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Mental Health |OT| Depression & Co.
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One of the things I do when I'm sad is go outside for a walk (if I can manage it). Tonight, it started to rain (not a rarity in Seattle) and instead of lifting my hood, I just stood there and let the drops fall into my hair and down my face.
It's a bit of a cliche but it makes me feel like I'm alive. Also, I went up to the roof of my building (best view in the neighborhood) and took this:
It's a bit of a cliche but it makes me feel like I'm alive. Also, I went up to the roof of my building (best view in the neighborhood) and took this:
Here is another picture for the incredible Photo Week! I took it this morning after Oomi convinced me to take a picture! It is my backyard after cutting the grass. Unfortunately, no grass made it into the actual picture. 
One of the things I do when I'm sad is go outside for a walk (if I can manage it). Tonight, it started to rain (not a rarity in Seattle) and instead of lifting my hood, I just stood there and let the drops fall into my hair and down my face.
It's a bit of a cliche but it makes me feel like I'm alive. Also, I went up to the roof of my building (best view in the neighborhood) and took this:
I love this, jb! Not as much as my wedding advice, but this is still great!
This is what I want photo week to be - the reasons we go out, and the beauty we find there!
Keep it up, guys!
Here is another picture for the incredible Photo Week! I took it this morning after Oomi convinced me to take a picture! It is my backyard after cutting the grass. Unfortunately, no grass made it into the actual picture.
That is awesome, Mike! So relaxing!
I'll just quintuple post. No worries. :/
Gorgeous, humbugs! You'll have to take me when I come visit you!
... Are you me? I could LITERALLY write the exam same post you just wrote. Just replace Seattle with Vancouver (not like it changes the weather), and your picture with my neighbourhood:
Alternatively, nearby: (posted this pic before)
I'm probably not you but you never know.
I've never been to Vancouver but I've always wanted to check it out. I have very few excuses, living relatively close to the border.
So uhm.. After 7-8 years of lurking, here I am. I guess it's fitting that my first post is in this thread. Some of you know me from chat. I feel like I should write a long post of (platy)Prax porportions because this community have helped me a lot over the years and I hope I can give some of that back.
Yeah Vancouver's quite pretty. Here are my 2 probably most favourite "widescape" city pictures I took.
One of the city I live in:
and one of the city I'm from:
Hey! I recognize you.
Uh... Welcome, I guess? 
One of the city I live in:
and one of the city I'm from:
Hey! I recognize you.
Uh... Welcome, I guess? Humbugs, beautiful! I love that little ridiculous tree in the first picture.
Swe! Hello!
Swe! Hello!
User 100115
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I am so happy you are here finally! I can't welcome you enough. Welcome, and enjoy gaf. You are officially my favorite junior.
I could not be happier to have our very own Swecide here! For those of you who don't know him, he helps run the chat and mumble, is a steadfast friend to a lot of us (myself included), and an all-around great guy. I can't begin to describe what he has done for me personally. It is a great honor to call him a friend. He points out lots of stuff that happens in this thread to those of us in chat watching over things and is a real champion for the cause. Welcome, Swe! It has been fantastic getting to know you, getting to call you a friend, and now seeing you here!
Welcome! Keep posting here and you won't be a junior for long.
I really like this thread. It's comforting and there's some incredibly nice people here.
So ive had on and off depression for a while now, which I do take medication for, but very recent,y, ive been having massive anxiety attacks, along woth being horrifically depressed where its hard for me to do anything.
Unfortunately for me the anxietyattacks are a brand new thing and are causing horrendous problems with my ability to sleep, since all I can do is worry my ass off. I understand that this is all just my brain being derp, and I understand all that shit, but all I want to do is sleep. Is there any tips for anybody in this thread whos had some problems similar to mine?
Unfortunately for me the anxietyattacks are a brand new thing and are causing horrendous problems with my ability to sleep, since all I can do is worry my ass off. I understand that this is all just my brain being derp, and I understand all that shit, but all I want to do is sleep. Is there any tips for anybody in this thread whos had some problems similar to mine?
You take any sleep aids? Honestly I have difficulty sleeping without one. I've had success with Trazodone and Amitriptyline. My mother who suffers from severe anxiety and PTSD also takes Amitriptyline for sleep.
I havent started taking them yet becuase my doctor seems against the idea of giving me them
Ive tried a few over the counter stuff but it generally just makes me groggy, but not sleepy which sucks majorly
That's what's great about Trazodone and Amitriptyline for me in my personal experience. Very little side effects, I don't feel groggy or anything in the morning, unlike like say benadryl would make me feel. Benadryl is quite effective at knocking me out, but it makes me incredibly groggy. They are anti-depressants, but prescribed in low doses are pretty much just great sleep aids.
