Question

[JennifersHope]

Do you think that a person has depression or would you classify it as just a natural feeling when someone with CF or a chronic progressive illness says that they wish they were not born because of how hard their life has been?

Not when they say they wish they were dead, or that they are going to kill themself, that for sure would be depression, I think, just that they wish they were never born. The person can be living a productive life, and have support etc...

Last question, do you think it is depression or a natural thought when someone looks forward to being dead and not having to do treatments anymore..

I am more asking in general before anyone gets any ideas.....

Jennifer

 

[JennifersHope]

Do you think that a person has depression or would you classify it as just a natural feeling when someone with CF or a chronic progressive illness says that they wish they were not born because of how hard their life has been?

Not when they say they wish they were dead, or that they are going to kill themself, that for sure would be depression, I think, just that they wish they were never born. The person can be living a productive life, and have support etc...

Last question, do you think it is depression or a natural thought when someone looks forward to being dead and not having to do treatments anymore..

I am more asking in general before anyone gets any ideas.....

Jennifer

 

[JennifersHope]

Do you think that a person has depression or would you classify it as just a natural feeling when someone with CF or a chronic progressive illness says that they wish they were not born because of how hard their life has been?

Not when they say they wish they were dead, or that they are going to kill themself, that for sure would be depression, I think, just that they wish they were never born. The person can be living a productive life, and have support etc...

Last question, do you think it is depression or a natural thought when someone looks forward to being dead and not having to do treatments anymore..

I am more asking in general before anyone gets any ideas.....

Jennifer

 

[lemonstolemonade]

Jennifer,

Depression rears its ugly head in many, many ways. I'm in no way a clinical psychologist or psychiatrist, but I've suffered my fair share of episodic depression.

As long as the person having these feelings is not interested in harming his/herself to make the feelings "come true" the feelings are probably just verbal expressions of frustration and hopelessness with his/her situation. Before things get out of hand; however, I would encourage this person to seek some help...talking to a pastor, psychologist, counselor, etc. The "talking" doesn't have to be with anyone special (or with anyone who can give out drugs for depression/anxiety, etc.) but the person does need to be equipped with the ability to give the person your are speaking about some coping mechanisms so that he/she can move past those feelings.

Depression hurts. I don't mean to sound like that silly commercial, but it does. It hurts emotionally, it hurts physically, it just hurts. What hurts those the most is knowing someone is depressed and they can't do anything to help.

I hope that whomever is depressed and struggling with these issues can get some help. I'll be thinking about you and your friend.

Thank you for sharing.

Emily

 

[lemonstolemonade]

Jennifer,

Depression rears its ugly head in many, many ways. I'm in no way a clinical psychologist or psychiatrist, but I've suffered my fair share of episodic depression.

As long as the person having these feelings is not interested in harming his/herself to make the feelings "come true" the feelings are probably just verbal expressions of frustration and hopelessness with his/her situation. Before things get out of hand; however, I would encourage this person to seek some help...talking to a pastor, psychologist, counselor, etc. The "talking" doesn't have to be with anyone special (or with anyone who can give out drugs for depression/anxiety, etc.) but the person does need to be equipped with the ability to give the person your are speaking about some coping mechanisms so that he/she can move past those feelings.

Depression hurts. I don't mean to sound like that silly commercial, but it does. It hurts emotionally, it hurts physically, it just hurts. What hurts those the most is knowing someone is depressed and they can't do anything to help.

I hope that whomever is depressed and struggling with these issues can get some help. I'll be thinking about you and your friend.

Thank you for sharing.

Emily

 

[lemonstolemonade]

Jennifer,

Depression rears its ugly head in many, many ways. I'm in no way a clinical psychologist or psychiatrist, but I've suffered my fair share of episodic depression.

As long as the person having these feelings is not interested in harming his/herself to make the feelings "come true" the feelings are probably just verbal expressions of frustration and hopelessness with his/her situation. Before things get out of hand; however, I would encourage this person to seek some help...talking to a pastor, psychologist, counselor, etc. The "talking" doesn't have to be with anyone special (or with anyone who can give out drugs for depression/anxiety, etc.) but the person does need to be equipped with the ability to give the person your are speaking about some coping mechanisms so that he/she can move past those feelings.

