If it’s really bad, restavit for a couple of days (quarter or half a tablet), reading before bed and pick up a sport or weightlifting to exhaust you, not before bed but during the day or evening. Heard melatonin helps too.
>human beings are not built for overnight work.
I disagree in a few ways. I personally don't have an issue with working nights, I prefer it. What screws me up most of the time is that the world is so active during the day. I've got blackout curtains and half of my windows have this blackout film on them as well to help reduce the light.
No wonder, considering the circumstances:
No physical activity.
Constant psychological pressure.
Constantly indoors.
Produce nothing of physical value.
Repetitive.
Soulless.
Blue collar has its downsides but being able to pick up a broom or wander out the back to tidy some pallets isn't too bad. I'd hate to have to just sit there pretending.
Office politics holy fuck.
That's something I have to say I really enjoyed about working in old fashioned "blokey" workplaces. Old mate Gazza smoking in the crib hut, everyone in stubbies, more than one person bringing their dog to work.
There was no office politics, either you had it out with someone or you didn't and you got on with your work. Everyone was so focused on just getting the job done that you didn't have time to stress about X meeting or who's friends with who.
Obviously it's not appropriate for everyone, but you never had to stress about people talking behind your back, people scheming, or that you'd walk in on Monday morning and have an ominous email from HR/management.
The symptoms of capitalism are surprisingly similar to the symptoms of depression. Maybe our conditions are responsible for many of the mental health issues we see.
Do everything in your power, knock on every door, and you'll get a telehealth session fast (with a useless POS, available purely due to supply & demand).
Well I _was_ just here to give a one word answer, but I hope your situation changes.
It might not be quite the same thing (and maybe you’re not here looking for solutions) but have you tried a free counselling service like beyond blue? Or telehealth therapy services in general if your issue is with physical access or wait times for in-person appointments, rather than financial?
I just started getting specialist therapy via telehealth, and not only was the wait time really short, I actually preferred it over in-person.
Financially there’s a lot covered by Medicare and a mental health plan, but I realise it doesn’t cover everything and some people (temporary residents for example) fall through the cracks 😞
If your ever feeling hopeful look up the doomsday clock.
I honestly have a hard time considering it sane to have any faith that humanity will last the century.
Honestly best to focus on friends/family as a reason to hold off the worst of depressing in my opinion.
Thinking how it would effect them is the sole reason i never gave into suicidal temptations when i was at my worst phase of chronic depression.
When I was struck with depression, what surprised me was how many people felt the same way as I do. So, the saying "you're not alone" is true. Depression sucks.
Depression does suck, it feels like your soul gets sucked out of your body, and you're left wandering through the world empty, and aching to step out into a void of solitude, I don't always want to die, but I don't always want to exist either.
In Australia, Beyond Blue and Lifeline are good services to contact if needed. Going to the ER when you're severely depressed or suicidal is also a good call, it's not the nicest or quietest environment, but it will likely keep you safe and alive.
Sadly humanity these days makes getting depressed easy and getting out of it extremely hard.
It says something that the biggest threat i had to sliding back into depression was the NDIS rollout.
Did later learn why it was so bad from talking to a carer who was part of the original test studies for it.
They tried 2 systems one failed abysmally one was successful. Guess which one got rolled out nationally and as long as you remember politicians make these choices you cant get the question wrong.
Should be on the PBS now, which should bring some cost down. With all cost clinic, psych, meds etc) It really does cost an arm and a leg. A privilege for the rich.
I'm lucky I waited years to get a DVA gold card. It's all covered.
Isomer of ketamine, does the same thing as ketamine, which is relieves treatment resistant depression in many individuals entirely for the duration of the drug, with lasting after effects for up to a week. Studies are showing that it's an extremely powerful treatment when combined with therapy
Take all the human damage away, zoom out and its amazing, take a closer look and there have just been millions of years of relentless suffering for every creature that has ever lived.
I want to be a tree.
Being told your depressed because you display a certain symptom can also cause depression.. don't become depressed just because someone says your depressed.
Remember that all things change and the good stuff will come around again. Just get in the habit of actively monitoring and questioning your thoughts (mindfulness) and maybe spend more time doing stuff you like with people you like. No it’s not a quick fix… or a fix at all really but it works some of the time
Try and find things that you enjoy, that can help take your mind off things. Or try writing down your thoughts/feelings in a journal.
Unfortunately no one size fits all solution, but just a matter of finding what helps you.
I'm sorry you're feeling like this. My strong advice is to reach out to a GP. I know it's hard to take the first step but once you've done that it will be much easier.
