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faithfulTriangle3777
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If we are spiritual, emotional, physical, intelectual and social beings.............
Depression Support / by faithfulTriangle3777
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 April 11th, 2016
...See more It's often said that there are five dimensions to a human being. These dimensions are social, spiritual, emotional, intellectual and physical. If I were to give my self a grade for how I am supporting each of these dimensions, I would probably average a D+. This causes me to wonder how much of my depression is due to the fact that I am not adequately nourishing or supporting each dimension of myself. Upon further analysis of why I have failed to properly nourish (for lack of better words) each of my dimensions, it's likely due to the fact that my life is so unbalanced because of how many hours that I work that each dimension of myself has been ignored for a decade or so. If a human being is in fact 5 dimensions (some say 4 or 5, but same concept or more less) and these aspects are ignored or assaulted, it only makes sense that this eventually leads to depression and anxiety. I don't mean to generalize that this is the cause of all mood disorders at all, but I wonder how many of us have slipped into depression or anxiety because our life's are simply out of balance for too long. We don't spend enough time with friends and family, we don't have for family dinners, we don't have time to go for a walk with our spouse, we don't have time to cook and eat beautiful nutritious meals, we don't have time to volunteer to help others, we don't have time to be active in a spiritual community, we don't have time to enjoy hobbies and interests, we don't have time to read good books, we don't have time for adequate down-time, we don't have time for adequate sleep etc. If my depression has a silver lining, it's that the intensity of my unhappiness has caused me to think very hard about why I was unhappy and what really is important in life. In thinking about these things, I have come to the conclusion that I must make sacrifices to achieve a wealth of TIME versus monetary wealth. Besides money needed for the very basics, ample TIME is all you need to thoroughly provide nourishment for each of our dimensions. As mentioned previously, we need TIME to see friends and family, TIME to exercise etc..... My family is now on the path towards simplifying our lives, practicing minimalism and frugality to learn to live with less so that we can have more (time). Just my monthly musing but I hope that it's beneficial to at least one person out there suffering today.
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Pain
Depression Support / by faithfulTriangle3777
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 October 6th, 2015
...See more I'm sure it's hard for people to imagine that sinus pain from allergies can be bad enough to cause depression but mine does. It's so fucking painful right now I feel like if I were to just let go I would have some kind of anxiety attack. I have to focus and remain calm. A general apathy is most effective. Nothing helps. I've tried all the nasal sprays and pills. What I feel like I really need is pain medication, but nobody prescribes powerful pain meds for sinus pain and I wouldn't take them anyway because I know I'd get addicted. Alcohol is the only thing that helps. It numbs the pain. But until I drink at least two beers I will have to endure this pain. Not to mention the fact that it ruins my cognitive ability and makes me want to be a hermit. Shit this sucks. Sorry, just needed to vent. I don't expect any responses.
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MTHFR Defect a cause of depression
Depression Support / by faithfulTriangle3777
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 February 29th, 2016
...See more Anyone here have their MTHFR gene analyzed? Studies show a very high percentage of depressed people have a defect with this gene. There is a cheap test you can take to verify and the medication (a supplement with methyl form of folate and b12) to remedy the problem isn't that expensive. I had mine tested and I have one mutation and started supplementing. I have noticed significant improvements in mood but I need to wait another month or so to be sure it's not just the placebo effect. Folks, this is cheap and easy and you may see improvements by supplementing if you have a defect of this gene so I encourage people to at least look in to it. Best of luck to all.
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When your perception of life is seen through a filter of depression.........
Depression Support / by faithfulTriangle3777
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 September 13th, 2015
...See more I was thinking this morning about how I feel like I wasn't born with the correct faculties to handle modern civilization. Everything is so chaotic and busy. How can a human being be truly healthy and balanced in this world when there is not enough time for for relaxation, exercise and actually cooking meals. On the weekends, rather than enjoying life, we have errands to do at home, laundry, mowing the lawn and house cleaning. It seems impossible for me to make any changes in my life that will not make it seem like a continually chaotic, busy and overwhelming rat race. The second problem is that I don't know if I feel this way because I am depressed and everything seems overwhelming or because it's actually true, or maybe it's a little of both. If it's a little of both, is it disproportionately reality or my warped view of reality. I envy those who don't have this type of internal monologue playing in their heads all day.
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Do you drive without focusing on anything?
Depression Support / by faithfulTriangle3777
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 September 8th, 2015
...See more I've been doing this for a while and always thought it was due to extreme fatigue but but now realize it's probably extreme fatigue caused by depression. Anyway, I often drive to and from work without focusing on anything. It's very natural for me to open my gaze and let everything turn in to a slight haze or blur like you would if you were going into a deep daydreaming trip. Somehow get from point a to point b doing this day after day. I think I do this because I don't have enough energy and alertness to focus my eyes.
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Is depression causing me to be fickle?
Depression Support / by faithfulTriangle3777
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 September 1st, 2015
...See more Anyone experience extreme fickleness? For instance, I have long realized that my stressful is completely exacerbating my depression symptoms. So, what happens is for 3 months I'll have my heart set on one particular occupation, but then all of a sudden I'll completely lose interest in that occupation and become fixated on another. This change in the desired occupation changes every few weeks or months and usually rotates between 3-5 occupations, each time I become fixated on one, I can't imagine doing the others. It makes me feel like I'm a 5-year old kid who wants to be firefighter on wednesday and then a policman on thursday.
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Talk Therapy, does it help?
Depression Support / by faithfulTriangle3777
Last post
 August 12th, 2015
...See more Does anyone have feedback on talk therapy? Does it help?
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