPD, APD, Introvert, Extrovert, organised, Paranoia, Assertive, Non-Assertive, Conscientious, etc etc etc..

Also, I really don't want to be encouraging alcohol, however, for some people who do feel stuck, it can help the brain in terms of living in the NOW! It's better to practice mindfulness, however some people just can't seem to break free from their practiced mindset. Again, controlled drinking, might help those who need a bit of an initial two steps forward. If nothing else has worked. Most adults can do controlled drinking as it's a fairly rational decision. Those who can't let go, probably stick to just trying mindfulness techniques, etc...whatever helps.
 
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Get the bit about exhaustion. As I get older I am really thinking I might in time have to change careers to work for myself. I just won't be able to do 45 + hours in a juiced up high pressure environment.
Struggle at times with all jobs as you have to either follow without question or be some sort of he man. NFI what my aged future has but find society really has warped expectations
 
I went through a bad year. Really bad. I won't go into too much detail - but it involved approaching 30 years old and basically realising I was about 10% happy with my life. The other 90% was s**t I was miserable with. I moped for about 9 months. Did nothing. Felt sorry for myself. Barely left the house. Got fat. Did nothing but watch movies and play video games. Barely spoke to anyone. Isolated myself. All the things we do when we aren't happy.

I finally broke through that slump with some Lexapro and Mirtazapine at the minimum doses and starting exercising, eating correctly, cleaning up. The little things, the things you lose when you feel depressed. Now I'm not going to say that took me out of depression by itself. It didn't. But it got the ball rolling. I've gone from 119kg to 70kg; am in the midst of a career change due to a rise in confidence and I've cut off a lot of the dead weight that made me unhappy. Not too mention I developed a very beautiful and healthy relationship with cannabis which greatly helped. I even get asked for I.D at every bottle shop again... AT 30!

Now I'm midway through 30 on my way to 31 and A LOT has changed over that year, the majority of that on the inside. I have no social media - I spend very little time on the internet. I still do all the the things I did when I was depressed - but I do them in a healthy way now. Rather than the whole day being spent like a potato - I only potato out when I'm dying to. This was I enjoy it. It's a treat, not a lifestyle. If I have any energy in me; I dedicate it towards doing something; whether it's exercise, reading, learning a new hobby, overcoming something.

I know everyone has a different way of coping and dealing with things but doing those little things to get the ball rolling... well it's not just cliche` it does really help move you forward even that 1%. I ******* hope you guys suffering find your way out! I really do.

Much love.
 
Feeling totally worthless and couldn't give a * if a truck ran me Dow... Got through the blues and now PND has smashed me in the face like a brick... I suck, life sucks and I'm a s**t bag.

Better out than in they say... I wonder which toerag will pick on me next!
 
My girlfriend and support bed left me a week ago. I'm stuck in a small country town with nothing but my day job to keep me distracted. I'm okay until I come home each evening, and with no friends to reach out to and no one to socialise with my mind starts racing. My anxiety and depression is peaking and I want to try again for the third time. Maybe it will be the charm.

I feel numb to the world. My medications are no longer working and I cannot see my psych until after Christmas. I just want the pain to end and I'm beginning to want that at any lengths.
 
MKMatty said:
My girlfriend and support bed left me a week ago. I'm stuck in a small country town with nothing but my day job to keep me distracted. I'm okay until I come home each evening, and with no friends to reach out to and no one to socialise with my mind starts racing. My anxiety and depression is peaking and I want to try again for the third time. Maybe it will be the charm.

I feel numb to the world. My medications are no longer working and I cannot see my psych until after Christmas. I just want the pain to end and I'm beginning to want that at any lengths.
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Are you still in contact with her? What was the reason she left? Are there any groups you can attend to get to know other people?
 
I'm exhausted. To the point a bus could hit and I wouldn't care. Life has simply become an endless chore with no joy. Work. Make money never get ahead. Always bon the edge of getting fired ******* up anywayHome. Deal with some bullshit. Social/women try and impress somehow. Christmas? More bullshit. Just think life is a piss take anyway. This is hell
 

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Jesus. My heart goes out to you all. I just read the last few posts in here and am gob smacked. Feels bad that others feel so low.



Sincerely wish you all peace ahead and hopefully some respite over Christmas and a prosperous New Year. It's awful one should have to endure this, particularly at this time of the year.
 