Depression hurts. I don't mean to sound like that silly commercial, but it does. It hurts emotionally, it hurts physically, it just hurts. What hurts those the most is knowing someone is depressed and they can't do anything to help.

I hope that whomever is depressed and struggling with these issues can get some help. I'll be thinking about you and your friend.

Thank you for sharing.

Emily

 

[AnD]

I think the first one would be depression, as it is a very "turned inward" thought and not taking into consideration the good things about them being born (people who love them, etc.)

The second, well, both really. I think I can say that I look forward to heaven and not having to worry and fuss with this body anymore, no matter what shape it's in. But I'm hoping it's the Lord's will that I am here for a long time. Everyone gets sick and tired of being sick and tired at some point, I think. As long as their demeanor hasn't changed, and they are still the same ol' same ol' when it comes to taking care of themselves, knows that there is a purpose in their life (even on the rotten days<img src="">), and there aren't any other signs of depression, I don't think it is neccessarily depression, unless it becomes something they mention frequently...IMHO<img src="">

Still, I would consider mentioning it to someone else close to them (parent, sibling, friend, doctor even) just so everyone can compare notes if need be, just to be safe.

 

[AnD]

I think the first one would be depression, as it is a very "turned inward" thought and not taking into consideration the good things about them being born (people who love them, etc.)

The second, well, both really. I think I can say that I look forward to heaven and not having to worry and fuss with this body anymore, no matter what shape it's in. But I'm hoping it's the Lord's will that I am here for a long time. Everyone gets sick and tired of being sick and tired at some point, I think. As long as their demeanor hasn't changed, and they are still the same ol' same ol' when it comes to taking care of themselves, knows that there is a purpose in their life (even on the rotten days<img src="">), and there aren't any other signs of depression, I don't think it is neccessarily depression, unless it becomes something they mention frequently...IMHO<img src="">

Still, I would consider mentioning it to someone else close to them (parent, sibling, friend, doctor even) just so everyone can compare notes if need be, just to be safe.

 

[AnD]

I think the first one would be depression, as it is a very "turned inward" thought and not taking into consideration the good things about them being born (people who love them, etc.)

The second, well, both really. I think I can say that I look forward to heaven and not having to worry and fuss with this body anymore, no matter what shape it's in. But I'm hoping it's the Lord's will that I am here for a long time. Everyone gets sick and tired of being sick and tired at some point, I think. As long as their demeanor hasn't changed, and they are still the same ol' same ol' when it comes to taking care of themselves, knows that there is a purpose in their life (even on the rotten days<img src="">), and there aren't any other signs of depression, I don't think it is neccessarily depression, unless it becomes something they mention frequently...IMHO<img src="">

Still, I would consider mentioning it to someone else close to them (parent, sibling, friend, doctor even) just so everyone can compare notes if need be, just to be safe.

 

[JennifersHope]

Thanks Em.. I am actually hoping the person I am talking about reads this.. and see's what others think about his/her thoughts....

Sometimes it is easier for a person to take advice frome a "stranger" then a closer friend... Not sure why it posted in family section I meant to post it in the adult


Jennifer

 

[JennifersHope]

Thanks Em.. I am actually hoping the person I am talking about reads this.. and see's what others think about his/her thoughts....

Sometimes it is easier for a person to take advice frome a "stranger" then a closer friend... Not sure why it posted in family section I meant to post it in the adult


Jennifer

 

[JennifersHope]

Thanks Em.. I am actually hoping the person I am talking about reads this.. and see's what others think about his/her thoughts....

Sometimes it is easier for a person to take advice frome a "stranger" then a closer friend... Not sure why it posted in family section I meant to post it in the adult


Jennifer

 

[dasjsmum]

I think that people have their ups and downs...every day is different. Who can blame someone who is always sick from desiring a way to escape that? I certainly wouldnt judge them.
Depression often manifests with actions such as not wanting to get out of bed in the morning, continuous feelings of sadness and hopelessness, and feeling physically drained and exhausted.

I would not know how I would react to being chronically sick. Sure, some people are able to fight and keep on fighting, I think it is natural to feel hopeless at times also. I dont know how sick your friend is, or what their stroy is.

