Life is to short...

Last night while habeing out with a friend I told her about last year's christmas and how i wasn't able to be into the festivities because of my depression. And her reply was dude life is to short to be depressed. It made me mad that she said that to me because she was the only friend that really helped me get out those days in which I just wanted to sleep and cry. I don't know if she is right and life really is to short but its the way I felt. I was alone, I was sad, I was going though something personal and i had given up on life. I still want to give up from time to time. I just want to quit and disappear from the face of the earth or just move to a place where I can restart. But is it true? Is life to short for me to be depressed at such a young age.

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We all wish to learn from our Depression and Anxiety.

To do that you need to understand why you feel the way you do and consider the best ways for you to put things in perspective. That is why we try and talk out our concerns to move on. The best way is to break up each problem or concern into small bites, attend each small bite and sort it continue on until you get stuck, move on to your next concern. You know when you get stuck, you can move back or forward and sort out further bites continue on, you will gain confidence and will be able to work on your life concerns as you proceed down the pathway set out for you.

Your Health Professionals if you have any will give you tools to help yourself, the person who will help the most will be you

BOB

[Dolphin14]

Life is short.

But our feelings are real. Depression is an illness that needs attention.

I most definately recommend a professional for that.

[hypercat54]

Hi yes your friend is right as life is too short which is why if you have any physical or mental health issues you need to put all the resources you can into either a cure or learning to cope and live with your issues.

When you are young you seem to have all the time in the world, but one day you turn round and you are 40 and you have missed a lot of life and opportunities. I am a lot older than you and missed opportunities are what I regret most.

Having said that I have learned to cope with and accommodate my lifelong depression to the best of my ability, and consequently have had some good times though I have missed out on some things, but not as many as I could have if I hadn't worked (and still do) on my mental health x

[All_alone]

Hi. Life can be short but none of us know how long we will be here. It sounds like your friend doesn't have an understanding of depression even though she helped you last Christmas. Depression is a real illness just like heart disease or diabetes. You can get thru with help but you just cant wake up one day and say , well I'm not going to have depression anymore. Quite honestly, I would be upset with someone who said that to me but would also tell myself they don't understand. What affects you may not be a problem for them however it is not right or wrong. Hugs!!

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I am going through a period now where all my AD drugs and Opiates are going to be withdrawn, because of age and what might be awaiting me in the future, Old Age.

I have been on these medications now for over thirty years, I need to be brave and move on to a different phase in my Life. It all comes down to do I want a long life or shorten what is left. Some very insular incentives are been given to me. My future treatment is B12 injections and D3 The Sunshine Drugs. What I am finding the B12 is helping my memory and making me more interested in life, taking away pain and discomfort, lifting mood and ability. For that injections every twelve weeks and a D3 tablet every day is a really small price to pay. My body cannot produce the B12 and that has not helped my disability and memory and associated Depression

I have been ill for a long time as explained above, it is important we run with alternative experiences, so I need to push myself as much as possible so I enjoy my 70s. Yes I may die tonight or even tomorrow, at least I am going to try and get my lost life back and move on as best I can. Yes it all puts the fear of God in me. Although so does Death..

We live for the one and those who love us

BOB

[pink318]

Hello,

I’m very sorry that you feel alone and sad. I have a sister who is going through depression and my other siblings don’t understand the emotions she is going through. I feel sad for my sister but all I can do is to show the support she needs. I pray for her that she will get through this and that is the same prayer I have for you. Please stay strong, you are not alone and we are here for you.

It will be helpful if you have a therapists that will check on you and if you can, try to join a support group that you can meet in person. It can lessen will loneliness and you will learn coping skills. Please keep us posted. God bless.

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Thanks to everyone who replied all your words help me look at my options more clearly

[Sunshine425]

Life is too short!!! It goes by in the blink of an eye. Maybe what your friend means, is embrace yourself and your life. Do what makes you happy. Figure out what its going to take.

I was depressed for years always being my worst enemy and bringing myself down. I was scared, lonely, sad and I didnt know how others were so happy.

Then this past year it hit me..... go to therapy, use all the coping tools, get the positive support I needed and create boundries with toxic family members. Its a lot easier once you are an adult. Then youll have the freedom to live for yourself and no one else.

Dont lose hope. It will get better. Dont view it as you dont have a right to be sad, look at it maybe its time for some changes in your life so you can get back to being happy..

Life is so hard and holidays can be a real drag. You are not alone with being depressed. 💕💙 you got this though!