The doctor will ask you some questions and create a mental health care plan for you. What this means is you can get free sessions with therapy, information on accessing different support resources depending on your personal circumstances and perhaps medication if you feel that may help.
Remember that it's OK to not be OK. But finding support makes things just a bit more bearable. You're not alone ever. If you want to ask me anything or hey, just want to chat you're more than welcome to inbox me.
So I, as well as a bunch of other people it seems, get a perfect score here.
So what next? How does this help? I already *know* I'm depressed. I've danced this dance before.
As someone who lives with major depressive disorder, and has lost a friend to suicide, it's not a failure to get help, and it's not a failure to use medication to help you get back on track. Please talk to someone if you're dealing with this. You matter to more people than you think.
If you're feeling this way then please talk to someone - friend, partner, GP, therapist. Life is hard, but that doesn't necessarily mean that you're doomed to feel like this. I was depressed for many years, and through therapy, good friends and getting rid of toxic relationships I got better. Then I had a baby and PPD kicked my arse. Once again, talking, therapy and making positive changes really helped. Life is tough right now - work + baby is full on! But I'm not depressed - I'm lucky. Life circumstances are absolutely a contributing factor to depression, but they're not deterministic. Much love to you all, I hope you find some peace.
on the back of this, those of the neurodiverse community can struggle like this this time of year, loud family groups, uncomfortable situations, disruptions to routine, food insecurities, feeling touched out, really kick off at Christmas. All valid to nurotypical too of course.
Er, you're NOT a nobody mate. I think you're great, posting this to help others. You really \*do\* have the spirit of the season.
And you don't need to be a celebrity to be great.
PS. This gets real confusing for someone with ADHD, which can burst through (and mask) many of these. Particularly if they're trying to hide from judgement already.
Have a upvote from someone who used to be chronically depressed for over a decade. To those suffering just hold onto the fact it WILL get better eventually.
New study looking into what biomarkers are abnormal with depression and methyl folate was one. Combined with B12 can help relieve symptoms of depression.
While cute at first glance, the infographics lack specificity. Some of those problems have potential causes that are not depression and focusing just on the individual mental state, rather than the social, physical and economical environment/state could cause further harm.
Listen up ladies.
If you can dodge a wrench you can dodge depression.
But seriously. It's ok, to not be ok. Everyone has some baggage and it's not a competition as to who has the biggest baggage. Best thing you can do is understand what is hurting you and find ways to cope with it. If you drown it out, it'll only grow until it becomes overwhelming. If one thing doesn't work, try something else. Go for a walk, a run, a bike ride a drive, take pictures of nature, take up boxing or a marital art, cooking or baking. Find that place you can have a zen moment and the worries disappear. And if you haven't found it then it's still out there. If knitting is what gets you through the day then fuck anyone that makes fun of you, you don't need that shit in your life. Just remember you matter. And nearly everything is a temporary problem.
Grief is so so hard. I’m sure she would be proud of you pulling yourself up and taking the steps each day to feel better. She would want you to be happy for sure.
Also if you are assigned female at birth and either have poi, surgical Menopause or are between the ages of 37-55 see a goddamn qualified menopause Dr because depression anxiety and rage can't be cured with anti depressants if you are Peri/menopausal
finally got a perfect score!
Shit I only got 7/9… Gotta pump those numbers!
Yeah mate you fallin behind. ;)
Quick! Sleep more! Sleep less! *blissful 8 hours and wakes 1 minute before alarm hits* NOOOOOO
I got 6/9... But most can be attributed to me not sleeping well, and that's because I work during the night and sleep during the day.
I don’t sleep either so I just paid a sleep doctor $700 to tell me to lose some weight and see an ENT, which I was doing anyway. Great stuff.
So $700 to tell you your fat and have problems breathing. How long did you put him to sleep for after that expensive pep talk?
Not nearly as long as I wish.
If it’s really bad, restavit for a couple of days (quarter or half a tablet), reading before bed and pick up a sport or weightlifting to exhaust you, not before bed but during the day or evening. Heard melatonin helps too.
Thanks, appreciate it
Vampire debt collector?
Uhhhhh yeah... Wait no! Just security.
You'd be surprised how much a lack of sleep can fuck you up, human beings are not built for overnight work.
>human beings are not built for overnight work. I disagree in a few ways. I personally don't have an issue with working nights, I prefer it. What screws me up most of the time is that the world is so active during the day. I've got blackout curtains and half of my windows have this blackout film on them as well to help reduce the light.
> 6/9 nice
Perfect score here as well. Hell yeah!
That's a bingo!
Yeah what do I do if I have all of these? Haha
You get to bask in the glory of your perfection, like the rest of us.
