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The Mad Viking CH.com Sponsor Offline Always Look on The Bright Side of Life Posts: 3583 Oslo, Norway Gender:	Dont know what to do no more Aug 15^th, 2010 at 4:17pm Depression is not a sign of weakness, it is a sign that you've tried to be strong for too long. Have apointment with my gp on friday Svenn
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Racer1_NC CH.com Moderator CH.com Alumnus Offline "Well, let's go see." Posts: 4417 Lewisville, NC Gender:	Re: Dont know what to do no more Reply #1 - Aug 15^th, 2010 at 4:26pm BTDT my friend. It will get better.
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Redd CH.com Sponsor Offline Posts: 8457 Stevens Point USA Wisconsin Gender:	Re: Dont know what to do no more Reply #2 - Aug 15^th, 2010 at 4:36pm You are loved Svenn, my friend. Things do get better. Beyull is right.
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Re: Dont know what to do no more
Reply #3 - Aug 15^th, 2010 at 5:20pm

BTDT too Svenn and no... it is not a sign of weakness at all. Besides medication I haven't ever found something else that works even a little.

It's kind of like CH. Unless you have it, no one can possible understand the pain.
Meds help, but talking about it to someone who isn't going through it is almost useless. At least that's been my experience.

I sincerely hope your GP can recommend something that really helps you my Viking friend. Kiss

Edit to add: I have heard many times that depression is anger...turned inwards. There may be a lot of truth to that.

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DennisM1045 CH.com Alumnus Offline One wave at a time! Posts: 3437 Haverhill, Massachusetts, USA Gender:	Re: Dont know what to do no more Reply #4 - Aug 15^th, 2010 at 5:53pm That's a very good 1st step Svenn. Let us know how it goes. We're here for ya -Dennis-
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AussieBrian CH.com Hall of Famer Offline CH - It's all in your head! Posts: 3851 Cairns, Qld, Australia Gender:	Re: Dont know what to do no more Reply #5 - Aug 15^th, 2010 at 7:06pm Hey Svenn, I figured if you could do what you did and get through it, I could quit cigarettes after 40 years heavy. I sincerely thank you for that.
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Reply #6 - Aug 15^th, 2010 at 7:59pm

Hey Svenn, I'm sorry that you're feeling so low. Depression is a terrible life sucking affliction!! The only thing I can say is just keep putting one foot in front of the other - one day at a time,yes. I'll be keeping you in my thoughts and hope that Friday proves fruitful.

And Linda I agree totally, if you haven't had it you can never understand. Frustrating if someone says "just snap out of it" much the same as "have a tylenol and a lie down." And yeah, perhaps there is something in that - anger turned inwards....

On the bright side, over the years I have come to know quite a few people who suffer from depression (myself included) and it is my opinion that these people are the most sensitive, caring, interesting and intelligent folk Wink

It is certainly character building. Svenn I hope you wont think that I'm being too flippant!! I really do believe this to be true.

Wishin you all the best,

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Linda_Howell CH.com Moderator CH.com Alumnus Offline Do not feed the Moderators Posts: 11927 Santa Maria, Ca. Gender:	Re: Dont know what to do no more Reply #9 - Aug 15^th, 2010 at 9:22pm Quote: the most sensitive, caring, interesting and intelligent folk Svenn is most certainly that, kate. If anyone ever DOES tell you to snap out of it, smile or anything like that....hit them with you Viking helmet.
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Grandma_Sweet_Boy CH.com Alumnus Offline What Goes Around Comes Around! Posts: 4496 Georgetown,Ontario Gender:	Re: Dont know what to do no more Reply #11 - Aug 15^th, 2010 at 10:04pm Hang in there Svenn - and please keep on staying in touch. We worry about our friends when we don't hear from them. Hugs Carol
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deltadarlin CH.com Alumnus Offline I love YaBB 1G - SP1! Posts: 3823 Downsville LA Gender:	Re: Dont know what to do no more Reply #16 - Aug 16^th, 2010 at 8:13am Sven, The first step is to recognize that you have a problem. The second step is to realize that you can't do it alone. The third step is to reach out and contact somebody. See, you are already on the road to recovery. Carolyn
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Re: Dont know what to do no more
Reply #17 - Aug 16^th, 2010 at 1:31pm

The Mad Viking wrote on Aug 15^th, 2010 at 4:17pm:

Depression is not a sign of weakness, it is a sign that you've tried to
be strong for too long.

