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Dealing With Depression
This is a topic that is close to me. I have dealt with depression for the better part of my life. Been seeing doctors for years, taking medications, soul searching, and so on.
Anyone with depression can tell you that its always there, waiting for a chance to raise its head and take your life over. Depression has cost me a lot of things in life that most people take for granted. Things like having a job, emotional stability, relationships, friendships, peace of mind.
I could go out tomorrow and get a job because at the moment, I am doing ok. That can all change though next week. I would end up loosing the job and be right back to square 1. Every job I had in the past, I lost because of this condition. The last job I had was away from home over 10 years ago. I was doing ok until I had a depressed episode. Lost the job and was 2 days away from being kicked out on the street because I couldn't pay the rent. Had no food, no money, no nothing. I had to get my mom to send me a plane ticket to come home.
I have lost friends because they didn't understand what depression was and just didn't want to deal with it. Last gf I had I lost because I fell into a depressed slump after my father died and she got sick of dealing with me.
I take medications that will probably shorten my life by 20 years and though they do help, its not a cure and even with the medications, I am still susceptible to relapses and "bad" days.
Then there are people who make fun of me, say I am weak and go out of their way to avoid me at all costs. Imagine going to the corner store and knowing the people you are standing up in line with would rather smash you in the head with a brick than to say hello to you.
Then there is the burden on your family. I live with my mom still (I am close to 40 years old) because I can't manage to live on my own. Its hard on a family when a member is depressed because they have to deal with it. I am lucky that my family is understanding but there are some families that will put that depressed member out through the door and tell them not to come back because they are too hard to deal with.
I will have to deal with this for the rest of my life, never being able to look forward to having a normal life.
Anyone with depression can tell you that its always there, waiting for a chance to raise its head and take your life over. Depression has cost me a lot of things in life that most people take for granted. Things like having a job, emotional stability, relationships, friendships, peace of mind.
I could go out tomorrow and get a job because at the moment, I am doing ok. That can all change though next week. I would end up loosing the job and be right back to square 1. Every job I had in the past, I lost because of this condition. The last job I had was away from home over 10 years ago. I was doing ok until I had a depressed episode. Lost the job and was 2 days away from being kicked out on the street because I couldn't pay the rent. Had no food, no money, no nothing. I had to get my mom to send me a plane ticket to come home.
I have lost friends because they didn't understand what depression was and just didn't want to deal with it. Last gf I had I lost because I fell into a depressed slump after my father died and she got sick of dealing with me.
I take medications that will probably shorten my life by 20 years and though they do help, its not a cure and even with the medications, I am still susceptible to relapses and "bad" days.
Then there are people who make fun of me, say I am weak and go out of their way to avoid me at all costs. Imagine going to the corner store and knowing the people you are standing up in line with would rather smash you in the head with a brick than to say hello to you.
Then there is the burden on your family. I live with my mom still (I am close to 40 years old) because I can't manage to live on my own. Its hard on a family when a member is depressed because they have to deal with it. I am lucky that my family is understanding but there are some families that will put that depressed member out through the door and tell them not to come back because they are too hard to deal with.
I will have to deal with this for the rest of my life, never being able to look forward to having a normal life.
Some frightening statistics on mental health
THIS IS REALLY FRIGHTENING STATISTIC,
PROBABLY ONE OF THE MOST WORRISOME IN RECENT YEARS.
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* 12% of the women in the world
are on medication for treatment of mental illness.
That's truly scary....
Why ?
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Because it means that about 88% of you women
who badly need treatment are running around untreated.
Yes, it's a joke ladies. Put the gun down.
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PROBABLY ONE OF THE MOST WORRISOME IN RECENT YEARS.
.
.
.
.
* 12% of the women in the world
are on medication for treatment of mental illness.
That's truly scary....
Why ?
.
.
.
.
Because it means that about 88% of you women
who badly need treatment are running around untreated.
Yes, it's a joke ladies. Put the gun down.
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The Best Part Of The Day #
Well l am not long back from walking the Dog
And lt struck me again that it ls a lovely time of
Evening just as it darkens. It is Grand and calm.
Maybe the first and last hour of the day is the best .
I know it will get colder all too soon so l am enjoying this time now
No rugby today (rest day ) so no excuse there either
Hope everyone here from all nations enjoy Rugby World Cup '15
M7 
And lt struck me again that it ls a lovely time of
Evening just as it darkens. It is Grand and calm.
Maybe the first and last hour of the day is the best .
I know it will get colder all too soon so l am enjoying this time now
No rugby today (rest day ) so no excuse there either
Hope everyone here from all nations enjoy Rugby World Cup '15
M7 
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in low spirits.........
Everyone has their “bad days.” Other people may do things that are not expected or appreciated, causing a person to be highly disappointed. Or a person might believe that another person is “Polly Perfect,” who seemingly has never had a care in her life, and somehow goes through life without any problems. These, and other emotional issues, can cause emotional problems.
But there is far more to it than emotional or psychological issues. Why is one person depressed by their problems, while another person, who has even more reasons to be depressed, is not affected by their problems?