MKMatty said:
My girlfriend and support bed left me a week ago. I'm stuck in a small country town with nothing but my day job to keep me distracted. I'm okay until I come home each evening, and with no friends to reach out to and no one to socialise with my mind starts racing. My anxiety and depression is peaking and I want to try again for the third time. Maybe it will be the charm.

I feel numb to the world. My medications are no longer working and I cannot see my psych until after Christmas. I just want the pain to end and I'm beginning to want that at any lengths.
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P.M me anytime. If you need to vent, go for it. Vent as much as you like.



I got time for you. I'll listen to ya and we can chat.
 
Macpotata said:
Jesus. My heart goes out to you all. I just read the last few posts in here and am gob smacked. Feels bad that others feel so low.



Sincerely wish you all peace ahead and hopefully some respite over Christmas and a prosperous New Year. It's awful one should have to endure this, particularly at this time of the year.
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Great post- would just like to echo the sentiments. All the best to everyone itt.
 
If I could describe anti depressants, they basically clear your mind of junk thoughts, and make you more calm, this is very helpful for people with depression and negative thoughts flying around like an asteroid field in their heads. Very helpful, they can help many people for that reason. There is no high like drinking, it just helps to stop rumination and clear your mind.

it will basically turn off your inner monologue of negativity, or reduce it a lot.
 
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You can't suppress your emotions and inner demons as they will boil to the fore eventually and explode. They must be dealt with, but acknowledged first.

As you all know childhood plays a massive factor and in many cases you revert back to what you know, were taught in childhood. That's just the tip of the iceberg because many more situations occur due to life experiences and choices.

It's a massive, in depth subject with many pieces to the puzzle. But if the inner child is hurt and not healed ( acknowledged, dealt with, steps taken to heal or at least cope which is another huge ongoing process and subject ) then it's hard to fix everything else that's happened as well.


Once again, that's just the tip of the iceberg. And everyone has different experiences and situations, so to state the obvious, not all have had a bad childhood or one that hasn't been dealt with.

For depression there are various paths and routes to ensure a productive, happy, functional life but it's a number of mechanisms needed to constantly stay on top of the black dog.



Persistence, and consistent tools and ways are constantly needed.
 
Guys I hope the New Year can be kind to you all, and you kind to yourselves. It takes practice and perseverance to get one's self in a good state of mind and body, and even more so staying there.

Read this as it may help in some way, and be weary of who and what you put your energy into, and surround yourself in. Don't put yourself in and around chaotic situations and chaotic people.


You may or may not be consciously aware of positive and negative energy.
Certain people radiate positive energy, and others negative energy. But understanding positive and negative energy in others goes much father than simply recognizing the energy someone exudes.
A person’s energy is a combination of their past, their mindset, their dominant thoughts, and their perception of the world. Sometimes that energy is easily felt, and other times it manifests subtly and subconsciously.
Positive people are loving, happy, compassionate, kind and supportive. You intuitively feel safe, happy and relaxed around them. Their vibe is welcoming.
Negative people are judgmental, unhappy (complainers) and they like to put others down. You intuitively feel insecure, unhappy and tense around them. Their vibe is off-putting.
Here’s how to recognize both positive a negative energy in yourself and others.
What Is Positive Energy?
Simpy put, positive energy is a group of positive attitudes, emotions, and thinking patterns.
Generosity, kindness, empathy, optimism, and enthusiasm are all aspects of positive energy.
Some people seem to come by positive energy naturally, while others must work hard to cultivate a positive outlook.
So, how can you learn to identify positive energy?
How do you identify positive energy?
Have you ever heard the old adage about falling in love?
“When you know, you’ll know.”
Well, the same goes for learning to recognize both positive and negative energy.
There’s no one single formula for identifying these forms of energy. It’s more about how you feel when you encounter them.
When you know, you’ll know!
What are the symptoms of negative energy in a body?
One way to pinpoint negative energy is by taking a look at its effects. Because negative energy can affect both the body and mind in pretty powerful ways.
Some of the symptoms of negative energy in your life can include:
  1. Restlessness
  2. Sleepiness
  3. Nervousness
  4. Headaches
  5. Stomach aches
  6. Fatigue
  7. Heavy breathing
  8. Confusion
  9. Exhaustion
How Do You Get Rid Of Negative Energy?
Do you find yourself surrounded by negative energy with no end in sight? Don’t panic.
There are plenty of things you can do to alleviate negative energy.
Here are 7 ways to get rid of negative energy in your life.
1. Do whatever makes you happy
What lights your inner fire?
What makes you feel right and good?
Do more of it.
Stay tuned with your dreams

