RIP Corey Monteith

[martyn20]

This is a good thread......you can just sense the flounce. Its exciting.

Oh and RIP Corey/Cory.

It is quite good,

 

[martyn20]

Does your depression come with a persecution complex? If so I will stop this discussion.

I am fine thanks, don't stop please, it's fun. What did that sentence mean though, explain how I have misunderstood it.

 

[The Merry Prankster]

I know that only a tiny proportion of people are born with (maternal) addictions, that an equally small number become addicted to prescription medicines (not their fault) and that the rest are too thick to see the hazards of using recreational drugs.

As a recovering addict I'm quite used to ill informed opinions and general mis-informed ignorance but you are in a league of your own.

 

[Uncle C]

You did not answer my question from a while ago, try again...

Just wondering how do you feel about depression, often related to addiction, is it just people feeling down or an illness like cancer or heart disease? How do you feel about millionaires and other very successful people, like TV stars who suffer from depression.

Sorry, looks like you need it spelled out. ANYBODY taking presciption drugs prescribed by a GP is fine. If they become addicted then the GP is also there to wean them off.
If they step outside this regime then all bets are off.

 

[The Merry Prankster]

I'm addicted to love but have the good sense to not rape every woman I meet.

And you call addicts thick. Someone who thinks love has something to do with rape.

 

[Uncle C]

As a recovering addict I'm quite used to ill informed opinions and general mis-informed ignorance but you are in a league of your own.

Why thank you. I try my best.

 

[Spun Cuppa]

You see the first example, 'bloke A' shows we are talking about 2 completely different conditions when we say depression. Do you think depression can only occur as a reaction to sad events, like bereavement or losing your job?

I wear a silver survivor ribbon. Get yourself a good support network, take responsibility, and take one day at a time. Probably best to swerve the footy, as it can (does?) make it worse

*only joking about the last bit

 

[The Merry Prankster]

I'm addicted to love but have the good sense to not rape every woman I meet.

Oh and by the way - your not. If you want to find out how love (and sex) addiction ruins lives try attending an open CODA or SLA meeting. It might broaden your mind.

 

[martyn20]

I wear a silver survivor ribbon. Get yourself a good support network, take responsibility, and take one day at a time. Probably best to swerve the footy, as it can (does?) make it worse

*only joking about the last bit

I don't really understand a lot of that, do you think depression is a medical condition, you seem to suggest it only happens as a reaction to sad events?
Do you think it's a condition like cancer or heart disease? Or a sadness caused by bad things happening to you.

 

[martyn20]

Sorry, looks like you need it spelled out. ANYBODY taking presciption drugs prescribed by a GP is fine. If they become addicted then the GP is also there to wean them off.
If they step outside this regime then all bets are off.

Again you have totally misunderstood the point I was taking? Try the question I asked again, go on give it a go, is depression an illness?

 

[EDS]

Like some of the people on this thread my sympathy is reserved entirely for those whom have not helped in their own deaths. The reason I have never taken anything remotely similar is because I know eventually it will take a hold and I would end up screwed.
Sorry but so what

 

[Uncle C]

Again you have totally misunderstood the point I was taking? Try the question I asked again, go on give it a go, is depression an illness?

Of course depression is an illness. Why are you attempting to bundle it up with recreational drug taking?

 

[Spun Cuppa]

Like some of the people on this thread my sympathy is reserved entirely for those whom have not helped in their own deaths. The reason I have never taken anything remotely similar is because I know eventually it will take a hold and I would end up screwed.
Sorry but so what

Shirley you must be on loads of Special Brew to compensate for going to the shi*hole that is Smellhurst

 

[The Merry Prankster]

Of course depression is an illness. Why are you attempting to bundle it up with recreational drug taking?

In some cases that would be a correct observation. Bi-polar is co-morbid with some addictions, notably alcohol and heroin.

 

[EDS]

Shirley you must be on loads of Special Brew to compensate for going to the shi*hole that is Smellhurst

Why would I need special brew when I have premiership football to look forward to, you should try it sometime

 

[martyn20]

Of course depression is an illness. Why are you attempting to bundle it up with recreational drug taking?

I think we differ on the definition of recreational drug taking,

 

[Spun Cuppa]

Why would I need special brew when I have premiership football to look forward to, you should try it sometime

We will win probably three times as many games as your lot next season, so I was just a bit concerned for your equilibrium

 

[martyn20]

I wear a silver survivor ribbon. Get yourself a good support network, take responsibility, and take one day at a time. Probably best to swerve the footy, as it can (does?) make it worse

*only joking about the last bit

Just quick question if I do all those things will my depression go away, thanks?

 

[Uncle Spielberg]

People who have never experienced depression or addiction issues will never understand it, so give it up Martyn. A bold and courageous input from you, so all respect to you. Keep battling on mate.

 

[Commander]

the rest are too thick to see the hazards of using recreational drugs.

Only thick people take drugs. Brilliant. I would say most of the people who take recreational drugs are a lot more clued up on the hazards of doing so than you are, and that you probably get your information from the sensationalist media rather than any type of actual research.

Of course depression is an illness. Why are you attempting to bundle it up with recreational drug taking?

How would you say recreational drug taking is different to regularly drinking alcohol?