In many cases a relatively normal situation is compounded by foods that are eaten. It is not that foods are bad, it is the way that foods are processed and it is the things that are added to the foods that can be bad. A person who eats whole, raw foods, such as whole grains, fruits and vegetables, rarely has foods contribute to their psychological problems. But even in this case, food allergies may come into play.
It should be made perfectly clear that many emotional problems are predominantly caused by diet. It may be a food allergy (e.g. to food dye) or a substance added to foods (e.g. aspartame or MSG) or the way foods are processed (e.g. trans-fatty acids), or heavy metals that find their way into the body (e.g. mercury and aluminum from vaccinations) but foods frequently play a far more significant part than most people realize.
In many cases an emotional problem is a combination of both situational events and foods!!! Let me say that again: in many cases an emotional problem is a combination of both situational events and foods!!!
Another issue that needs to be dealt with is whether to seek professional help or to deal with the problem within the circle of family and friends. This decision can only be made by the family, but the decision is not always an easy one.
It will help immensely to know what causes the problem. And since the problem may be a food problem, such as a food allergy, too much aspartame, lack of a critical nutrient, etc. it is critical to understand everything that might be a cause, especially those things that are beyond situational events.
The first level is to deal with the problem using family and friends. This level should include an analysis of what foods are eaten and may be contributing to the problem. Many cases which appear to have nothing to do with food are in fact caused mainly by food issues.
However, in rare cases where suicide is a real potential, there may be no choice but to immediately seek professional help for the short term, and deal with the causes in the long term.
However, there is a trade-off in dealing with professional help. When a person is forcefully put in a mental ward of a hospital there is a permanent stigma that may cause more long-term harm than by dealing with the problem within the family. Each case is different and each case must be dealt with common sense and much contemplation
But there is far more to it than emotional or psychological issues. Why is one person depressed by their problems, while another person, who has even more reasons to be depressed, is not affected by their problems?
In many cases a relatively normal situation is compounded by foods that are eaten. It is not that foods are bad, it is the way that foods are processed and it is the things that are added to the foods that can be bad. A person who eats whole, raw foods, such as whole grains, fruits and vegetables, rarely has foods contribute to their psychological problems. But even in this case, food allergies may come into play.
It should be made perfectly clear that many emotional problems are predominantly caused by diet. It may be a food allergy (e.g. to food dye) or a substance added to foods (e.g. aspartame or MSG) or the way foods are processed (e.g. trans-fatty acids), or heavy metals that find their way into the body (e.g. mercury and aluminum from vaccinations) but foods frequently play a far more significant part than most people realize.
In many cases an emotional problem is a combination of both situational events and foods!!! Let me say that again: in many cases an emotional problem is a combination of both situational events and foods!!!
Another issue that needs to be dealt with is whether to seek professional help or to deal with the problem within the circle of family and friends. This decision can only be made by the family, but the decision is not always an easy one.
It will help immensely to know what causes the problem. And since the problem may be a food problem, such as a food allergy, too much aspartame, lack of a critical nutrient, etc. it is critical to understand everything that might be a cause, especially those things that are beyond situational events.
The first level is to deal with the problem using family and friends. This level should include an analysis of what foods are eaten and may be contributing to the problem. Many cases which appear to have nothing to do with food are in fact caused mainly by food issues.
However, in rare cases where suicide is a real potential, there may be no choice but to immediately seek professional help for the short term, and deal with the causes in the long term.
However, there is a trade-off in dealing with professional help. When a person is forcefully put in a mental ward of a hospital there is a permanent stigma that may cause more long-term harm than by dealing with the problem within the family. Each case is different and each case must be dealt with common sense and much contemplation
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Autumn ls Here #
Hi Everyone ! Just An Observation here (ln lreland) as the
Birds and Creatures start to get restless with the dip in temperature. Brrrrr...
Also the last major Championship match was played out between Kerry and Dublin (who
Prevailed )
so it starts to feel like Winter. There are lots of nature programmes
Now and l must say l would watch them ahead of Come Dancing / X Factor etc. just for the
Bit of learning you stand to gain. I think the celebrities and presenters go too far and flog them
To death. Often before the third week as well !
Ireland are currently in the Rugby World Cup along with the nations of residence of many of the
Regulars on here. A wise man once said "There is no finer childhood than the one that is balanced
Between Sport and the lmaginary ". Where dreams meet reality
That man ls Eric Cantona.
Enjoy the World Cup Everybody on here and Stay Safe 
M7
Just An Observation here (ln lreland) as theBirds and Creatures start to get restless with the dip in temperature. Brrrrr...
Also the last major Championship match was played out between Kerry and Dublin (who
Prevailed )
so it starts to feel like Winter. There are lots of nature programmesNow and l must say l would watch them ahead of Come Dancing / X Factor etc. just for the
Bit of learning you stand to gain. I think the celebrities and presenters go too far and flog them
To death. Often before the third week as well !