They certainly need support, friendship and encouragement.

 

[dasjsmum]

I think that people have their ups and downs...every day is different. Who can blame someone who is always sick from desiring a way to escape that? I certainly wouldnt judge them.
Depression often manifests with actions such as not wanting to get out of bed in the morning, continuous feelings of sadness and hopelessness, and feeling physically drained and exhausted.

I would not know how I would react to being chronically sick. Sure, some people are able to fight and keep on fighting, I think it is natural to feel hopeless at times also. I dont know how sick your friend is, or what their stroy is.

They certainly need support, friendship and encouragement.

 

[dasjsmum]

I think that people have their ups and downs...every day is different. Who can blame someone who is always sick from desiring a way to escape that? I certainly wouldnt judge them.
Depression often manifests with actions such as not wanting to get out of bed in the morning, continuous feelings of sadness and hopelessness, and feeling physically drained and exhausted.

I would not know how I would react to being chronically sick. Sure, some people are able to fight and keep on fighting, I think it is natural to feel hopeless at times also. I dont know how sick your friend is, or what their stroy is.

They certainly need support, friendship and encouragement.

 

[Scarlett81]

I think its depression. Depression can come for chemical reasons, or for the reason that something is happening in your life to make you depressed. But whatever the reason-it still is what it is regardless of why.
The thing is, sometimes it passes, sometimes it stays for a while and keeps you from really living full. So if enough time goes by that you are saying-whoa, this has been too long and its affecting my day to day life-its time to get help then. Only you know the honest answer to that.

Thinking of you.<img src="i/expressions/heart.gif" border="0">

 

[Scarlett81]

I think its depression. Depression can come for chemical reasons, or for the reason that something is happening in your life to make you depressed. But whatever the reason-it still is what it is regardless of why.
The thing is, sometimes it passes, sometimes it stays for a while and keeps you from really living full. So if enough time goes by that you are saying-whoa, this has been too long and its affecting my day to day life-its time to get help then. Only you know the honest answer to that.

Thinking of you.<img src="i/expressions/heart.gif" border="0">

 

[Scarlett81]

I think its depression. Depression can come for chemical reasons, or for the reason that something is happening in your life to make you depressed. But whatever the reason-it still is what it is regardless of why.
The thing is, sometimes it passes, sometimes it stays for a while and keeps you from really living full. So if enough time goes by that you are saying-whoa, this has been too long and its affecting my day to day life-its time to get help then. Only you know the honest answer to that.

Thinking of you.<img src="i/expressions/heart.gif" border="0">

 

[Pumuckl]

I would agree that both scenarios sound like depression however, it is all a matter of context. We all have bad days if it is an isolated scenario it's probably just one of those bad days. However, if it is a recurring feeling, thought, wish I would say it is indeed a case of depression.

Depression is not a bad thing in that we have to be ashamed to have these feelings. As someone mentioned they are caused by chemical imbalances that like any other illness need to be treated with medication. Unfortunately we do not always recognize this condition in ourselves and even when we do we are in such a downward spiral to punish ourselves more that we tend to ignore those around us that want to help.

(For anyone that may be down or depressed) Just remember as much as this sounds like BS things are not as bad as they seem and people out there love you and care about you. If you were not here or were never born the world would have been deprived of all the good things you have brought it. Things can and will get better and you will be able to see that with the right help, just allow those that care for you to help you.

 

[Pumuckl]

I would agree that both scenarios sound like depression however, it is all a matter of context. We all have bad days if it is an isolated scenario it's probably just one of those bad days. However, if it is a recurring feeling, thought, wish I would say it is indeed a case of depression.

Depression is not a bad thing in that we have to be ashamed to have these feelings. As someone mentioned they are caused by chemical imbalances that like any other illness need to be treated with medication. Unfortunately we do not always recognize this condition in ourselves and even when we do we are in such a downward spiral to punish ourselves more that we tend to ignore those around us that want to help.

(For anyone that may be down or depressed) Just remember as much as this sounds like BS things are not as bad as they seem and people out there love you and care about you. If you were not here or were never born the world would have been deprived of all the good things you have brought it. Things can and will get better and you will be able to see that with the right help, just allow those that care for you to help you.