depression normal?

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Since you said every now and again you have these thoughts, I am guessing they are fairly normal. If they were frequent then there would probably be an issue. Have you ever tried talking to a professional?

<blockquote><b>Quoting LEGENDARY boobs:</b>" Since you said every now and again you have these thoughts, I am guessing they are fairly normal. If ... [snip!] ... are fairly normal. If they were frequent then there would probably be an issue. Have you ever tried talking to a professional?"</blockquote>


A long long time ago when I was 14. But not for the same reasons

Quoting *Soon 2B G0rda*:" <blockquote><b>Quoting LEGENDARY boobs:</b>" Since you said every now and again you ... [snip!] ... ever tried talking to a professional?"</blockquote> A long long time ago when I was 14. But not for the same reasons"

If it is bothering you to the point where you think you might need a professional then definitely talk to one, if not, you can try writing in a journal so you can get your feelings out. Death is a normal part of life, you could try looking up the 7 stages of grief to see that all what you feel is normal.

<blockquote><b>Quoting LEGENDARY boobs:</b>" If it is bothering you to the point where you think you might need a professional then definitely talk ... [snip!] ... out. Death is a normal part of life, you could try looking up the 7 stages of grief to see that all what you feel is normal."</blockquote>




Yeah I know death is a kart of life but it's like I'm 23 and I feel like worrying about those things shouldn't.be my concern. But at the same time id feel silly going to talk to someone about it because there are people out there that have gone through so much more

I go through all the things you just said, also from time to time. For me I think it is more an anxiety thing than a depression thing. I have learned over time that the way I talk to myself mentally makes a big difference in how *long* I have these thoughts and the impact they make. I would not discount talking to a professional about this. If you don't have a lot of $$$, sometimes local universities will give you access to their psychology faculty (Docs) and their grad students for a very small fee. They need the experience and you sound like you need the peace of mind (:

Quoting *Soon 2B G0rda*:" <blockquote><b>Quoting LEGENDARY boobs:</b>" If it is bothering you to the point where ... [snip!] ... time id feel silly going to talk to someone about it because there are people out there that have gone through so much more"

It's not about what others have went through, you have to decide if it is really affecting you. If it is, there is absolutely nothing wrong with talking to a professional about it.

<blockquote><b>Quoting TrollMama:</b>" I go through all the things you just said, also from time to time. For me I think it is more an anxiety ... [snip!] ... (Docs) and their grad students for a very small fee. They need the experience and you sound like you need the peace of mind (:"</blockquote>




I go through phases. The last week I've felt blah. There are times I feel on top of the world no worries and then there are times I don't want to getout of bed. The other times I just feel empty like I'm on auto pilot passing my life by with little attention or care to detail

Do you get outside much? I know it probably doesn't sound like it's very important or enjoyable if you aren't an outdoorsy person but sometimes these things are hormonal and the sunlight may help. I totally get where you are coming from, feeling blah and life passing you by... do you have things that you look forward to, that give you a sense of purpose? I'm not talking children here, they often need as much as they give.

I think about stuff like that all the time. Its just life. It sounds like your grieving also. And yeah we will all be in the situation, if we are lucky enough to live that long, but then again we can be struck by lighting, and die tomorrow, or hit by a buss ect. Life is what you make it. All you can do is live to the best of your abilitys. As for god, and religion, I am agnostic and really a hypocrite. I was raised christian, so at my core I belive in god, but I dont have real faith if that makes sence. Its like I think he is there, but I dont know if I like or trust, or understand him. I dont do religion as a rule, because if I had to pick, I would be christian, and I have maybe met one true christian in my whole life, and I dont agree with their opinions on things, so I just stay away from it altogether. But if I am scared or worried about someone, I will pray. Now how messed up is that?? See I'm a hypocrite, but I dont know what I wanna do about it, so I leave it alone. Eventually I will prob forgive god, and maybe I will see things different, but untill then, I cant change how I feel about things. Anyways, I just wanted you to know your not alone. I hope you start feeling better.

<blockquote><b>Quoting TrollMama:</b>" Do you get outside much? I know it probably doesn't sound like it's very important or enjoyable if you ... [snip!] ... you look forward to, that give you a sense of purpose? I'm not talking children here, they often need as much as they give."</blockquote>




I like the outdoors it's relaxing. My depression always seems to be worse in the winter but lately I've been going through episodes despite it being summer

Also I'm the kinda person I hear something like mother of three killed in car crash I sit and think what if it would have been me. And for example during nursing clinicals when I did peds and saw sick babies I was thinking this could have been my baby. It's like I should be thankful for what I have but instead I find myself putting myself in others shoes to feel their pain