Ireland are currently in the Rugby World Cup along with the nations of residence of many of the
Regulars on here. A wise man once said "There is no finer childhood than the one that is balanced
Between Sport and the lmaginary ". Where dreams meet reality
That man ls Eric Cantona.
Enjoy the World Cup Everybody on here
and Stay Safe M7
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BEE STINGS!!!
My daughter blundered into a nest of ground hornets & got stung 25+ times.
NOT life threatening...she's not allergic.
She is, however, MISERABLE!
Does anyone know any remedies to relieve the swelling/itching?
Besides feeling miserable, she is also feeling rather vengeful.
Does anyone know a good way to eradicate a nest of ground hornets?
Thanks for any suggestions!
NOT life threatening...she's not allergic.
She is, however, MISERABLE!
Does anyone know any remedies to relieve the swelling/itching?
Besides feeling miserable, she is also feeling rather vengeful.
Does anyone know a good way to eradicate a nest of ground hornets?
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Mercury.....
Is mercury Toxic?....high levels of mercury can cause health problems.....
A highly toxic form (methylmercury) builds up in fish, shellfish and animals that eat fish. Fish and shellfish are the main sources of methylmercury exposure to humans. Mercury exposure at high levels can harm the brain, heart, kidneys, lungs, and immune system... .. ...How is mercury dangerous?
Health effects of mercury exposure. Elemental and methylmercury are toxic to the central and peripheral nervous systems. The inhalation of mercury vapour can produce harmful effects on the nervous, digestive and immune systems, lungs and kidneys, and may be fatal. ... ............What does mercury do to your body?
Mercury has no value to the human body and is best thought of as poison. The effects of mercury exposure vary depending on the form and level of exposure. Acute exposure to mercury vapor can produce serious effects on the nervous system including psychotic reactions, hallucinations, suicidal tendencies and delirium. .. ...............Which organ does mercury poisoning affect?
Mercury salts affect primarily the gastrointestinal tract and the kidneys, and can cause severe kidney damage; however, as they cannot cross the blood–brain barrier easily, mercury salts inflict little neurological damage without continuous or heavy exposure. .. ...
A highly toxic form (methylmercury) builds up in fish, shellfish and animals that eat fish. Fish and shellfish are the main sources of methylmercury exposure to humans. Mercury exposure at high levels can harm the brain, heart, kidneys, lungs, and immune system... .. ...How is mercury dangerous?
Health effects of mercury exposure. Elemental and methylmercury are toxic to the central and peripheral nervous systems. The inhalation of mercury vapour can produce harmful effects on the nervous, digestive and immune systems, lungs and kidneys, and may be fatal. ... ............What does mercury do to your body?
Mercury has no value to the human body and is best thought of as poison. The effects of mercury exposure vary depending on the form and level of exposure. Acute exposure to mercury vapor can produce serious effects on the nervous system including psychotic reactions, hallucinations, suicidal tendencies and delirium. .. ...............Which organ does mercury poisoning affect?
Mercury salts affect primarily the gastrointestinal tract and the kidneys, and can cause severe kidney damage; however, as they cannot cross the blood–brain barrier easily, mercury salts inflict little neurological damage without continuous or heavy exposure. .. ...
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CIGARETTE.......
I hate cigarette smokers. I think you have to be a total idiot to smoke. And I support laws that restrict smoking inside a building where non-smokers have to breathe it. But when you're outside where the ratio of air to fumes is low, you have to be reasonable and let the idiots smoke. Does it make them less of an idiot because they are allowed to smoke? No. But this is CS ( America) where you have the freedom to be an idiot if that's what you choose to do..... .... ....
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WOULDN'T IT BE GREAT IF......
There Were Different Sections Here For All Of
The Blogs , Forums , Games , Quizzes etc. ?
You know when you log in and see who is online and
Maybe read a profile of maybe someone not too far away
(As per profile anyway ) ?
And you drop a line as you are both logged in but they do not
Reply as they are bloggers / poets Just examples
There is no real way of knowing. There was a lady not too happy
Here lately that people were making friend requests without getting
To know her which is fair enough. But for all we know maybe that was
Their way of saying they liked her blog How Can We Know ?
People get slated for posting and not allowing replies ?
It is their perogative and within the rules. I will sign off by saying if one person
Sees a glass half empty but another sees it half full it is scientifically possible for
Both of them to be correct .
B
Happy Blogging
Sean
The Blogs , Forums , Games , Quizzes etc. ?
You know when you log in and see who is online and
Maybe read a profile of maybe someone not too far away
(As per profile anyway ) ?
And you drop a line as you are both logged in but they do not
Reply as they are bloggers / poets Just examples
There is no real way of knowing. There was a lady not too happy
Here lately that people were making friend requests without getting
To know her which is fair enough. But for all we know maybe that was
Their way of saying they liked her blog
How Can We Know ?People get slated for posting and not allowing replies ?
It is their perogative and within the rules. I will sign off by saying if one person
Sees a glass half empty but another sees it half full it is scientifically possible for
Both of them to be correct .
B
Happy Blogging
Sean
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