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Discussion: Serious Topics Thread [Been followed at a retail store?]
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Originally posted by Jmpgreen
I heard they breed micro-organism's and put them into the Juice 
All natural my ass and i used to drink them from time to time  |
They're packed with sugar too (to be considered "healthy"). Don't even get me started on healthy foods actually being unhealthy at the core of it all.
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I think if we were actually trying to make an movement in decreasing the precentage of obesity in Americans, the govt/business' would lower the prices of healthy food. But that's not the case, as one can see.
I'd honestly rather spend less money on unhealthy food than a lot on healthy food.
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Member Since: 12/23/2011
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BTW, can a future topic be depression or something a long those lines? It may be interesting.
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Member Since: 8/29/2012
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Tbh another reason that society breeds cases of obesity is again profit for the healthcare industry. It seems like a cycle for someone to profit at the expense of people's health.
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Member Since: 3/27/2009
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Originally posted by Get $leazy
I think if we were actually trying to make an movement in decreasing the precentage of obesity in Americans, the govt/business' would lower the prices of healthy food. But that's not the case, as one can see.
I'd honestly rather spend less money on unhealthy food than a lot on healthy food.
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I, honestly, spend more on the healthy. I can't deal with fatty foods, to be honest!
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Member Since: 8/6/2012
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Originally posted by Get $leazy
BTW, can a future topic be depression or something a long those lines? It may be interesting.
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Sure thing.
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Originally posted by SupahBass05
Tbh another reason that society breeds cases of obesity is again profit for the healthcare industry. It seems like a cycle for someone to profit at the expense of people's health.
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Sad but true.
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Member Since: 8/6/2012
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Since someone wanted to talk about it i changed the title and topic at hand.
Were you/are? depressed knew anyone who was? what are your thoughts on it.
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Member Since: 3/15/2013
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I'm going to make a blog about this later on because I feel like it's a very important topic to be addressed specifically, but something that has bothered me for a long time: how judgemental the majority of gays are when it comes to other people. I've seen a lot of people talk about this, but never really experienced it myself until I signed up to grindr looking for friends. It's like most of the profiles I've seen say "whites and Latinos ONLY" stuff like that, like bro I'm not trying to be your main, don't worry, but the fact that they won't even TALK to someone who doesn't fit into their mold of what they think is "attractive" is just so sad to me. It really disgusts me how SOO many gays are so judgemental of the looks of others. 55 year old guys who won't date anyone over 25. Douchebags who won't even look at anyone who isn't a 115 pound white twink bottom. I'm not saying that it's just gays, but I do think that for a minority that's already oppressed and brushed off into a corner, you'd think that we wouldn't be the ones making an even smaller minority out of ourselves.
As for the personal depression; I have my moments where I get really depressed, but i always find something that can lift me back up. As long as I have my dreams and my persona I think that I'll always be OK. I've taught myself not to complain and sulk, and to always be thankful, because although I don't have as much as my friends or others do, there are so many people in the world who wish that they had as much as me. When people who live perfectly comfortable lives complain/get depressed about things like their looks, or when a guy doesn't like them back: I totally understand, but I also think that they just need to realize that there are things that are so much more important, idk.
****, you know what? imma make that blog
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Member Since: 6/25/2010
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General ideas/suggestions, I rambled but covered most of what I think.
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An artist’s relation to depression:
– An artist should not be depressed
– Depression is a disease and should be cured
– Depression is not productive for an artist
– Depression is not productive for an artist
– Depression is not productive for an artist
-Marina Abramovic
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I think that fits for anyone - artist can easily be replaced by person.
I know people who were depressed and did nothing but cry about it, talk about how depressed they were and the people who made them feel that way. They never got better.
If you're depressed: get help, distance yourself from poisonous people, do the things you love, remember you can spend the time you're spending talking (posting online, crying, etc.) about being depressed doing something that makes you happy. Seek every window of opportunity to do something that makes you feel better, even if it's only for a short while. Be productive. Congratulate yourself when you avoided giving in to negative feelings (for however short a time) by busying yourself.
Maybe most importantly - asking for help from people close to you isn't a burden, they're close to you because they care about you. At the same time, be aware a friend isn't a professional*, and there is nothing wrong with seeking professional help. You already self diagnosed yourself so get the help you need.
*on that same note, a parent isn't even a professional so they can say some incorrect stuff, don't hold it against them they only want what they think is best for you, unless they're the root of your ****, in which case, ignore them (but still be aware it might be terribly misguided wanting what's best for you.)
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Member Since: 8/6/2012
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Originally posted by Dancehall Queen
General ideas/suggestions, I rambled but covered most of what I think.
I think that fits for anyone - artist can easily be replaced by person.
I know people who were depressed and did nothing but cry about it, talk about how depressed they were and the people who made them feel that way. They never got better.
If you're depressed: get help, distance yourself from poisonous people, do the things you love, remember you can spend the time you're spending talking (posting online, crying, etc.) about being depressed doing something that makes you happy. Seek every window of opportunity to do something that makes you feel better, even if it's only for a short while. Be productive. Congratulate yourself when you avoided giving in to negative feelings (for however short a time) by busying yourself.
Maybe most importantly - asking for help from people close to you isn't a burden, they're close to you because they care about you. At the same time, be aware a friend isn't a professional*, and there is nothing wrong with seeking professional help. You already self diagnosed yourself so get the help you need.
