I'm curious. Can depression begin by hating yourself? Or maybe by just disliking your own personality?
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I don't think people realize how many different ways that we can relate to God emotionally:\nPraise - I tell God all the ways he is so good\nWaiting - I just close my eyes and be silent in his presence\nPetition - I ask him for good things and needs in my life\nThanksgiving - I thank him for all of the good things he has done for me\nAsk - Ask him specific questions you have about your life\nScripture Prayer - Asking for specific things from the Bible\nForgiveness - I think about the people that have affected me negatively and tell Him that I forgive them and ask Him to help them not to do those things again.\nIntercession - I pray for people I know that have needs.
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If you have not already sought out help from a mental health professional I stongly suggest you do so.  Depression is extremely common and it can be managed by therapy and/or medications.  Either pinpointing the source through therapy or finding the right medications for you may allow you to enjoy those things you once used to.
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Yes my depression has hurt alot of people that I love and care about. I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and I tried to commit suicide many many times because of the mood swings. That's when I hurt the people that cared so much for me. I did get help and I am finally on a medication now that helps with the mood swings and I also go to therapy every week. So with those two things combined I think I was very lucky.
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Severe depression will usually require the help of a medical professional.  Please seek one, and you'll be much better for it.
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Hi Honey,\n\nI too suffer from depression, and have now for about 17 years.  Recently I did something about it.  I stopped looking at it as a flaw I have in my personality and started looking at it as a flaw I have in my medical health.  I went to the doctor and let her put me on antidepressants and mood stablizers.  And guess what I discovered?  I'm not flawed and depression is not hopeless with no cure.  YOU CAN TREAT THE SYMPTOMS!  You have to let someone help you, please.  Go to the doctor explain whats wrong and let them give you medication.  My medication helps me alot: I can sleep now, I'm less worried about things, and every little thing doesn't just disrupt my life.  There is no magic pill that can make it all go away, but if you take your medication consistently and be patient some of your symptoms will be alieviated.  I'm living proof.
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They don't always show a visable change in happyness level, sometimes that can stay the same and a person suffering from depression can come accross like they always have done. However, often a person may start to value their time alone more and be more reluctant to mix with other people, especially those they do not. Their eating habbits might change also, but everyone reacts different and there isn't a real way of diagnosing it, for want of a better word. You have to talk to a person, listen to their issues and make a fair judgement yourself. I suppose if your worried about someone you tell them, and ask them whats going on. But there is no way you can definitely decide whether someone is suffering from depression.
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Hello! Can understand what you mean. Have not got too much self-esteem neither... but I have come to accept that it is not okay for me to feel that way somehow. I want to change it. Think one really needs to decide deep within to change it. There are many beautiful suggestions here. A counsellour I saw some time ago told me that I should say out loud "I am a wrothwhile person and I deserve to be happy." ... and it worked. Just that I became kind of lazy :o) . What might help you as well is the link below. It might seem childish but it really does help. Enjoy it and good luck to feeling better toward yourself :-) !
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That's more Eeyore-ish than Emo-ish. :)\n\nThe answer depends on the person.  With some, the "I hate.. [everything]" is a normal teen complaint.  If that's the case, s/he will eventually grow out of it.\n\nOn the other hand, don't ignore a true cry for help.  We're not all psychologists, and we aren't able to diagnose clinical depression, so it's best to err on the side of caution.
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Do you really hate yourself, or do you hate what others perceive you as?  \n\nWhat have you done to hate yourself so much?  Answer that question and ask for forgiveness in your heart, and move past it.  \n\nI don't think you can love another until you can learn to forgive yourself and make amends for whatever causes you to hate yourself.  You can have strong emotional ties and feelings, but until you can forgive yourself, how can you expect to love someone and forgive their faults?  \n\nI wish you luck in finding your way.
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I would feel completely depleated, depressed, utterly unwanted. Over all, it wouldn't be a great feeling. If you consider homosexual people and homophobics, you can see an example of that, how some people shun them from society. If I myself were shunned from society, I believe my behavior would include depression and thoughts of suicide... yes, that far, because I myself am a very social person.
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No, it's not normal to "like" being depressed. You should seek help. Maybe talk to a parent (if you're close) or a good friend. Change the things in your life that are bothering you. (Easier said then done, I know) But it's worth a shot. Do you want to be this way for the rest of your life? I hope not. Seek help!  : )
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baby girl. you are depressed. you need help.\n\nyou are a GOOD girl. you are a GOOD person.\n\nyou need your parents, family, friends -- to show you care and love you.\n\nyou need a psychologist.\n\nbut remember you are an AMAZING person. you are SWEET, you are GOOD.\n\nyour self-esteem needs uplifting through love and care of ....whoever you can get ---\n\nparents, friends, family, psychologist etc
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For years the answer to that question was a resounding "NO" I had a layer of self hatred buried deep in my subconscious. Placed there by bad experiences with my parent and playmate when I was a child. I did not have the tools to fight off the negative messages I was getting. I learned to hate myself. today after much hard work and reflection I am beginning to see the light of day and to love the one I call me. It was not easy, but it was worth the pain and the work.
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yea alot of people have ...i have been suffering from depression for quite a few years now and i have felt like that about everyone in my life ..through 2 pregnancies and a whole lot of depression... i honestly believe it is because you figure (as i do) if you don't love yourself how can anyone else love you ...its gonna be hard but for the most part and to help you get over feeling this way you HAVE to i repeat HAVE to learn to love yourself
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Honey first thing you need to do is change the way you feel about yourself. Depression can make you gain wieght and make you think you are ugly, which I am sure is not true. You cant change anything before you have a possitive attitude. Trust me I was the same way but once I could say I was beautiful I was able to lose 50lbs with diet and excersise, and it was great. You need to love yourself, look in that dreaded mirror with a positive attitude you will see beauty.
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I "expirienced" depression reading your question.
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i've battled bouts of depression for years.this weekend i figured out that i probably should live in a warm climate in the winter, because from the holidays until the weather starts getting warm i just hate everything.   it took years to figure this out.  but sit down and try and feel why you are so down.  if it's not because of what is going on in your life, it could be something chemically going on in your brain.  and there are meds to help that.  just tell your doctor .  i know my doc gave me a couple of books to read about life,etc. and a prescription.  i analyzed myself and i think i know what the problem is now.  next step is what can i do about it.?  as much as i'd like to i can't go to florida every winter.  but i can make it a goal for myself.  please talk to your doctor.  especially if something is going on in your life.  doctors don't judge you.  they are there to help you.