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Changing Description Of My Depression.

Demons2011 posted:

This may sound silly, but I am changing how I describe my depression, when it comes up in general discussions.

I am not dealing with depression - I am fighting depression.
I am not suffering with depression - I am battling depression.
I am not feeling blue, but I am knocking back the blues today.
I'm trying to use terms which don't sound so negative or weak, instead more aggressive.

Wondering how it will feel to be more aggressive in defeating depression?

9 Replies |Watch This Discussion | Report This| Share this:Changing Description Of My Depression.This may sound silly, but I am changing how I describe my depression, when it comes up in general discussions. I am not dealing with depression - I am fighting depression. I am not suffering with depression - I am battling depression. I am not feeling blue, but I am knocking back the blues today. I'm trying to use terms which don't sound so negative or weak, instead more aggressive. Wondering how it will feel to be more aggressive in defeating depression?

Chez1 responded:

Hey D, I love it, so positive, well done you x
You have made me cry (my weakness)
How are you doing this evening?
hugs
Chez x

People often say that motivation doesn't last. Well, neither does bathing - that's why we recommend it daily....... Zig Ziglar

Report This| Share this:Changing Description Of My Depression.Hey D, I love it, so positive, well done you x You have made me cry (my weakness) How are you doing this evening? hugs Chez x

Chez1 replied to Chez1's response:

you know what I wish was here, was an online thing like we have on social networks, where people can show if they are available to chat or not, what do you think?

People often say that motivation doesn't last. Well, neither does bathing - that's why we recommend it daily....... Zig Ziglar

Report This| Share this:Changing Description Of My Depression.you know what I wish was here, was an online thing like we have on social networks, where people can show if they are available to chat or not, what do you think?

Demons2011 replied to Chez1's response:

I've got the blues today, which I am carefully trying to throttle.

I do like your idea below. AFK, away from keyboard. Things like that would help reduce concern for others. I don't know of a reason it couldn't be added except it takes time to add those types of features. Cost is reduced dramatically since Java Script was introduce.

Report This| Share this:Changing Description Of My Depression.I've got the blues today, which I am carefully trying to throttle. I do like your idea below. AFK, away from keyboard. Things like that would help reduce concern for others. I don't know of a reason it couldn't be added except it takes time to add those types of features. Cost is reduced dramatically since Java Script was introduce.

Chez1 replied to Demons2011's response:

so gone from knocking the blues back to throttling, I am impressed. Have you been busy?
I have no idea about the technical side, I do know it has been mentioned before, maybe it is a protective thing given the nature of the forum?

People often say that motivation doesn't last. Well, neither does bathing - that's why we recommend it daily....... Zig Ziglar

Report This| Share this:Changing Description Of My Depression.so gone from knocking the blues back to throttling, I am impressed. Have you been busy? I have no idea about the technical side, I do know it has been mentioned before, maybe it is a protective thing given the nature of the forum?

BeHapppy118 responded:

Hello Demons,

It's not silly, I think it's great what you decided to do.

Report This| Share this:Changing Description Of My Depression.Hello Demons, It's not silly, I think it's great what you decided to do.

totalyfedup responded:

Wow, No it is not silly at all, it's great, very positive words.

tfu

need support

Report This| Share this:Changing Description Of My Depression.Wow, No it is not silly at all, it's great, very positive words. tfu

alaska_mommy responded:

D,
Way to go! It takes courage to fight back. I'm glad you are able to do that. You can be our mascot, our inspiration!

Chez, I would love that too, to see if people are online or be able to instant message. Hmm...

Report This| Share this:Changing Description Of My Depression.D, Way to go! It takes courage to fight back. I'm glad you are able to do that. You can be our mascot, our inspiration! <img src="http://img.webmd.com/community/images/smile.gif" align="top" border="0"> Chez, I would love that too, to see if people are online or be able to instant message. Hmm...

Demons2011 replied to alaska_mommy's response:

A. Mom, Mascot? hmmm, maybe we will have to have Niteflier come up with some concepts.

Report This| Share this:Changing Description Of My Depression.A. Mom, Mascot? hmmm, maybe we will have to have Niteflier come up with some concepts.

alaska_mommy replied to Demons2011's response:

Sounds good!

Report This| Share this:Changing Description Of My Depression.Sounds good! <img src="http://img.webmd.com/community/images/smile.gif" align="top" border="0">

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