Blast of depression

So I am a nursing student and I work In the ER at my hospital as a Tech. My schedule is extremely impacted, I got no girl, and my social life is very restricted because of my schedule. I am very depressed but most of the time I am happy. However about 2-3 times a week for about an hour I grab my gun and fantasize about and blowing my fucking brains out. I don't have any intention but, the idea sometimes of it all just stopping is what I want.
I will never do it for a number of reasons, but I really wish I could sometimes
Anyone Ever feel this way?
Is an occasional intense depression normal?

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  • Anonymousfish

    Well, I don't think this is really normal, I mean it happens to a lot of people but it's not that normal. I think you should take a day off once in a while if you can and just go do something, have fun party go to a concert or whatever you would like to do to have fun. Although, I think that's not going to fix it completely so you can get professional help.

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  • Magenta_W

    Experiencing bouts of severe depression happens to most people, especially in times of great stress. just remember that killing yourself would be a huge waste, and it will eventually pass!

    To move on faster, you could try seeking professional help. It's about what you're comfortable with really.

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  • Ldizzy1234

    I get very bad depression too. Right now I'm kind of in a slump myself.

    I work in a hospital as well and find it very hard to wear a smile in public when I really feel crummy inside. I haven't been trying lately, because I haven't had the motivation. I barely can get myself out of bed in the morning, and I don't want people seeing me like this. So yeah, I know how you feel.

    A lot of times its not that people don't understand, they just don't want to hear it, because they have their own issues to deal with. I mean, of course you get those few difficult people who have to laugh at you and make you feel like you're pathetic for feeling the way you feel... But you know it's real. We all go through up and downs in life. Some people deal with it better than others. But just because of a setback in life, doesn't make it worth it to end your life.

    Find something to take your mind off things or seek professional help in case it gets worse. Good luck! You think people don't care, but really they do. We're all here for you!

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  • annm2361

    Get some support or just someone's to vent to. If someone u work with is friendly? They also have same work hours as you. Don't feel alone when u don't av 2b huni.

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  • Skitzo1

    The schedule of working in the Hospital is killing you. It happens to anyone who doesn't have the heart of steel. A hospital is a depressing place in general with people frequently dying and you blame yourself, despite the course and fate nature had intended for them. A hospital, to put it bluntly, is specifically designed to SAP the Happiness, Joy, Tolerance and Kindness out of anyone who works there for a way of living. It leaves you as nothing but an empty shell of the person you once were, and before long, you LOVE leaving there to see your family, if you have the time, to see the people you care about, because being with them is the one thing that takes your mind off going back to a place where the most people "die" in the entire area.
    How do I know this?
    Despite how strong my mum is, and how strong willed, shes become a shadow of her former self.
    I've even went with her to work on a few days, and watched as people died right before my eyes.
    Although, death does not, wont and never has effected me in anyway whatsoever. I think I should exchange places with the people who work there, I view human lives differently than most people.
    Its a shame really, but dont blame yourself, blame your work place, but dont let it change how you act or who you are, think while you are there, your getting experience to work at a more quiet facility elsewhere, so you can regain your social life, and the love of your peers, family and friends.
    - Imagine if you have worked in one of the most emotionally draining places in the world, imagine how you will do in a place without as much going on!

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  • LadyXul

    Most people get depressed every once in a while.
    If it ever starts to get worse or your thoughts of suicide are more sever, look into help. There is nothing wrong with asking for help if you need it.

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