February 19, 2010

I’m told that I suffer from depression. How can this be! It is unconstitutional.  No Australian should suffer from depression, I mean, “She’s right mate,” is our protection isn’t it? And what about, “No worries,” being depressed makes us Aussies look like wooses.

Depression is a debilitating disease, often leading the depressed individual to procrastinate over jobs that need to be done. Great, just great, so now I can expect to be a procrastinator. No, wait, I already procrastinate and I must admit, it gets me down.

I’m told that if I have a pill called an antidepressant, then I’ll increase my chances of overcoming depression. Now I have to take a pill? Where is it written in our constitution that to overcome a disorder, we have to take a pill, we’ll become a nation of drug addicts if the word gets out. Imagine, “Feeling depressed?” “Yes.” “Here, take this pill and join the rest of society.”

I always thought that having a BBQ was our way of attaining happiness and alleviating depression. A couple of beers and Bobs your uncle. No depression. Take a pill? What if the pill makes me sick? I’ve heard that an MAOI or monoamine oxidaze inhibiter for us pill takers, can cause my blood pressure to increase, and I have to watch what I eat and drink. Again, it’s unconstitutional, Australian should be denied a lamb chop of a big piece of steak. Nor should we be told not to drink beer, but hey, if you have to use a MAOI, then you have to do what you’re told.

Ah well. The dilemma will add to my depression, unless; I follow the instructions. You little beauty.

February 10, 2010

Depression is not a dirty word. Many men don’t like talking about their health, little lone depression. I will admit that I suffer from depression and believe me, it is not pleasant. Depressed people are less active mentally and physically than non depressed people. The odd thing about depression is that more often than not, we don’t need to continue suffering. If an individual changes the way they think about what it is that is making them depressed, they can reduce the level of depression experience. The funny thing about depression is the fact that it generally leads to negative thinking, the feeling that ‘I can’t be bothered’, and consequently, not changing our thinking since we believe that what we are experiencing is meant to be. Ah, the folly in thinking. The truth is, we can change our thinking and therefore our beliefs at any time if we really want to. So, don’t suffer depression. Believe in yourself and believe that what your brain is telling you that you can’t do, you really can do. Give it a go, you are worth it.

God I need a foot up the bum. I have neglected writing Bloggs because I became lazy. Sorry people. I promise to keep up. My first blogg is of course, this one but my second blogg follows immediately. Stay tuned.