Depression: I'm gonna keep it real for a bit right now.

[151_Pr00f]

I've struggled with depression from time to time although now that I'm older not as much. I think more than anything time has helped me to frame things from a broader perspective. With age I've become wiser in the ways of the world and as a result more in tune to the sufferings of other individuals. It's lead me to appreciate the things I can be thankful for in a stoic kind of way. Now I don't compare myself to others as much as I used to as a teen and early 20's but use myself as a standard for gauging my progress in life. Seeing how far I've come along gives me a greater sense of contentment than in the past when alot of my self esteem hinged on what others' opinions about me. IMO, the always driven, A-type personality thats held to a such high regard in Western culture contributes greatly to the increase of mental illness including depression. It's no wonder American's are among the most medicated people in the world and fare no better in terms of happiness than we did in the 60's despite the increases in our standards of living.

 

[NobodyReally]

Good post, @*L*E*G*A*C*Y*. Honestly, it's one of the reasons I don't get too wrapped up in arguments on here or take things personally. There are a lot of people here venting out of pain and reaching out any way they can. Anyway lots of love and hugs to you.

 

[BujuBoombastic]

Helpful thread that can help allot of people out if they're depress. I've been depressed most of the time, but personally I find ways to try to over come my own depression. This is beneficial for people that don't have any were to turn or go. I'm not opposed to this idea. There's allot of crazy people in this world that are depress, and this can help most of dem.

 

[iceberg_is_on_fire]

My wife deals with depression, it took me a while to come to terms with it as far as understanding. It's deep at times. I could be looking at the perfect picture while she is all over the place inside. I be feeling so helpless brehs but we work through it.

 

[Frida Giezman]

Salute bro

Hold ur head

 

[jbrad]

I'm somewhat new to the Coli and don't know everyone's creed and whatnot but Mental Health issues are huge in the colored community or the "hood" and a "hood" hides things, Thank you for your honesty. I've been plagued with mental health issues since a kid via verbal and physical abuse from my parents. I'm very intelligent but my behavioral problems as a kid lead my parents to verbally put me down and I believed what they said and became it. It has destroyed all of my relationships with amazing women. Get better everyone who's suffering or at least attempt to. Peace.

 

[kingdizzy01]

 

[X10]

I've been dealing with this for the past 5/6 years or so. Probably why I am still unemployed. Got my degree in Chem but it took me longer to obtain because I couldn't bring myself to get out of bed and go to class or do any school work. My anxiety is on 10 lately. I wouldn't wish this on anyone. Waking up tired and hopeless everyday is no bueno.

 

[YaBishh]

Respect to Op. I used to think the same way, "suck it up" "quit being a bytch" "depression some white boy shyt" etc. but after battling my demons, i really wouldnt want to wish that on anybody. Its a battle within and its always constant. ill just say that experience is the best teacher to overcome obstacles.

 

[X10]

Respect to Op. I used to think the same way, "suck it up" "quit being a bytch" "depression some white boy shyt" etc. but after battling my demons, i really wouldnt want to wish that on anybody. Its a battle within and its always constant. ill just say that experience is the best teacher to overcome obstacles.

The sad thing is that many of us (black people) are depressed and are afraid to seek help for fear of looking weak to our peers.

 

[Sccit]

i think it stems from insecurity................................and like other dude said, it's a state of mine. i go in and out of depression, but i think most people do. a majority of them are simply not willing to admit it.

 

[Nighthawk]

I've had my bouts with depression until i started eating right, taking care of myself better, and removing toxic ppl from my life. Its good now

 

[skeetsinternal]

I have 90%of those symptoms

 

[skeetsinternal]

I've had my bouts with depression until i started eating right, taking care of myself better, and removing toxic ppl from my life. Its good now

I distanced myself from toxic people too

 

[Elle Driver]

How are you lot affording help and meds? Is it cheap? Would I be able to afford it on Obamacare?

I've seen one doctor when I was living in the shelter but I didn't stay there long. That's how I know my mental state is detrimental to my life because I don't feel that I'm worth much or that I deserve much so I don't even try or I quit or leave before I can get help. My fear of failure is pretty much a self fulfilling prophecy.

I do have health insurance now. I just don't know where to start.

You can go to a community health center, without a referral, and the first consultation is usually free and your health insurance should cover it.