Bagel has a great post on the subject I see just above. Speak of the devil, time to take my medication so I can crash.
Agent Cooper
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I wanna post a pic but I'm super tired... Golly.
So...
1) Picture Week! Post whatever pics you take! I wasn't envisioning self portraits, but whatever. The idea is to go out in the world and make a little record of it!
2) I leave for Maine in two weeks. I will have no internet. Send me your addresses, tho, and I will write you actual letters! Some of you have already gotten them and seem happy with the results! I'm much sweeter in my letters!
3) I have another idea for a traveling depression-GAF notebook. You will send me an address, and i will mail a little notebook to you (small enough to fit in an envelope). You'll have a page or two for art, or inspirational messages, or questions, or whatever. Then you send it back to me, and I send it to the next person (so your addresses only get shared with one person). It will travel the world and you can carry it for a time to feel inspired and connected! Sounds good? PM me addresses for both projects! I'll start a few notebooks at once if there's interest, so you don't have to wait forever!
Sounds good?
At the very least, let me know if you want a handwritten note from Maine!
And keep the pictures coming!
4) If you're into Animal Crossing, ask me in chat for the friend code list. We kind of have to know you, fair warning.
1) Picture Week! Post whatever pics you take! I wasn't envisioning self portraits, but whatever. The idea is to go out in the world and make a little record of it!
2) I leave for Maine in two weeks. I will have no internet. Send me your addresses, tho, and I will write you actual letters! Some of you have already gotten them and seem happy with the results! I'm much sweeter in my letters!
3) I have another idea for a traveling depression-GAF notebook. You will send me an address, and i will mail a little notebook to you (small enough to fit in an envelope). You'll have a page or two for art, or inspirational messages, or questions, or whatever. Then you send it back to me, and I send it to the next person (so your addresses only get shared with one person). It will travel the world and you can carry it for a time to feel inspired and connected! Sounds good? PM me addresses for both projects! I'll start a few notebooks at once if there's interest, so you don't have to wait forever!
Sounds good?
At the very least, let me know if you want a handwritten note from Maine!
And keep the pictures coming!
4) If you're into Animal Crossing, ask me in chat for the friend code list. We kind of have to know you, fair warning.
SteveWinwood
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Fuck this shit
General shit? Or do you not like my ideas?
*edit* I'm just left hanging! Do my ideas suck?!
SteveWinwood
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No I love ideas. Especially yours.
Just in general.
Just in general.
ThoseDeafMutes
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Welcome!
Diseased Yak
Gold Member
So, after about 2 years of trying to fix my general anxiety disorder with a CBT therapist, I've finally slid down far enough that it was starting to make me really depressed, and I've given up and gone on meds.
Specifically, Zoloft, 50mg. My anxiety is based upon fear of medical conditions and such, so it's very hard to tell if I'm having side effects or not (Note: I just started last night, 1 pill so far). I woke up more groggy than usual. Surely I couldn't be having side effects from one pill, right?
Ugh, I hate having to take medicine to feel "normal", but my depression is getting worse, and my anxiety disorder is making me not want to leave the house. Gotta do something.
Any Zoloft users, please chime in on what your experience was like. Thanks!
Specifically, Zoloft, 50mg. My anxiety is based upon fear of medical conditions and such, so it's very hard to tell if I'm having side effects or not (Note: I just started last night, 1 pill so far). I woke up more groggy than usual. Surely I couldn't be having side effects from one pill, right?
Ugh, I hate having to take medicine to feel "normal", but my depression is getting worse, and my anxiety disorder is making me not want to leave the house. Gotta do something.
Any Zoloft users, please chime in on what your experience was like. Thanks!
I may upload a pic or two once I get internet back at home. The stupid thing has been failing for over a week now, and been completely down for the last 3 days.
Welcome dude, glad to see you can post now.
Took you a long time to appear here, right?
Welcome dude, glad to see you can post now.
If you do something similar for Pokemon X & Y once they come out, I'm in.
Collete
Member
Holy heck, it's swecide! Welcome finally at long last!
Talk to me on steam.
Thinking of giving up on art...It seems pointless now and knowing I'll never become self sufficient on it, like what I wanted it breaks me...It just all feels pointless...No idea why I'm even fighting this disease any longer...For myself? Screw that...My home feels like my prison now...There's nothing or anyone in this town even if i do go out...I don't know why even try to live each day...
SteveWinwood
Member
Do art for yourself, Oomi. We all love it, obviously, but it's a way out of that "prison" that they can't take from you - no one can. It's yours, it's your expression, and it gives your life meaning. If no one ever saw it - and we do see it, and it inspires us (photo week is because of you!) it would still mean everything. A lot of us draw strength from it. Please keep doing it!
