Do you get periods of depression?

No. I have times when I’m in a funk, but they don’t last much longer than a few hours or a day at the most, because I’m always looking for something that makes me laugh. That brings me out of it.

No. I don’t go in and out of depression like that, but years back, I was depressed for about 3 whole years. Once I recovered, I never slipped back into that severe funk, but that doesn’t mean I’m not down every once in a while. It’s not depression though.

I do. A lot. Even when everything is awesome.
I just put on music and ignore it I’ve gotten too used to it.

I have a few moments now and then when I feel bad because so many family members are out of work, or two cars break down at the same time, but it never lasts longer than that.

@YARNLADY Or two kids break down at the same time. Sigh.

Never!! Life is too short to let anything get me down that bad. It’s all in the mindset! Smile and think positive!

I happen to be bipolar, so I understand depression very well. Reminding yourself that it’s not permanent and that you will feel better eventually is a great way to cope.

Exercise is also good. I can’t recommend it highly enough. I walk every day, and it brings me peace.

If you’re periods of depression are long enough or severe enough, then you should talk to a therapist, counsellor, or doctor.

Not by anything else than crappy shite that happens now and then. I love life and get so much out of it these days, just want more of my peops around to share in it and I want my partner to feel it as I do, one day.

I used too… now I have digital TV and high speed internet…and I moved back home…and stopped talking to family who were burning me out (I moved 300 miles away from the worst of them and moved in with the best)

Sounds like you should seek professional help.

My physical well-being seems to control my mental health as well. The more I exercise and eat well, the clearer and more pleasant my thoughts are. Do something to improve your physical self and your mental self will follow suit. Best of luck! :)

I guess a nod toward Hawaii Jake is in order

If something sad happens yes.

I was ill for a very long time after my breakdown, and still take anti depressants every day. I cope better than I did, but yes, I do have times when i get tearful and can’t stop crying, I get scared when I’m outside sometimes, even though there is nothing threatening me. Sometimes it lasts a few hours sometimes a few days, if it lasts any longer than that (and it has a couple of times these past few years) I go see my GP and tell him. I’m lucky to have a great dr who listens to me, and a wonderful husband who can help just by wrapping his arms around me. He knows when its happening even if I haven’t told him, sometimes he’ll see it starting before I have and that helps. I hope you feel better soon honey, but if its been going on for a while please try to see someone ok? I know how awful it can be and you don’t need to suffer alone.
love and hugs xx

You’ve pretty much described how my life has been for the last 23yrs or so. I’ve no way of knowing when or why I crash like this but I just do. Sometimes I just wake up like it.

Yes. I was depressed a lot during my late teens/early 20’s. Not so much now; maybe it’s because I’m married and my wife doesn’t allow it. :-X

I used to. These periods would last anything from 3 months to a year. It stopped since I stopped trying to pretend to live my life as someone I’m not.

Yes I have an undiagnosed history of depression.

I also think it’s normal. You can’t be happy ALL of the time. It’s just not natural.

@kidkosmik I couldn’t borrow your wife for abit could I….? In a non-dodgy way ofcourse!

@JeffVader Lol

Yes, but some of it I wouldnt consider depression.Just a slump.Everyone is depressed, but not all of them get diagnosed.Because depressed people can be optomistic too.