Depression. It's a silent killer.

[Beholders_Eye]

This spoke to me; maybe also to someone else.

 

[asian2015]

I’m ok. I think rough nights are becoming the norm.

Perhaps, but it shouldn't be so.
I can relate, going through something similar most nights too, it's draining.

 

[Wetkitty09]

Perhaps, but it shouldn't be so.
I can relate, going through something similar most nights too, it's draining.

Extremely draining. I hope your pain eases soon.

 

[Wetkitty09]

I've been in a depressive state since I was diagnosed for 3 cancers at stage 3, 3 and 4 in 2023. I was taking it in stride in the beginning, but chemo took its toll. I became very anxious. Hypochondriac. I already was convinced life was meaningless unless you gave it some meaning yourself but wth... Odds were I wouldn't get through the first 8 months.

Chemo was hell but my onco team really helped me to mitigate it. It worked but I'm not in remission - I had a second go of chemo and cancer cells are still there in my lungs. I have almost no quit in me so after one failed attempt at ending that shit, was saved by a friend, I just hang on, trying to get back to what I was. Rough road. Now odds are that I have at least 3-5 years in front of me and I have a quasi normal life.

I need to constantly busy myself. Can't rest because I'll just think of it so I listen to podcasts and audio books obsessively, play chess and Magic to fill up my time. I had to get rid of drug adduction and that's positive. Even got back a minimum of libido and functionality despite low testo levels. Sex life reignited yesterday and went from bicurious to full bi lollll klingon wisdom says I'm fighting the most glorious battle because every day I fight and survive against an unstoppable foe is a great victory... fuck I do this on 2 fronts so there's that I guess

I’m going with the Klingon wisdom every time.
Hoping for remission for you. Thank you for being here and sharing your story.

 

[Wetkitty09]

How is everyone doing today? I'm sick with a cold or something. I slept so much yesterday and last night. I'm doing SAD light therapy and drinking tea right now. I hope that everyone is doing well.

Hope you’re feeling better soon. The crud going around now is persistent.

 

[Wetkitty09]

This waking up at 3am is bbuullsshhiitt!!

Be safe out there.
Love you.

 

[James_Bassytian]

I haven't been on in a while, so I thought I'd drop by and post an update.

I'm doing very well. I've decided to greatly limit my time on the internet and it has done wonders for my mental health! Just letting everyone know I'm okay.

 

[Wetkitty09]

One thing about my work situation is that I don’t often have the same schedule as most people. Not so much today. Off to work I go. Happy (?) Monday.
Be safe out there.
Love you.

 

[Wetkitty09]

I haven't been on in a while, so I thought I'd drop by and post an update.

I'm doing very well. I've decided to greatly limit my time on the internet and it has done wonders for my mental health! Just letting everyone know I'm okay.

Thanks Bass. It’s great to hear that things are going good for you.

 

[forgotmyantidepressants]

I haven't been on in a while, so I thought I'd drop by and post an update.

I'm doing very well. I've decided to greatly limit my time on the internet and it has done wonders for my mental health! Just letting everyone know I'm okay.

Happy to hear!

 

[Wonderer67]

You are not suffering from depression.

Just catching up here after a few weeks of not being here.

1000% bush league post.

As if he’d have any idea.

 

[forgotmyantidepressants]

Influenza B is running rampant where I live. Be careful out there everybody. It seems to be very contagious with nasty symptoms.

 

[Wonderer67]

I've been in a depressive state since I was diagnosed for 3 cancers at stage 3, 3 and 4 in 2023. I was taking it in stride in the beginning, but chemo took its toll. I became very anxious. Hypochondriac. I already was convinced life was meaningless unless you gave it some meaning yourself but wth... Odds were I wouldn't get through the first 8 months.

Chemo was hell but my onco team really helped me to mitigate it. It worked but I'm not in remission - I had a second go of chemo and cancer cells are still there in my lungs. I have almost no quit in me so after one failed attempt at ending that shit, was saved by a friend, I just hang on, trying to get back to what I was. Rough road. Now odds are that I have at least 3-5 years in front of me and I have a quasi normal life.