Sometimes the issue with pursueing a creative career is that it's hard to accept the "all or nothing" approach isn't practical. It's probably why there is a stereotype of young actors working two jobs waiting tables or something between auditioning for roles to make ends meet.
Many people don't really get noticed or make their break for years, to be realistic. There are always exceptions but I believe compromising what you're willing to do to pay the bills while still making time for your passion is important.
Feel free to pm if there's a time you'd like to discuss resume business. Sorry, I haven't been around as much, been preoccupied at home, work and a little under the weather.
Hey! I recognize you.
Welcome! Keep posting here and you won't be a junior for long.
I really like this thread. It's comforting and there's some incredibly nice people here.
Swecide! Radness.
Took you a long time to appear here, right?
Welcome dude, glad to see you can post now.
Thank you all! I will probably be a junior for a long time, you know quality over quantity. Besides I want to stay as Fictions favorite for as long as possible
I feel as if I've been missing out on a lot of what has been going on for you all ever since I started working. Work is really good for me but as I'm sure most of you chat regulars have noticed weekends can still be a bitch, but you're always there to pick me up. My therapist and I are on a three month break now during the summer, she thinks I'm well enough to continue on my own. It's great to hear those words from someone that knows me but at the same time very scary. For the most part of the last seven years I've had someone to talk to. Right now I feel very positive about it though.
Don't give up on your art! I've said it before in chat but I don't think you were around, I want you to paint my apartment. If you enjoy creating art and get something out of it (on an emotional level) then it's serving its purpose. It took me a long time to rediscover my love for writing. Whenever I told someone that I enjoy writing their first responsoe would always be "Why don't you become a journalist?". It took the fun out if it an instant.
Collete
Member
Thanks for trying to encourage me, guys, but I don't know...I can't do anything but this...So what's the use...I'm fucking weak and helpless...What's the point...Deleted around 13 people from Steam...Feel I'm on the process of isolating myself again...This is the piece I did before I decided to give up:
"You will never get your wings back, even if you reach your salvation," the vines taunt. What is the use?...What is the point of struggling to salvation knowing you'll never belong anywhere...
"You will never get your wings back, even if you reach your salvation," the vines taunt. What is the use?...What is the point of struggling to salvation knowing you'll never belong anywhere...
User 100115
Banned
I made it as far as my front yard!
Some roses that I really need to trim.
And a strange poppy like flower that is growing in a crack in my driveway. I refuse to mow it because PRETTY.
Some roses that I really need to trim.
And a strange poppy like flower that is growing in a crack in my driveway. I refuse to mow it because PRETTY.
Darkmakaimura
Can You Imagine What SureAI Is Going To Do With Garfield?
I couldn't sleep last night. I feel horrible and irritable. I'm going to spend my day pulling a Fringe marathon. I hate this insomnia so much.
Charles Foster Kane
Rosebud
For some reason I thought people didn't post in this thread anymore :/
I forgot it had been moved to community and never checked. How silly.
I forgot it had been moved to community and never checked. How silly.
Continuing pictures and stuff, I'm endlessly fascinated by this fountain, which I usually walk past daily. It's hard to tell but those pillars to the left and right of the main fountain are actually spewing out smoke, giving the entire area an unearthly glow (especially at night, when lights are on).
This is just my advice but speaking as an artist who isn't able to be self-sufficient on it anymore and in fact, can't do it as much as he wants, keep doing it. It's critically important when fighting depression to keep doing the things you love, the things that give meaning to your life.
Plus, as you've seen, you have fans.
Agent Cooper
Member
Don't do that!!! One of your pieces is the background on my computer and it's absolutely beautiful and I love it!!!
Stay with it!!!
man im doing rough right now
I can't say this will fix your problems, but I find that this poem is something I read over when I'm losing sight of the important things and letting my mind wander or worry over negatives that are silly overall. I guess its message has a nice ring to it. I tend to post it a lot. Maybe you'll like it.
© Max Ehrmann 1927 said:
Collete
Member
This is just my advice but speaking as an artist who isn't able to be self-sufficient on it anymore and in fact, can't do it as much as he wants, keep doing it. It's critically important when fighting depression to keep doing the things you love, the things that give meaning to your life.
Plus, as you've seen, you have fans.
Thanks guys...I'll think about it at most...
I have fans but not enough to consider people might buy my work to make a living. I got a small handful of followers on Deviantart but if I were to sell prints tomorrow, barely anyone would buy it. I dunno...maybe it takes time....
Anyways, Mikedip pushed me outside to take more photos so.....
All taken from backyard again.
User 100115
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OMG something about the second one is just so amazing, it legit gave me chills. Awesome photo.
Right on the money. It`s normal to be impatient. I went through years of wanting to start a new type of life RIGHT NOW and made a lot of mistakes learning how to take things one day at a time.
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