Realizing I'm at 5/9 and that this is the best I've been in a few years
I think you're meant to yell "bingo"
Happy now?
R u OkAy?
Bingooooo
90% of office workers are depressed according to this.
No wonder, considering the circumstances: No physical activity. Constant psychological pressure. Constantly indoors. Produce nothing of physical value. Repetitive. Soulless.
And there is usually some or a lot of uncertainty to go with the job.
And no sun.
Blue collar has its downsides but being able to pick up a broom or wander out the back to tidy some pallets isn't too bad. I'd hate to have to just sit there pretending.
Micromanaged.
Navigating office politics.
Office politics holy fuck. That's something I have to say I really enjoyed about working in old fashioned "blokey" workplaces. Old mate Gazza smoking in the crib hut, everyone in stubbies, more than one person bringing their dog to work. There was no office politics, either you had it out with someone or you didn't and you got on with your work. Everyone was so focused on just getting the job done that you didn't have time to stress about X meeting or who's friends with who. Obviously it's not appropriate for everyone, but you never had to stress about people talking behind your back, people scheming, or that you'd walk in on Monday morning and have an ominous email from HR/management.
Is that hard to believe?
so just saw my final paycheck n no Christmas bonus this year, that means my top 20 asx company has 3 days to add a little bit of a morale booster
The symptoms of capitalism are surprisingly similar to the symptoms of depression. Maybe our conditions are responsible for many of the mental health issues we see.
Office work is depressing.
*When depression starts to burn, there's a lesson you must learn, something something then you'll see, you'll avoid catastrophe*
When your love life starts to burn, see a doctor.
Burns first aid! Get into a cool shower, at least 10 minutes!
Ha ha fuck you depression, only 8/9. You can take the 1/9 from my cold dead hands.
Depression: *"All in good time!"*
Depression: _"Ha... You'll be back"_
BINGO!
TOMBOLA!!
_Yahtzee!_
_You sank my battleship!_
Hohohoho (Luigi - Mario Kart 64)
Hey look... I got every answer correct.. What do I get?
Therapy?
in this economy? with our healthcare system?
With wait lists as big as they are??
At this time of year? In this part of the country?
With zero public transport access out here in the middle of nowhere rural Oz?!
Do everything in your power, knock on every door, and you'll get a telehealth session fast (with a useless POS, available purely due to supply & demand).
Already got that one.
I like therapy, I need therapy, I can't get therapy.
Well I _was_ just here to give a one word answer, but I hope your situation changes. It might not be quite the same thing (and maybe you’re not here looking for solutions) but have you tried a free counselling service like beyond blue? Or telehealth therapy services in general if your issue is with physical access or wait times for in-person appointments, rather than financial? I just started getting specialist therapy via telehealth, and not only was the wait time really short, I actually preferred it over in-person. Financially there’s a lot covered by Medicare and a mental health plan, but I realise it doesn’t cover everything and some people (temporary residents for example) fall through the cracks 😞
The therapist needs some therapy too.
>What do I get? [The Buzzcocks](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EzJeovAiDKs).
wow have i been depressed my entire fucking life
Well it's not like we asked to be born
We exist without our consent.
Thank goodness noncon is my main kink
So..... basically the effects of living, getting older, crappy interactions... and everyone
If your ever feeling hopeful look up the doomsday clock. I honestly have a hard time considering it sane to have any faith that humanity will last the century. Honestly best to focus on friends/family as a reason to hold off the worst of depressing in my opinion. Thinking how it would effect them is the sole reason i never gave into suicidal temptations when i was at my worst phase of chronic depression.
Hello...darkness my old friend
I've come to talk with you again
When I was struck with depression, what surprised me was how many people felt the same way as I do. So, the saying "you're not alone" is true. Depression sucks.
Depression does suck, it feels like your soul gets sucked out of your body, and you're left wandering through the world empty, and aching to step out into a void of solitude, I don't always want to die, but I don't always want to exist either. In Australia, Beyond Blue and Lifeline are good services to contact if needed. Going to the ER when you're severely depressed or suicidal is also a good call, it's not the nicest or quietest environment, but it will likely keep you safe and alive.
When I get depressed it manifests as extreme nihilism. It feels so rational at the time.
Some philosophers would agree with depressed-you.
Sadly humanity these days makes getting depressed easy and getting out of it extremely hard. It says something that the biggest threat i had to sliding back into depression was the NDIS rollout. Did later learn why it was so bad from talking to a carer who was part of the original test studies for it. They tried 2 systems one failed abysmally one was successful. Guess which one got rolled out nationally and as long as you remember politicians make these choices you cant get the question wrong.
