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Depression Related Forums => Depression Central => Topic started by: DeLilo-Fan on May 02, 2012, 06:13:46 PM
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Wonder what other people’s opinions are on this. Since I was diagnosed as depressed, I`ve wondered if I am really depressed, or if I’m actually quite rationale and see the world clearer than those around me. It just seems to me that I have a poor job in a terrible economy which only looks likely to get worse. We seem to be ruled by unaccountable self serving individuals out to line their own pockets. Society seems to be falling apart. On a personal level, I seem to fail at everything I try to put my hand to. So, in my opinion it is correct that I feel so down, and it confuses me other people I know, who are unemployed and facing even tough times, are so upbeat. I’m sick of all this upbeat, head in the sand rubbish which people seem to have to do to make their lives bearable. People have even suggested I stop reading newspapers because they get me down. To me, that would be even sadder, as it would mean embracing the ignorance is bliss approach. I really don’t see why thinking I’m a pathetic failure in a bleak unforgiving world is incorrect. I just feel like I’m being honest with myself.
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Its difficult to say to be honest, how were you diagnsed?
Z x
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My GP diagnosed me, and then I went to see an NHS councillor. I’m not saying I’m not depressed, it`s just lots of coping mechanisms to me seem like ignoring genuine issues with regards myself and the world at large. However as I mentioned previously my councillor discharged me as she seemed to believe I had improved- I had in a way, but I think it was just outwardly appearing ok. I still feel inherently cynical and negative about myself and environment.
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It seems to me your depression is at least partly causing those feelings, or at least bringing them to the front of your mind.
When I'm bad I tend to see the bad in things more acutely
Z xx
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Hi DeLilo-Fan
I understand where you are coming from, I too have a poor job with no prospects and the future looks grim. You talk about all those upbeat people-well I reckon it is a front on their part, or it is their personality, or they are just thick. People with depression are genuinely strong decent people who have just reached a point where their brain says it can't go on like this anymore.
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I think Beezart is right
Z xx
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I agree with Beetzart too
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I also have to agree with Beetzart.
S x x
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Nice to hear my opinions aren’t completely off the wall and distorted by depression!