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    <title>topic I came to find out if I had depression. in Depression</title>
    <link>https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/depression/i-came-to-find-out-if-i-had-depression/m-p/96469#M17063</link>
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&lt;P&gt;I googled 'depression' to find out if it was something I suffered from. Which brought me to this site.&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;I have found a little comfort reading a couple of stories from others who have described pretty much what I go through.&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;I have felt a sense of loneliness and hopelessness for years now and thought I would get over this in time.&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;But to this day I have no interest in hanging out with friends. Most of the time I'm in my bedroom with the door closed alone with my thoughts&lt;SPAN style="font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px;"&gt;. Music, movies and food as my only escape.&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;&lt;SPAN style="font-size: 0.8125em; line-height: 1.38462;"&gt;I have a lot different talents and have not gone on to pursue any of them further because I lose interest. Sports, art, leadership all put on hold and fading with every day I let slip by. Like one of my coach's in the past put it. "Your got no ticker!"&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;I help others a lot with their problems. Family, relationships, drugs etc. Yet none know I'm suffering inside myself. I have tried to explain somewhat only to see bewildered faces looking back at me.&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;I love to laugh and have a great sense of humour but I feel hopeless inside when I'm alone which doesn't make me fake. Just don't know why I'm like this.&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;In the past I have found comfort in writing poetry/music, also alcohol and drugs. I have slowed down on alcohol, only having the odd drink on occasions. Drugs (Marijuana). I haven't touched for 7 years. I've even tried the spiritual approach. Because I am a believer, but still come up short.&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;I'm almost certain I have depression and through this site and the people who have shared their struggles I am now wanting to seek professional help.&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;With the right help and taking it one day at a time I know we can enjoy a more brighter future. Thank you for reading.&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;&lt;/P&gt;</description>
    <pubDate>Sun, 15 Sep 2013 12:40:03 GMT</pubDate>
    <dc:creator>Blue_guy</dc:creator>
    <dc:date>2013-09-15T12:40:03Z</dc:date>
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      <title>I came to find out if I had depression.</title>
      <link>https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/depression/i-came-to-find-out-if-i-had-depression/m-p/96469#M17063</link>
      <description>&lt;BR /&gt;
&lt;P&gt;I googled 'depression' to find out if it was something I suffered from. Which brought me to this site.&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;I have found a little comfort reading a couple of stories from others who have described pretty much what I go through.&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;I have felt a sense of loneliness and hopelessness for years now and thought I would get over this in time.&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;But to this day I have no interest in hanging out with friends. Most of the time I'm in my bedroom with the door closed alone with my thoughts&lt;SPAN style="font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px;"&gt;. Music, movies and food as my only escape.&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;&lt;SPAN style="font-size: 0.8125em; line-height: 1.38462;"&gt;I have a lot different talents and have not gone on to pursue any of them further because I lose interest. Sports, art, leadership all put on hold and fading with every day I let slip by. Like one of my coach's in the past put it. "Your got no ticker!"&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;I help others a lot with their problems. Family, relationships, drugs etc. Yet none know I'm suffering inside myself. I have tried to explain somewhat only to see bewildered faces looking back at me.&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;I love to laugh and have a great sense of humour but I feel hopeless inside when I'm alone which doesn't make me fake. Just don't know why I'm like this.&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;In the past I have found comfort in writing poetry/music, also alcohol and drugs. I have slowed down on alcohol, only having the odd drink on occasions. Drugs (Marijuana). I haven't touched for 7 years. I've even tried the spiritual approach. Because I am a believer, but still come up short.&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;I'm almost certain I have depression and through this site and the people who have shared their struggles I am now wanting to seek professional help.&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;With the right help and taking it one day at a time I know we can enjoy a more brighter future. Thank you for reading.&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;&lt;/P&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 15 Sep 2013 12:40:03 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/depression/i-came-to-find-out-if-i-had-depression/m-p/96469#M17063</guid>
      <dc:creator>Blue_guy</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2013-09-15T12:40:03Z</dc:date>
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      <title>I came to find out if I had depression.</title>
      <link>https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/depression/i-came-to-find-out-if-i-had-depression/m-p/96470#M17064</link>
      <description>&lt;P&gt;Good luck Blue guy. &amp;nbsp;Well done for seeking professional help, it can make a huge difference. &amp;nbsp;&lt;/P&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Sep 2013 04:33:44 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/depression/i-came-to-find-out-if-i-had-depression/m-p/96470#M17064</guid>
      <dc:creator>jess334</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2013-09-17T04:33:44Z</dc:date>
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