*on that same note, a parent isn't even a professional so they can say some incorrect stuff, don't hold it against them they only want what they think is best for you, unless they're the root of your ****, in which case, ignore them (but still be aware it might be terribly misguided wanting what's best for you.)
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 I agree with you and great advice.
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I was depressed for a while actually. Still am sometimes. I went to a psychiatrist and everything. But I wasn't sad per say. I just became really distant with everyone. I never wanted to do anything I had 0 motivation. Not to mention the pills given to me made me feel....strange. And I didn't want to take them. Eventually I pulled myself out of it.(with the help of my friends.)
It was a dark time for me.
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For a while, I've been overwhelmed by family dysfunction as well as self-esteem issues. I really thought I was suffering from some kind of depression in 2011 and 2012. I don't feel as awful nowadays, having spent the entirety of 2012 and some of 2013 in counseling, but I still gets sad at times - probably just me being sad about **** happening though.
Yes the medical condition Depression is real.
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I used to be HEAVILY depressed to the point that I had to go and get help. Do get help, if it is serious.
Whenever I'm depressed, I usually bury myself in school work and that gets me through it. I guess doing something productive is my "cure." I'll also go out to the park, run, go swimming, etc. I just try to find something that reminds me that there are more important and worthwhile things in life than moping all day.
Just a tip 
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I used to be really depressed in the year 2012 and early 2013... Thank God I am better now. I still get sad from time to time, but I don't want to say I am 'depressed'. Sometimes I think I am now. Dancehall Queen is right, separate yourself from poisonous people. I have cut so many people from my life, and still need to cut more. Be productive. Do not admit that you are depressed to be honest. Think positive thoughts, think on how to overcome it. Don't indulge yourself in depression. Try to avoid the topic. Be productive. Posting this and talking about it is probably unhealthy for me tbh.
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Member Since: 3/15/2013
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Originally posted by BabyCantYouSee
I used to be really depressed in the year 2012 and early 2013... Thank God I am better now. I still get sad from time to time, but I don't want to say I am 'depressed'. Sometimes I think I am now. Dancehall Queen is right, separate yourself from poisonous people. I have cut so many people from my life, and still need to cut more. Be productive. Do not admit that you are depressed to be honest. Think positive thoughts, think on how to overcome it. Don't indulge yourself in depression. Try to avoid the topic. Be productive. Posting this and talking about it is probably unhealthy for me tbh.
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Member Since: 2/23/2012
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My depression got serious in January to the point were I was suicidal and had to reach out for help. It's got better since I left university but it's starting to get worse again. I just feel my life has no purpose atm. Did anyone take anti-depressants?
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If yall are feeling lost or if you need to talk to someone, and are also in university, remember that you should be able to seek free professional help on campus.
Take advantage of this. It won't be as easily accessible elsewhere
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Member Since: 8/6/2012
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Listen, lets all be here for each other. And while i'm glad to know most of you are in a better place but when you're feeling down lets talk and listen to each other. Artemisia has the right idea as well its great advice.
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Originally posted by Dancehall Queen
General ideas/suggestions, I rambled but covered most of what I think.
I think that fits for anyone - artist can easily be replaced by person.
I know people who were depressed and did nothing but cry about it, talk about how depressed they were and the people who made them feel that way. They never got better.
If you're depressed: get help, distance yourself from poisonous people, do the things you love, remember you can spend the time you're spending talking (posting online, crying, etc.) about being depressed doing something that makes you happy. Seek every window of opportunity to do something that makes you feel better, even if it's only for a short while. Be productive. Congratulate yourself when you avoided giving in to negative feelings (for however short a time) by busying yourself.
Maybe most importantly - asking for help from people close to you isn't a burden, they're close to you because they care about you. At the same time, be aware a friend isn't a professional*, and there is nothing wrong with seeking professional help. You already self diagnosed yourself so get the help you need.
*on that same note, a parent isn't even a professional so they can say some incorrect stuff, don't hold it against them they only want what they think is best for you, unless they're the root of your ****, in which case, ignore them (but still be aware it might be terribly misguided wanting what's best for you.)
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Amazing post and spot on.
People, if you are feeling depressed try and talk to someone about your problems even if you feel like it wont help you one bit. We are social beings and by interacting with someone on that level and opening up makes you feel better by default. Maybe you wont find a solution to your depression right away but i guarantee it will make you feel at least a little better. Just talk to someone, talk about your problems, issues and fears. There is nothing worse than bottling up toxic feelings and letting them rot you from the inside.
As far as my experience with depression goes, like everyone, i had low points in my life but i dont think i ever reached clinical depression levels. The worse i had was in highschool/right after it, having problems in the family, being gay etc. so i started smoking, doing drugs and all that other ****. But at one point down the road i think i found some coping mechanisms and actually snapped my self out of it so im good right now.
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Member Since: 2/16/2012
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Originally posted by Blueberry Mary
My depression got serious in January to the point were I was suicidal and had to reach out for help. It's got better since I left university but it's starting to get worse again. I just feel my life has no purpose atm. Did anyone take anti-depressants? |
Yes for a while. They helped. They curbed the extreme downs you have, it's like you don't feel them.
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