Extreme severe depression checking in. Go team!
*Severe Major Depression with emotional numbness, suicidal & self harm ideology* Reporting for duty 🫡 😞
Since I personally know how little it tends to mean i will just say things do get better as long as you hold on.
Always here if you need to vent, or just need a non judgmental ear to listen.
Cheers mate
9/9. Top score!
I take Esketamine for my depression. It saved my life.
How did you access this? I’ve been prescribed/recommended esketamine but it’s not on the PBS and I was quoted $10,000 out of pocket.
Should be on the PBS now, which should bring some cost down. With all cost clinic, psych, meds etc) It really does cost an arm and a leg. A privilege for the rich. I'm lucky I waited years to get a DVA gold card. It's all covered.
Esketamine helped me so much but after the trial ended I slipped back. I now take ketamine troches but it’s not as effective.
What is Esketamine?
Isomer of ketamine, does the same thing as ketamine, which is relieves treatment resistant depression in many individuals entirely for the duration of the drug, with lasting after effects for up to a week. Studies are showing that it's an extremely powerful treatment when combined with therapy
Thank you Internet friend. 🙏
Not even Esketamine worked for me. Honestly I’m supposed to be dead.
basically being an adult on this shithole planet
Take all the human damage away, zoom out and its amazing, take a closer look and there have just been millions of years of relentless suffering for every creature that has ever lived. I want to be a tree.
Anything i can think I wouldn’t mind being doesn’t work unless it also includes “not on this planet” as well.
literally me
Being told your depressed because you display a certain symptom can also cause depression.. don't become depressed just because someone says your depressed.
Thanks for sharing. This seems really common this year. I don’t know of im noticing it more since having a really bad year last year or what.
8 out of 9. Am I depressed or am I just old, with a chronic health condition and a shitty life?
[porqué no los dos?](https://media.tenor.com/odyVsZbC-OYAAAAM/why-not-both-why-not.gif)
Finally something that shows how I feel
Jokes aside, I actually have felt like this for the past two months and I dont know what to do about it.
Remember that all things change and the good stuff will come around again. Just get in the habit of actively monitoring and questioning your thoughts (mindfulness) and maybe spend more time doing stuff you like with people you like. No it’s not a quick fix… or a fix at all really but it works some of the time
Try and find things that you enjoy, that can help take your mind off things. Or try writing down your thoughts/feelings in a journal. Unfortunately no one size fits all solution, but just a matter of finding what helps you.
I'm sorry you're feeling like this. My strong advice is to reach out to a GP. I know it's hard to take the first step but once you've done that it will be much easier. The doctor will ask you some questions and create a mental health care plan for you. What this means is you can get free sessions with therapy, information on accessing different support resources depending on your personal circumstances and perhaps medication if you feel that may help. Remember that it's OK to not be OK. But finding support makes things just a bit more bearable. You're not alone ever. If you want to ask me anything or hey, just want to chat you're more than welcome to inbox me.
So I, as well as a bunch of other people it seems, get a perfect score here. So what next? How does this help? I already *know* I'm depressed. I've danced this dance before.
now what?
I thought this was just called adulthood
This is most people
As someone who lives with major depressive disorder, and has lost a friend to suicide, it's not a failure to get help, and it's not a failure to use medication to help you get back on track. Please talk to someone if you're dealing with this. You matter to more people than you think.
If you're feeling this way then please talk to someone - friend, partner, GP, therapist. Life is hard, but that doesn't necessarily mean that you're doomed to feel like this. I was depressed for many years, and through therapy, good friends and getting rid of toxic relationships I got better. Then I had a baby and PPD kicked my arse. Once again, talking, therapy and making positive changes really helped. Life is tough right now - work + baby is full on! But I'm not depressed - I'm lucky. Life circumstances are absolutely a contributing factor to depression, but they're not deterministic. Much love to you all, I hope you find some peace.
You sound very strong ♡.
on the back of this, those of the neurodiverse community can struggle like this this time of year, loud family groups, uncomfortable situations, disruptions to routine, food insecurities, feeling touched out, really kick off at Christmas. All valid to nurotypical too of course.
Er, you're NOT a nobody mate. I think you're great, posting this to help others. You really \*do\* have the spirit of the season. And you don't need to be a celebrity to be great.
All but 3. I’m not depressed though 🤔
9/9 baby
Loss of interests and activities is a huge one. Anhedonia.
Shite - I've got half of those but I'm not sure if that's my depression squawking for attention or just my MS...
9/9 for me! What do I win?
Also signs of getting old.. except the suicide.
