Depressed beyond belief...WTF?? Nobody HOME? whatever....

[Gujski]

Originally posted by: xospec1alk
im ashamed i didn't check this thread earlier...but does anyone know if david is ok now? it is the next morning...

 

[Cattlegod]

what an odd situation.

were you on drugs? or just really depressed?

i don't think i've ever seen anyone break down like that.

 

[Miramonti]

David,
I hope and pray you're in a stable place today. I've enjoyed your comments quite a bit around here and think highly of you.

You're life has been filled with adding so much value to others' lives, and you've gained value in that yourself, as well you should! It would be a shame to lose someone like you and hope that you can find ways or places, with help from others if necessary, to continue to add value to others' lives. This can be done in many different ways, maybe some familiar to you, maybe some not, but you seem like a very concerned and compassionate person who's willing to stick his neck out for others, and there are so many people, old and young, in this world that are crying out to have someone like you in their lives.

God bless.

 

[911paramedic]

Just wanted to post a bit "Thank you" to everybody for last night.

My old partner came by, as well as one of my old supervisors, and we talked for a couple hours. I think I got all of an hour of sleep at about 8:00AM this morning and got up at 9:00.

Thanks again for the support, I really needed a bit of help from some of my friends and partners at work and you helped me out with that. One problem with trying to be strong all the time is that you refuse to ask for help when you need it yourself.

Thanks again, David.

 

[hzl eyed grl]

I am a longtime depression sufferer myself, and I have several friends who suffer from depressions, one of which still is on medication for it. Still, rather than immediately seeking professional help whenever we're feeling down, we take comfort in eachother by providing a listening and understanding ear whenever needed. He should seek long-term help if he hasn't already, but he should not only talk to his shrink but also take comfort in his friends. If helps against the feeling of loneliness, that's often the toughest part of depression (even when you aren't you can still feel alone). Don't underestimate the power of human interest.

I couldn't have said that better myself. When I'm feeling depressed, if I feel that I have no one to talk to (as in friends or family or whatever) it just makes things worse.

I hope that you're doing okay, David. Please let us all know how you are.

 

[Red Dawn]

Dave, I am so relieved to hear that. Usually I blow off Teenage angst posters who complain about depression (I know I'm a prick) but when I read your post and what you have been through I really was worried for you as I had a career ending injury aboput 20 or so years ago and I went through that kind of depression. I've also been through a divorce that did a number on me. Fortunately I had my family and friends to help me pick up the pieces. Hang in there buddy. While it is a very dark time for you I can assure that things will get better. It might not happen over night but it will happen.