I need to constantly busy myself. Can't rest because I'll just think of it so I listen to podcasts and audio books obsessively, play chess and Magic to fill up my time. I had to get rid of drug adduction and that's positive. Even got back a minimum of libido and functionality despite low testo levels. Sex life reignited yesterday and went from bicurious to full bi lollll klingon wisdom says I'm fighting the most glorious battle because every day I fight and survive against an unstoppable foe is a great victory... fuck I do this on 2 fronts so there's that I guess

Wow. You are a fighter.

An amazing story. Keep up the good fight!

 

[Wonderer67]

I haven't been on in a while, so I thought I'd drop by and post an update.

I'm doing very well. I've decided to greatly limit my time on the internet and it has done wonders for my mental health! Just letting everyone know I'm okay.

Great to hear from you bass.

Sounds like things are heading in a good direction!

Yes, I finds the Internet, social media and the news to be completely bad for me.

Altho lit is a nice space and escape for the most part.

 

[PersonalFavors]

Just catching up here after a few weeks of not being here.

1000% bush league post.

As if he’d have any idea.

Did you read the post I responded to?

 

[Wonderer67]

A rough few days. A ptsd episode Thursday nite or Friday morning. Believe it or not, a bad thunderstorm woke me up out of a dead sleep. Scared the fuck outta me… a really bad night of sleep for the rest of the night.

Used as many tools as I know, but since Friday my sleep had been bad and I’ve been listless and out of sorts.

All I seem to be able to do was stay active to fight it.

 

[Wonderer67]

Did you read the post I responded to?

I did. Maybe I misunderstood your intent. But telling someone who struggles w depression that they don’t struggle w depression doesn’t seem to be helpful.

But maybe I misunderstood it.

What was your intent?

 

[Wonderer67]

And if your intent was positive then I apologize.

 

[PersonalFavors]

I did. Maybe I misunderstood your intent. But telling someone who struggles w depression that they don’t struggle w depression doesn’t seem to be helpful.

But maybe I misunderstood it.

What was your intent?

You must have misunderstood their post. My intent was very positive. No need for drugs to mitigate their issue.

 

[Wonderer67]

You must have misunderstood their post. My intent was very positive. No need for drugs to mitigate their issue.

Got it. Well I apologize then. But some people may need meds.

Everyone handles it very differently.

Anyway, onward and upward.

 

[EricSeverin]

Wow. You are a fighter.

An amazing story. Keep up the good fight!

Ty. Honestly I don't know how to react to compliments like this. I'm no fighter or don't feel like one in any case. I just endure and I don't feel I have a future. I just go on day after day trying to eke out a little bit of fun for the time I have left. Sorry for that. Today's a so-so day and everything seem to be fucking pointless. Tomorrow should be better.

 

[EricSeverin]

Got it. Well I apologize then. But some people may need meds.

Everyone handles it very differently.

Anyway, onward and upward.

I agree with you. Saying there's no need for drugs to help deal with depression betrays a lack of knowledge about what is depression.

 

[Wetkitty09]

You must have misunderstood their post. My intent was very positive. No need for drugs to mitigate their issue.

The original post that you responded to said nothing about needing drugs for depression or anything thing to do with drugs.

 

[Wetkitty09]

A rough few days. A ptsd episode Thursday nite or Friday morning. Believe it or not, a bad thunderstorm woke me up out of a dead sleep. Scared the fuck outta me… a really bad night of sleep for the rest of the night.

Used as many tools as I know, but since Friday my sleep had been bad and I’ve been listless and out of sorts.

All I seem to be able to do was stay active to fight it.

Glad to see back Wanderer. I’ve missed your input and pictures.
I hope the anxiety gets better soon.

 

[PersonalFavors]

The original post that you responded to said nothing about needing drugs for depression or anything thing to do with drugs.

Your post belongs in a political thread too.