2. Tune into your mind/body
If you have a gut feeling about something, follow it. Your body is just one way for your Higher Self to communicate with you, so heed those red flag/green flag signals and don’t try to second-guess them or override them with logic.
Your Higher Self can see the bigger picture.
What happens if you go against your intuitive wisdom? You will be unhappy, resentful, frustrated, guilty, sad, angry… yuck!
Always go with the gut feelings that feel good and listen to the ones that feel bad. If they feel bad now, before you’ve acted on your decision, then you can be sure that they will be even worse once you’ve crossed the line.
3. Choose to see the good in people
Some people are simply awful to deal with. There’s no getting around that.
However, you don’t have to allow their negativity to impact you, and once your interaction with them is over, you don’t have to carry their negativity.
You don’t have to lower your vibration (and thoughts, words and actions) to their level. You can remain above all their negativity.
Instead of criticizing, blaming or judging someone, make it a point to:
  • Compliment them on something
  • Be compassionate to the inner pain that is causing them to behave badly
  • Let it go!
Control Your Energy

4. Know you are in control of your own energy
You are influenced by the energy of others, but to what degree, is actually entirely up to you.
As Eleanor Roosevelt said, “No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.”
The same philosophy applies to those who seek to make you feel angry, sad, or worthless. It’s your choice whether to treat someone’s words as the gospel truth or just an opinion!
5. Depression and anxiety can take hold very quickly but you don’t have to wallow in them
Wallowing begins with embodying an emotion by saying “I am.”
How many times have you said, “I am angry” or “I am sad”?
Saying that embodies the emotion!
It’s better to experience the emotion — “I am feeling sad” or “I am feeling angry” — but do not ever say, “I am sad” or “I am angry.”
Do not embody those feelings. Experience them and let them go.
6. Talk about what can go right instead of what can go wrong
Focus on the future you want to create — a future based on love, happiness, abundance, and freedom. And avoid speaking of a future based on fear, pain, lack and problems. This takes effort, but you can retrain yourself to raise your vibration by deliberately focusing on the best-case outcome.
Recently, scientists have proven that persistent negative thoughts and emotions impact the body. Negative beliefs make people prone to disease.
The energy of thoughts affects the cells by altering the chemicals that make up the cells, that nourish the cells and that communicate with the cells. Support your body and well-being by choosing to think positive thoughts.
Elevate Positive Energy

7. Imagine the two poles of energy
It’s like a temperature gauge on your water faucet. Both ends are water, only one end is hot and the other is cold.
Let’s apply that to energy: on the high end is the positive, high-vibrating energy that causes everything in that area of your life to be going smoothly. On the low end is the negative, low-vibrating energy that causes everything in that area of your life to be a series of problems and struggles.
Whenever you find yourself in a situation you don’t like, mentally elevate your energy as high as your beliefs will allow, toward the high end of the spectrum. The more you do this, the more you will elevate your vibration, gradually changing your beliefs and therefore gradually changing your circumstances.
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God Bless guys stay safe and have a great new year. Enjoy now!
 
AvantGardener said:
Just when you think you're better it strikes up worse than ever.

Had been doing so much to be better and boom it just comes up back from nowhere and hits you like a steam train
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Highs and lows are apart of life for anybody. Even for people without depression.

Know your triggers, and know what helps you get back on track when such a negative situation has occurred. It takes time and energy, as well as consistent, persistent work. For some exercise helps as it can break the vicious cycle, albeit momentarily. The flood of endorphins coming in will certainly help.

Do a combination of things like meditation and relaxation, exercise, going to the beach and having fun etc. Watch some comedy, favourite shows and movies as well as listening to music and just unwinding/ getting r&r. Catch up with a mate or call them.

There's a time to be idle and a time to be proactive. A combination of everything is essential.

Just do the best you can, with what you can.


Good luck my friend.
 
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