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[Angelic_Fruitcake]

It does seem though, that some people use depression as a way of getting attention and sympathy, and so seeking help is not something they want to do, because if their 'condition' is cured, how will they continue to get that attention or sympathy.

By the same token, some people who genuinely do have it refuse to get treatment for fear of being dismissed as an attention seeker.. People are scared of the stigma attached to getting help or counselling, which is wrong because these are the people who really need the help.

This is very true... my son, in fact, has recently been diagnosed with bi-polar disorder and he suffered these concerns. Luckily for him, I have depression (how odd does that sound! ) and we are able to discuss alot of these things with me knowing alot of the kind of thing he is going through. He now has a really positive attitude towards treatment and does alot to help others in similar situations through the help groups he attends and so on.

That's good news! It does often really help to have someone close who's experienced it

[taffy1967]

Well for almost 12 years now I've been treated for 'depression'. It started after a long illness (giddyness/vertigo, Doctors thought I had meniaers disease at first).

I'm really not seeking attention, because I've always been totally embarrassed by my condition. And it's only now because so many others here have admitted their problems that I've admitted mine.

I'm not manically depressed or anything now, but I'm not as well/healthy as I was before I became ill.

[Juju]

I've had the big 'D' before, and I'm obviously seeking attention because I'm typing this on a public forum. [Jeez, people, if you weren't wanting attention, you would keep it to yourself. ].

Cognitive behavioural therapy. Worked for me. We still don't know the effects of a lifetime dependency on happy pills. So be careful. Good luck with it guys.

[mini-man-dan]

I've had the big 'D' before, and I'm obviously seeking attention because I'm typing this on a public forum. [Jeez, people, if you weren't wanting attention, you would keep it to yourself. ].

Cognitive behavioural therapy. Worked for me. We still don't know the effects of a lifetime dependency on happy pills. So be careful. Good luck with it guys.

I don't agree with your 1st bit. People aren't typing on here to get attention, it's a way of letting out how they feel inside without having to talk 1 to 1 to someone. Talking about things to people you may not even know is sometimes so much better than talking to people you do know, because they can go off and tell your circle of friends (and family) behind your back which can make things so much worse. Just like talking to your GP or someone like that, they don't know you personally so can offer confidential advise without it spreading around the whole village/town etc.
People you don't know can just offer advise, and tell who they want because it won't come back on you.

[Juju]

I don't agree with your 1st bit. People aren't typing on here to get attention, it's a way of letting out how they feel inside without having to talk 1 to 1 to someone.

Which is wanting attention, isn't it? Wanting to get a response from others for whatever purpose is wanting attention. I'm not accusing people of anything. Maybe I'm being pedantic, sorry. Ooops, we've gone off track here.

[wolfys_mini]

i see what your saying juju, however im not wanting bad attention ie. the look at me attention. couldnt be further from the truth. i wish too know how people have overcome it. i personally wish i didnt have it, it would just bugger off too where it came from. but after months and months of hoping this, im giving up on that hope. time too get me some help, proper help and not be relying on my friends, who are great, but afterl its not fair on them anymore. im sure they are sick too the back teeth of me

Im told everyone has depression in a different way but for me I can only describe it as being down a wishing well, it has a ladder to climb in and out.... sometimes you are near the water and you are afraid you will drown and other times you are higher up and can feel sunlight on your face, one day I hope to climb out and be really free.

what a brilliant way of describing it. today i am mid way. good times.

personally, id rather not take pills, im not a big fan of them. for whatver reason my ex boss, who was a great friend was on them. she was never the same. i dont really want that to be honest.

thank you too you who have shared, talked too me, helped me. muchly appreciated

[miniman retford]

Big hug for wolfy next time i see you

Edited by miniman retford, 29 August 2008 - 12:35 PM.

[Juju]

Could be worth looking at Mind.

[Angelic_Fruitcake]

I don't agree with your 1st bit. People aren't typing on here to get attention, it's a way of letting out how they feel inside without having to talk 1 to 1 to someone.

Which is wanting attention, isn't it? Wanting to get a response from others for whatever purpose is wanting attention. I'm not accusing people of anything. Maybe I'm being pedantic, sorry. Ooops, we've gone off track here.

I see what you're saying, but I think people on here are sharing their experiences in order to give Mr Wolfy some insight, as per his OP, rather than trying to get attention themselves. I think that having the ability to talk about it is not necessarily a plea for attention.

I've heard good things about Mind!

*big hugs* for Wolfy from me, too

[Juju]

I don't agree with your 1st bit. People aren't typing on here to get attention, it's a way of letting out how they feel inside without having to talk 1 to 1 to someone.

Which is wanting attention, isn't it? Wanting to get a response from others for whatever purpose is wanting attention. I'm not accusing people of anything. Maybe I'm being pedantic, sorry. Ooops, we've gone off track here.

I see what you're saying, but I think people on here are sharing their experiences in order to give Mr Wolfy some insight, as per his OP, rather than trying to get attention themselves. I think that having the ability to talk about it is not necessarily a plea for attention.

As I said, posting on an open forum..............oh, I give up.

[*DJH*]

I've had the big 'D' before

They're not bad peanuts, are they.


sorry

[Matt]

i always wondered if ive ever suffered depression... or whether its just stress.

whats the general symptoms so to speak?

[Jupitus]

I don't agree with your 1st bit. People aren't typing on here to get attention, it's a way of letting out how they feel inside without having to talk 1 to 1 to someone.

Which is wanting attention, isn't it? Wanting to get a response from others for whatever purpose is wanting attention. I'm not accusing people of anything. Maybe I'm being pedantic, sorry. Ooops, we've gone off track here.

I see what you're saying, but I think people on here are sharing their experiences in order to give Mr Wolfy some insight, as per his OP, rather than trying to get attention themselves. I think that having the ability to talk about it is not necessarily a plea for attention.

As I said, posting on an open forum..............oh, I give up.

Seeking attention and offering advice are not mutually exclusive on an open forum... are they?

[Juju]

I don't agree with your 1st bit. People aren't typing on here to get attention, it's a way of letting out how they feel inside without having to talk 1 to 1 to someone.

Which is wanting attention, isn't it? Wanting to get a response from others for whatever purpose is wanting attention. I'm not accusing people of anything. Maybe I'm being pedantic, sorry. Ooops, we've gone off track here.

I see what you're saying, but I think people on here are sharing their experiences in order to give Mr Wolfy some insight, as per his OP, rather than trying to get attention themselves. I think that having the ability to talk about it is not necessarily a plea for attention.

As I said, posting on an open forum..............oh, I give up.

Seeking attention and offering advice are not mutually exclusive on an open forum... are they?

You can offer advice & empathy far less publicly than here. That's my point.

*wanders off muttering & shaking her head*

[Bean]

Don't worry, Juju - I know what you mean!