christmas deppression

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i just seen a article on the local news here about murder suicide i dont get this at all its not my happy time of year but i dont understand killing one family then killing yourself it dont solve anything it creates more probs i just dont get it
 
I am struggling with a bad bout of depression now, but no frikkin way would I do somethin like that. It's a tough time of year....specially in this shithole economy.
 
Just a few weeks ago a friend of mine shot his wife then turned the gun on himself, she was a friend also, went to both of their funerals at the same church. I will never know why but he could have picked up the phone and called any one of us for someone to talk to.
 
I just take comfort in knowing that I/we are not alone and there are other worse off. And the one thing that is always in the back of my mind is that anything is better than being back in Iraq.

Find some friends, have a few drinks and try to enjoy it. Atleast that's my plan being that I have no family here in AZ.
 
hellion_locdogg said:
I just take comfort in knowing that I/we are not alone and there are other worse off. And the one thing that is always in the back of my mind is that anything is better than being back in Iraq.

Find some friends, have a few drinks and try to enjoy it. Atleast that's my plan being that I have no family here in AZ.
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you got one in fla bro
 
the67fish said:
Just a few weeks ago a friend of mine shot his wife then turned the gun on himself, she was a friend also, went to both of their funerals at the same church. I will never know why but he could have picked up the phone and called any one of us for someone to talk to.
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So sorry to find this out, Randy. I will be prayin for all of you.
 
...............and another.

Good friends and fellowship makes for a Merry Christmas.....especially when you can be a help to one of the 'buds'..........Great feelings.

You guys have a great one. Doc
 
I think Seasonal Affective Disorder has a lot to do with it, plus the tremendous expectations for those with their own families combined with the present economy and possibly rememberances of losing a family member in the fall or winter. Mix up all these emotions with the loss of a job plus drugs and/or alcohol and that makes for a potent and dangerous mixture.

What can be done about this on an individual level?
1. Talk about it to someone. A lot of guys won't for fear of being considered weak.
2. Stay away from booze when pissed off or sad. Alcohol just exagerates what one already feels.
3. They sell big *** lights you hang out under for an hour or so. It's really supposed to help those with SAD.
4. Help someone else. It keeps your mind off your own troubles.
5. No family? Hang with friends! That's what I'll be doing.

I hope this might help someone.....
 
Is it any coincidence that the acronym is SAD?

I've suffered with this every year for ........ wow, a long time (25+ years now). The only thing that helps me: December 26.
 
But we never know what is going on in someone elses mind. 2 Years ago my niece put a 357 in her mouth and pulled the trigger. Good marriage, good job, on top of the world in every respect. No forewarning or anything. I've been really depressed at times but not to that point but I know its possible because I hear about it every day.
 
When I get depressed I listen to "happy music".. Music with meaning..

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QuHbwPx4lWE"]YouTube - Michael Franti - "The Sound of Sunshine" Music Video - American Sign Language Community[/ame]
 
I used to work in a hospital and psych wards, and the morgue was always busy at this time of year. People feel more alone if they have little to show for their lives. The smallest things turn out to be bigger then one would believe.

The stress levels are near the breaking point. The family arguments that have to be faced start to cause problems, drinking gets heavier to ease the pain. The world is set up to celebrate xmas with family, but if you have no family or do not want to face them or a family argument ... takes a toll on a person.

It sucks but statistics show that the suicide rate spikes at this time of year.
 
Everything that is bad that has happened to me has happened around Christmas, I don't really have anyone to be with and at times feel like no one cares.. but I could never do that... I have to much to look forward to.
 
exercise, i'm a different animal without it

I run and run and run
3 miles in the morning makes for a good day.
love when I get 10+ mile run, my god, how that makes you feel... beats the booze or herb any and everyday.
 
1969dodgedartgt said:
good stuff Greenhornet, music can mold our emotions greatly.
I cant seem to change my attitude too well just with "positive thinking" but music can sure do a good job.
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The way I look at life someone else always has it worse.. At Christmas I don't think about what I havent got, I think about hungry and abused children, homeless people living on the streets, familys that are having rough times.. I've been in the gutter plenty of times in my life, self pity didnt make my life change, change can only come from within...
 
Just sip on a little sunshine:

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcTlbi-dCjI"]YouTube - Crash Kings - Mountain Man (HQ)[/ame]
 
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