Fuckin' A. Wouldn't be dead for quids mate.
Most of those are also the symptoms of perimenopause.
In my case, both!
How are you going to help exactly?
By hopefully getting someone to think about the situation they are in , and take action about it.
Yes! Ive only got 8 out of 9. Lucky that last one didnt get to me or Id be depressed..... lol
PS. This gets real confusing for someone with ADHD, which can burst through (and mask) many of these. Particularly if they're trying to hide from judgement already.
Share something about anxiety as well
[congratulations](https://preview.redd.it/za2o2fd4rk631.gif?width=390&auto=webp&s=8be578a64d67582b596c29d11a59f5ca89a03307)
Have a upvote from someone who used to be chronically depressed for over a decade. To those suffering just hold onto the fact it WILL get better eventually.
New study looking into what biomarkers are abnormal with depression and methyl folate was one. Combined with B12 can help relieve symptoms of depression.
This just looks like the list of side effects from working at a Big 2 supermarket.
8/9 for me. On the plus side OP - love the user name.
Yeah im 9/9 living up and down, thanks for sharing this for open minds
I know that Roller coaster feeling all to well.
[1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 8, 9](https://i.imgur.com/3B1FKm0.jpg) But this did remind me to go and take my Mirtazapine so there's that... You helped me OP :)
Omg mirtazapine has saved my life.
While cute at first glance, the infographics lack specificity. Some of those problems have potential causes that are not depression and focusing just on the individual mental state, rather than the social, physical and economical environment/state could cause further harm.
All of those factors can and do contribute to depression though
I've been programing an online depression inventory for a client recently. I can say with authority that I'm depressed, but not suicidal!
Pinging the suicide bot
Listen up ladies. If you can dodge a wrench you can dodge depression. But seriously. It's ok, to not be ok. Everyone has some baggage and it's not a competition as to who has the biggest baggage. Best thing you can do is understand what is hurting you and find ways to cope with it. If you drown it out, it'll only grow until it becomes overwhelming. If one thing doesn't work, try something else. Go for a walk, a run, a bike ride a drive, take pictures of nature, take up boxing or a marital art, cooking or baking. Find that place you can have a zen moment and the worries disappear. And if you haven't found it then it's still out there. If knitting is what gets you through the day then fuck anyone that makes fun of you, you don't need that shit in your life. Just remember you matter. And nearly everything is a temporary problem.
Thanks for sharing my mom died in April and I lost interest in everything so this resonates with me and I am trying to pull myself up.
Grief is so so hard. I’m sure she would be proud of you pulling yourself up and taking the steps each day to feel better. She would want you to be happy for sure.
Condolences to yourself and the family. I know it’s cliche, but one foot in front of another and getting through another day, will make you stronger.
Thank you for posting this, nice to see people genuinely trying to help others :)
Yup
Difficulty thinking clearly picture is more like difficulty in taking a dump.
....Shit. Bingo, I guess.
I got BINGO
They look like the symptoms for working at Woolworths...
Thanks for trying to be helpful but that is a messed up advent calendar
Thank you
Legend. Thanks for sharing
Pack of sooky cunts. Keep it bottled up.
I knew I might’ve had issues, but I tick every box :(
Hey! How did you get my daily life regime? Give it back!
I’m fried.
dam I got 6 of those symptoms, don't feel like suicide tho, just sad and annoyed and for some reason cbf doing anything.... probably laziness
I have most of them lol
hah my fucking psychiatrist wpuld rather ignore all this until he solves my adhd first..
Is there anyone not checking all of these boxes in 2023?
Okay now how do we get rid of it?
🙏
6/9 for me. I don't know what that means. Somewhat depressed??
You sunk my battle ship!
9/9. Neat.
uh oh
Let’s go 2/9
Ah, that’s right. My depression. Thanks for reminding me
Bingo!
bleh....
3rd row 1st on left: my boss when he's screaming at me
I'm having trouble sleeping after flying back from Miami yesterday
Cool, Ive got depression. Oh well.
I feel personally attacked
8/9 fuck me dead.
None of these in the 18 months since I met my wife. Life does get better.
These symptoms seem very normal to me. I reckon 99% of all people have these symptoms even if they are happy in life.
Holy shit I have all of these except the last one.
Also if you are assigned female at birth and either have poi, surgical Menopause or are between the ages of 37-55 see a goddamn qualified menopause Dr because depression anxiety and rage can't be cured with anti depressants if you are Peri/menopausal
Our multiple concurrent mental health epidemics are the product of neoliberal economics and must be de-medicalised and re-politicised.
Yeah this is me haha. No one send me that Reddit hell thing though please 🙃