Does anyone with depression have great days too, or good moments throughout the day? or is it all a struggle??
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Yes, there are good moments and good days even with depression. Mostly this comes from being with friends,or family. Sometimes it can also come from a good movie, or t.v. show,or even playing, writing, or listening to music. A good book might work aswell. Especially the Bible. These are things that work for me.
483231
ive felt like this soo many times in life....for a long time i wallowed in it, wondering what to do. then i started finding things to occupy my mind, like i started exercising by myself, or you know reading and stuff. life sometimes is funny, like you go through things that are sooo miserable, but then later in life, its like wow, that really made me appreciate any piece of happiness i get....i am a better person, and more compassionate i think because i went through some rough times when i was younger.
159359
Everyone has their ups and downs. What seems big to you may be the least of someone else's problems. Count your blessings! You may feel low now, but time has a way of distracting you with new things. Cheer up! Something great is bound to happen soon!
83549
I know this can't help you much, but you can try this online depression test, just to see how would your results look like.\n\nhttp://www.lessons4living.com/depression_test2.htm\n\nPeople arent always aware that they might be depressed. Denying things isn't good, people should confront their problems and try to solve them.\nIts not always easy, but with right help and support, things can get better.\nI was wondering myself what are the symptoms of depression and they vary from person to person and depend very much on persons entire life ans circumstances.
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Good grief, cherish it!!  Don't worry about what might or might not happen!  I think in this stressful, sometimes negative world we dwell too much on the bad days! Good ones happen too!  Tonight, write down why today was so great.  Then next time you have a bad one, look at what you wrote down and remember it with affection!  Life isn't so bad!
637574
"Depression: Poor me, what a world, what a way to go, what's the point, I am a dark cloud. Periodically depression and gloom will raise its head; no life is without it and depression as a stage follows no course or order. A treatment plan, medication, support groups, verbal therapy may all help when one is in despair. To fight depression one also needs to be proactive. I'm not telling anyone to walk around with an insipid, plastered-on grin, but to work with mental health professionals and keep your depression at normal levels. Depression can be a sign of acceptance and the possible drive to seek out treatment programs for your own emotional health, so again look at this as a warning sign."\n\ni got this from a site... anyways, i think the paragraph above is an insightful answer already... anyways, i personally think that it would be better if you talk your problems out to someone like a psych. they can even prescribe u with anti-depresants.. think of your access to drugs! haha.. just kiddin'!.. good luck, pal!
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I have clinical depression and I think that you may show signs of being depressed. I am 13 and a girl by the way. You should be feeling happy most of the time and if you are sad for more than 3 days a week and/or cry more than 3 days a week you need help. I know I did. I know that when you go to the doctors they will tell you that you may be depressed and it is not a fun thing. You don't want to be depressed. Please, get help. If it helped me, it can help you!
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many people find themselves depressed and fed up and some point during their lives.\n\nin some cases these feelings blow over in a few days; in others they can linger and make it difficult to function.\n\nthere are a number of things which may be helpful- you have asked us "what do it do?" and you may wish to dirrect that question at yourself in the form of "what do i want to do? how do i want to respond to my depression in ways that i'm not doing right now?" \n\nthere are many ways to approach depression positively. take up meaningful work or volunteer work, speak with a counselor, focus on your goals and positive assets as methods of healing... only you have the greatest insight into your personal situation, both inner and outer.\n\nwork with what you feel and what you would like to feel. look at avenues for change and growth (relationships, counseling, opportunities for enjoyment) and trust your heart.
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You are your own's best support. Even I was having that feeling earlier but then I find out what are my likes and I concentrate on that things. Whatever make me feel good I start doing that. Try to be positive towards life and enjoy whatever you Have. Something is not in your hand to change but you can create a way to be calm/happy in that bad time. Its all up to you to live happy or down. All the best
964599
Yes, more often than I should...but that's depression talking.  It does seem like it sometimes, but don't quit.  You're not alone & things will take a swing for the better.
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sometimes I think Im great but right now I am feeling low so maybe later I will think of something. my shrink says I should think of possitive things about myself rather then be so negitive. your question is a nice one
680861
Hey Olivia,\n  Yes, you do sound depressed (understandable), no you are not happy and no you are not living a normal life.  But the key words in your question were "I hate life but I think it's worth living because every day is different".  That means to me you are a very smart, emotionally balanced and mature young women that is gonna be "okay".  Just remember what is going on is not your fault or responsibility and that as long as you believe every day is different, you have the ability to overcome this and many more obstacles in your life!  You're gonna be okay kid!
681985
50% sure about myself.Why you ask because there is so much wrong with me(I think.See!)that sometimes I get depressed but then my friends cheer me up so then I feel great.So it's a 50/50 thing.
505274
Yes, being around people is very important.  Especially positive, spiritually uplifting people.  I had the depression experience that lasted over a year when my only son and his family moved out of state.  I was lucky I had a boyfriend that truly saved me.  Even just one good friend can mean a lot, if your like me and don't want to burden your family with your problems.  \n\nI also am a firm believer in therapy.  I could not afford a therapist this past year for my depression but I have used one in the past and it also helped.  \n\nI wish you all the best, I would hate for anyone to go thru what I went thru this past year but with the above and a new anti-depressant (wjich I have never taken before) I'm finally out of that horrible place.  Good luck to you and God Bless.
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Yes it was a great day!! you??
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my wife has been diagnosed with depression and put on 100 mg of Zoloft. Things have been rather rocky for the last few months around here. I believe she hasn't been making some decisions as rationally as she used to, and our ability to communicate is slipping. we are encountering quiet a few problems lately . I do think some of them are due to her depression but not all of them
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I think everyone does at different times. Right now I am doing really well with my guy. It's been a yr and a half, so I am pretty happy. If you have your problems, they can only get better.