I don;t think I can go on. with the holidays and everyone dead.

Hi Sullybutt Things can seem very sad this time of the year. Lots of people feel the way that you do. It can help a lot if you call and talk to someone who specializes in depression. Please do that as soon as possible! Thinking of you xoxo

Everyone is not dead.

I'm here.

Holidays don't mean anything.

The true meaning is in what you celebrate every day. The sky, air, moon, stars, animals, nature, heavens, earth, God, and the wonder of it all.

Shake off your depression and celebrate your life every day.

Validating someone's feelings is one of the best things that you can do for another person.

Depression is as real an illness as diabetes or cancer. Telling someone to "shake off" their cancer isn't logical; the same holds true for depression.

I know you were trying to help, Valerie, but I suggest (in the kindest possible manner) that you read some articles from respected sources about depression before you give out what could very well be harmful advice.

Can i know what are the reasons for your depressed state ? so that we all can help you out of this mess. Life is beautiful and to live with it but not to be depressed. Can you share your thoughts about it. By the way your stats are good. You have done wonderful job in offers. still what is the problem behind your depressed state.Be cheerful and happy all your worries will run away.

cookin2 wrote: Validating someone's feelings is one of the best things that you can do for another person.

Depression is as real an illness as diabetes or cancer. Telling someone to "shake off" their cancer isn't logical; the same holds true for depression.

I know you were trying to help, Valerie, but I suggest (in the kindest possible manner) that you read some articles from respected sources about depression before you give out what could very well be harmful advice.

I have a bachelors degree in Rehabilitation and minor in psychology.

I wouldn't dare even begin to diagnose anyone online. No doubt 'sullybutt' has her own physicians.
My reply to her post, was more than appropriate.

cookin2 wrote: Validating someone's feelings is one of the best things that you can do for another person.

Depression is as real an illness as diabetes or cancer. Telling someone to "shake off" their cancer isn't logical; the same holds true for depression.

I know you were trying to help, Valerie, but I suggest (in the kindest possible manner) that you read some articles from respected sources about depression before you give out what could very well be harmful advice.

Yep, it's called COMPASSION.

Nobody is another person's shoes or knows what they go through.

Some words of encouragement and compassion go a long way, indeed.

I agree. True that holidays means nothing ( a polite way of saying F all) because mostly holidays have become COMMERCIAL and all about ways for business to bank on consumers.......SADLY most people don't know the true meaning, and some people are all FAKE during holidays that makes me angry, and the very next day they are their regular unpleasant self.

I agree to some extent that you enjoy what life gives you at all times, but asking someone to "SHAKE OFF" their depression - that was a bit harsh. DEPRESSION is not something you SHAKE OFF..... You cannot tell someone online
to SHAKE IT OFF, it's like telling them to "HEY GET OVER IT", without knowing their history and particular case.

Maybe right intentions but bad choice of words.

Nobody needs a university degree for compassion and understanding!

I'm going to make a last comment here and then I am going to lock this topic.
The reason I am going to lock it is because 'sullybutt' posted a simple sentence
that has now got out of hand in her topic.

Firstly, 'sullybutt' has posted topics on the ClixSense forum before making
statements she is depressed about surveys/ads, or some other such thing.

Secondly, know there is a big difference in a person feeling depressed and
a person with clinical depression.

Thirdly, it is not up to you nor up to me, to diagnose 'sullybutt'. You 'drarkstar2'
and you 'cookin2' are taking this thread way out of context.

Fourth, I have worked in hospitals and health care for many many years. I
worked in a major hospital's mental health ward for over 8 years. I am very
much aware of clinical depression and more.

Fifth, I think you two 'darkstar2' and 'cookin2' should be ashamed of yourself
for making lite of my comment to her. There is nothing inappropriate about
my comment and I said nothing bad or nothing wrong. How rude!

And YES, if you are sad or depressed about something such as a holiday, you
most certainly can shake it off. You can do something else, think of something
else, join a church group, celebrate the holidays with living people, feed the
hungry, go to a movie, etc. Just because someone is sad or momentarily
depressed, does not mean they can't get over that feeling. It also does not
mean they have clinical depression.

Finally, I will say if anyone needs physical or mental help, they should see
their physician.

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