Have apointment with my gp on friday Cry

Svenn

My Dearest Viking Brother... You are in my thoughts as well as my Prayers...

Svenn, while you seek help.. I thought it is only fitting that I tell you how much your statement helped me.. Thanks My Friend... Smiley

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Reply #18 - Aug 16^th, 2010 at 3:41pm

Svenn

Although I am a relitive new comer to this forum as I have been away since my last cycle but I suffer from pretty much all ofthe maladies associated with this condition depression being first and foremost. I was always of the mindset that I could handle ANY challenge that came my way in fact I prided myself on it but this condition is tricky not only does the beast wreck you physically but it seems intent in most cases to reek havoc on you mentally. So I just came to the conclusion that for once I had to admit that something was stronger than me(not easy beleive me) so I surrendered and I immediatly felt better. The only analogy I can give for this is when there is a war and one side surrenders there is imediate help,aid and benefit to the surrendering side. So I asked the universe(god as I understand it) to accept my surrender and while it did not make my depression dissapear it helped me to acknowledge that this is not my fault and I am powerless to stop it which in itself gave me renewed hope and strength . Hope this helps.

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Re: Dont know what to do no more
Reply #19 - Aug 16^th, 2010 at 4:31pm

Svenn....depression has nothing to do with being sad. Depression is a disease just like clusters.

Fortunately, there are medications that can bring you back to feeling well again. It usually takes a few weeks to see if the one the doc chooses is the right one, but there are many meds to fight this.

Good luck my brother.

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George CH.com Moderator CH.com Alumnus Offline Black-Billed Magpie Posts: 8126 Boise, Idaho USA Gender:	Re: Dont know what to do no more Reply #20 - Aug 16^th, 2010 at 7:47pm Your first moves are the right ones, Svenn. This too can be overcome. All my good wishes directed to you, my friend. Best, George
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jon019 CH.com Alumnus Offline "Ya gotta believe!" Posts: 1656 USA Gender:	Re: Dont know what to do no more Reply #21 - Aug 16^th, 2010 at 8:57pm Hey Svenn...one more mountain to climb...they are never easy....but you've climbed higher. Thanks for sharing....clusterheads like a goal...may we be the wind behind your back....there's been a hurricane behind mine....plenty left for you brother. Best, Jon
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barry_sword CH.com Alumnus Offline Mountain Biking Keeps Me Sane Posts: 3947 Bracebridge, Canada Gender:	Re: Dont know what to do no more Reply #22 - Aug 16^th, 2010 at 10:12pm I hate it for you Sveen, thoughts are with you as I type, prayers from Canada are already heading your way my friend..
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Charlie CH.com Alumnus Offline Happy to be here Posts: 18971 Jamestown, NY Gender:	Re: Dont know what to do no more Reply #23 - Aug 17^th, 2010 at 12:55am Sorry Svenn but that you've got an appointment is a good sign. Like others here, I agree that depression isn't something to handle alone and that you have the best of friends in Bente! Hold on and let us know how it's going. Charlie
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Mike NZ CH.com Hall of Famer Offline Oxygen rocks! D3 too! Posts: 3785 Auckland, New Zealand Gender:	Re: Dont know what to do no more Reply #24 - Aug 17^th, 2010 at 1:26am Svenn - you've made a great first step and that is in realising something needs to be done. Now you can work with your GP to treat this and to move forward. I hope this goes well for you, you're not alone in this.
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