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Hi housecat, It is different for everybody, and I don’t know if there is a formula that increases enthusiasm. Perhaps try to get involved in something that you find interesting. Antidepressants can help, but they do not treat the depression. They just suppress the symptoms so life becomes a little m...

I don’t think age is relevant to hardship and painful experiences. Many of us are born into an abusive environment. Consequently, by the time they reach their teenage years, they are already damaged. This can go well into their adulthood, often with a lifelong impact. It’s interesting when you said ...

Hi Sbreen01, You’ve certainly had your fair share of trials and tribulations. I’m in awe of how you’ve endured so much. I can really see why you said, “my life has no purpose.” Is it any wonder why you feel this way with what you have and continue to endure with your health, financial hardship, rela...

Hi Athena, It takes time to heal from depression. This friend gave you some relief from the depression because you had someone to talk to. But you’ll still need to work on overcoming it alongside the support of your friends and other support networks. Try not to feel disheartened, Athena. Things wil...

Hi BrokePen, Based on what you’ve said now and in other posts, Luna has unrealistic expectations. She is so focused on the material side of life to the point of making herself miserable, hostile, etc. You would know whether or not you are in an abusive relationship. If your partner is habitually bei...

As the other posters mentioned, we hope you feel comfortable to share more about experiences and feelings on here. I think it is only natural for people to get awkward or feel uncomfortable when it comes to the topic of suicide. Suicide is a sensitive topic, and many people are not sure what to say ...

Haha I’ve never heard of this phobia. You can't get close to pigeons? But they are so beautiful :lol: It’s amazing how many different type of phobias exist, though. I have arachnophobia, mostly of large spiders, such as huntsman spiders. Ugh. I’m already starting to freak a bit just mentioning them ...

As you have acknowledged, it is important to have a plan of action in place in the event your situation changes. It is a shame you’ve had bad experiences and the resulting distrust with hospitals and the mental health system. Ideally, it would be great to have a plan of action in place. In my experi...

Hi Ang0307, Thank you for your comforting words—I’m sure many people here will feel loved and not so alone. I remember when I had depression and some people would tell me that “there are people worse off than you.” At the time, I found these type of statements counterproductive. I do get why people ...

Hi Sbrenn01, Thank you for sharing your story and experiences. I think a lot of people, especially younger folks, will be able to take away something from your story. If anything, it may help others to put their own lives into perspective… there is always someone worse off. This is not to trivialize...

Hi xairo, That was a bold move for you and your family to move to another country to pursue a PhD. Sometimes risks pay off; other times they don’t. It is wonderful that you have a family that supports your decision. I see your dilemma. It sounds like your family is willing to go through whatever str...

Hi AmandaNoh, Oh, I do apologize if I said anything that contributed to you feeling childish lol. But I just wanted to keep it real and give you some perspective on the situation. It can be hard for us to see things clearly when things are happening to us directly. Thus, it can have another person n...

She isn’t thinking clearly right now because of her head space, so much of what she says will be highly irrational and distorted. I would challenge her statement. What does she mean by her statement? In what way does it teach people this? If one believes their life sucks, then it is their responsibi...

Wow, that is very fascinating. Yeah, my hair sucked, too, and it wouldn't cooperate... so off it came. Now I don't stress about it :P I have a friend who is actually very similar to yourself in terms of his own upkeep. He won’t shower unless you remind him to. He always has dirt under his nails. His...

Hi Pizza,

Thank you for introducing yourself. I hope you find this forum to be a source of comfort and an opportunity to share your feelings and experiences with others on here.