Depression Page 6

Quote: zooo @ December 3 2008, 1:11 PM GMT

But in my experience (maybe I've known too many uptight people) if I referred to myself as depressed cos someone dumped me, or I was having a hard time at work, people who have actually suffered from clinical depression could get quite offended.

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Some (uptight ) people might say that I suppose, but if those things make you feel depressed, then they are not to be looked down upon just because others may think they're not 'serious' enough issues.

Depression runs in my family, with my sister being the worst affected. I like to think she's had a reasonably happy life so the causes aren't always obvious.

Quote: sootyj @ December 3 2008, 1:06 PM GMT

And a little scary, the only person I knew like that was the daughter of the chief Mormon of Dorset who sat next me to in college.

She wouldn't say bottom as it was a curse word.

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I think some get annoyed when people use 'depressed' when they mean a bit down in the dumps. Like when people say they had a panic attack when really they mean they're heart jumped for a couple of seconds when they thought they'd lost their car keys.

But most people suffering from clinical depression don't have a 'reason' and may seem to have everything - money, a partner, health, etc. It may just be that they lack seratonin. But they souldn't criticise anyone being depressed due to circumstances.

Quote: chipolata @ December 3 2008, 1:10 PM GMT

Don't worry, zooo. One day you'll get breast cancer or you'll end up married to an abusive drunk, then you too will feel true depression.

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You still manage to surprise me on occasion, chip.

Quote: random @ December 3 2008, 1:15 PM GMT

Trust me, it is.

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Yes but it's bearable, treatable and can be a learning experience.

n.b. having know some people with mania, it doesn't neccasairly make you feel sad.

I was lucky enough to get a years talking therapy, it's what got me into comedy (not sure if that's a good thing).

Often when you move away from the stigma (I can't cope with my feelings, will I lose my job?) and the fear (will I kill my self, will I ever feel happy again?)

It doesn't have to be so awful.

Fear of mental illness is often much worse than the illness it's self.

Quote: Dolly Dagger @ December 3 2008, 1:31 PM GMT

I think some get annoyed when people use 'depressed' when they mean a bit down in the dumps. Like when people say they had a panic attack when really they mean they're heart jumped for a couple of seconds when they thought they'd lost their car keys.

But most people suffering from clinical depression don't have a 'reason' and may seem to have everything - money, a partner, health, etc. It may just be that they lack seratonin. But they souldn't criticise anyone being depressed due to circumstances.

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A lot of people can be very, very ill and still maintain a veneer of functionality.

As a pyshciatrist chum put it, the diference between eccentricity and mental illness is wealth.

Quote: Dolly Dagger @ December 3 2008, 1:31 PM GMT

I think some get annoyed when people use 'depressed' when they mean a bit down in the dumps. Like when people say they had a panic attack when really they mean they're heart jumped for a couple of seconds when they thought they'd lost their car keys.

But most people suffering from clinical depression don't have a 'reason' and may seem to have everything - money, a partner, health, etc. It may just be that they lack seratonin. But they souldn't criticise anyone being depressed due to circumstances.

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Very, very true. Well said, Dolly.

Fear of mental illness is often much worse than the illness it's self.

Oh just tell everyone you meet that you are bloody heck barking mad and then there are NO surprises. That simple...really!

Quote: Dolly Dagger @ December 3 2008, 1:31 PM GMT

I think some get annoyed when people use 'depressed' when they mean a bit down in the dumps. Like when people say they had a panic attack when really they mean they're heart jumped for a couple of seconds when they thought they'd lost their car keys.

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Or flu when they merely have the common cold.

Quote: Aaron @ December 3 2008, 1:35 PM GMT

Or flu when they merely have the common cold.

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I hate that! With flu you feel like you're dying and can't get out of bed.

Quote: Aaron @ December 3 2008, 1:31 PM GMT

You still manage to surprise me on occasion, chip.

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Quote: Aaron @ December 3 2008, 1:35 PM GMT

Or flu when they merely have the common cold.

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Or gay when they're happy.

Quote: Aaron @ December 3 2008, 1:35 PM GMT

Or flu when they merely have the common cold.

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Yes that's all very well; but what if you are not working class?

Quote: Marc P @ December 3 2008, 1:45 PM GMT

Yes that's all very well; but what if you are not working class?

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Exqueeze me?

I think Marc means he only gets refined colds.

Quote: Lee Henman @ December 3 2008, 10:52 AM GMT

Quick straw poll - who is suffering or has suffered with depression?

I'm just wondering about my theory that most people in comedy are essentially unhappy.

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The whole notion of comedians/writers with depression has to some extent become 'romanticised' over the years, to the point where writers who suffer
anything appropriating depression probably feel it is some sort of positive boon to their writing efforts.

Depression is very diplomatic on its assault across class, age, vocation.

So let's assume, shall we, that it's purely coincidental that creatives of any genre suffer with this or anything else.

Though, it's hardly surprising if there is a greater occurence of this in the arts, given the amount of setbacks/rejection involved. A little more, for example, than if your life goal is to work in Currys. For example.