Do you lived in a depressed area?
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The economy of the nation is strong. Maybe your town is faced with problems similar to mine.  Look around after reading this and think about it..................\nOur population is 303 ( you think your super small)\nWe have no factories with in 17 miles . \nOf our population 75% of it is over the age of retirement.  \nMost (89% ) have only a high school education. \nWe have a fire company that has 6 members - 2/3 don't live in town.\nOur town council gets funding from the state and federal government for a children's park, new sewage , highways (one going through the center of town) and sidewalks. \nHere is a list of businesses in town  1 bar, 2 nursing homes and a (family run)garage/hardware store - a lot of chance for growth there.\nOur tax base is low but any time a new development or business looks at land for anything the council says " you don't want to build here" or "it will increase crime" or this good one "it will bring in new people " . So they keep everything out as in a Borough the council has final say on those matter and the elected mayor can do nothing but listen to people complain that nothing is improving and their children/grandchildren are moving away.\n\nSo instead of blaming Bush how about looking around at your own leadership.  If you are a town , borough , city or municipality you have a local government .
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There is a sense of sadness everywhere you are.
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Yes, you should be mildly depressed! However, any good Hotel or Catering company may be just where you need to look, unless you want to change professions.
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I have a very very mild form, it used to be worse.  I did feel like a burden to my husband when it was bad, now it's a lot better and it's to the point where I can force myself to leave the house when I don't really feel like it.  I am not in any kind of treatment anymore, but when I was, my therapist recommended starting very very slowly, thinking of the things that made me nervous at first, and then trying something that would make me only a tiny bit nervous, and working my way up from there.
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I was once suffering from depression, but then i went on holiday to LONDON, and I got all better, I moved, and I have never felt sad since. LONDON is the best place in the world.
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Sometimes depression gets so deep and you feel trapped. You can't see the forest through the trees, and you feel the only way to get relief is in death. Some feel that the world and everyone around them would be better off with out them around.
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I was on edge at all time and really didn't help w/depression. It made me shakey and like I was on a caffeine rush at all times.\nEveryone is different though.\nGood luck.
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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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You must live in the same place I do because my kids and grand kids all complain about the job market and low wages. I know that the wages are higher "up north" but I lived there and it's more expensive so its a wash. I feel sorry for you guys cause when I was young when you took a job you had a chance to work your way up, that doesn't seem to be true now. I hope you are successful in finding a decent job.
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Nope. I'm in the middle of nowhere. Living on a beach would sound pretty nice right now, though.
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It's totally up to YOU whether or not you survive having Depression. YOU are the one in CONTROL not anyone else. \n\nYOU have to be PRO-ACTIVE in your survival. Learn as much as you can on the subject. Consult your doctor. Make it a TEAM effort with your doctor. Do this for YOU!\n\nSleeping makes me clear headed during the day. It's the NIGHTS that get me going. Can't sleep worth anything. Toss & turn all night long.
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Is there really better places for them to live? I would say anywhere you want to live or feel most comfortable.
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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!
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I'm 100% sure u r in depression. I too suffered from it. Just don't think about it and everything will be fine.GOOD DAY!!!
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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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Depends on what's going on in their life.  You have no idea what their daily life consists of.  I have chronic depression and anxiety attacks.  I'm on disability, so I can't work.  I get $900/mo. to live on, I'm a single parent of an 8 year old that tries to act like she's 16 half the time, I don't have friends, I stay at home all the time, I'm bored, so I'm a crab ass alot because I get mad that I feel so crappy so much.  I have nothing to look forward to, oh, I can do dishes, laundry, yay.  I don't have money to go shopping, and where I live, all there is to do is go shopping or out to eat.  It's too cold now to sit outside, and I hate being inside.  So, yeah, I'm pretty unhappy most of the time.  But if you lived my life, you would be too.  Everyone is full of 'ideas' for me, but they don't do the crap they expect me to do.\nWalk a mile in someone's shoes before judging them.
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That's a great question. I was born in the south and have always been happy, cheerful, and nice to everyone I meet. I smile at everyone I pass, it's just natural (and I hate to say it but in the south everyone is related to everyone else, or at least related to someone they know) Anyway, I moved to Hollywood, CA after college and lived there for 6 years. I only just moved back to SC. Boy did that time in LA change my personality. I became withdrawn, less cheerful. In LA, if you smile at someone on the street, they look at you as though you are crazy. You learn to just stay to yourself and be less outgoing, if not so that others don't think you're crazy, but also to protect yourself from all the other crazies. It's taken me a while to get my self-esteem and cheerfulness back to where it was so many years ago before I left. I guess there's just no place like home. I'm interested to see how others respond. Especially those who have moved to other areas.