Is it normal to cope with depression by ignoring it?

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Im pretty sure I have depression although I haven't been professionally diagnosed. I basically only have negative thoughts and miserable philosophies about how we were all born to die, and I can't really control how I think or act while I'm thinking in such a creepy way so I created a way of coping by just ignoring it and forgetting the fact that I feel like I have no soul! It's quite difficult as I can't stop to think or I'll realise the truth about the world . Thankfully I have a lot of work and don't really have time to be depressed! So I put it out of my mind and pretend everything okay; the main downside is I become quite vacant and isolated while I'm trying not to think. My main problem is I'm not sure of this is a safe way of living or if I'm going to break down soon when I remember to think properly! Do u think it's okay to do or will it backfire?

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  • party_in_my_pants666
    11 years ago

    I'm doing the same...it's pretty hard but I still have goals that need to be accomplished. Life isn't over yet

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  • Kaory182
    11 years ago

    Just like the other posts recommended don't ignore your depression. Depression only gets worst including suicidal thoughts, negative thoughts, low self esteem, lost in activities once enjoyed and it could make you want to stay indoors all time not allowing you to work.

    I ignored depression for a long time and one day I woke up and didn't leave my house. I end losing my job because I didn't show up for months. I had suicidal thoughts send ended up away from home hospitalized in mental institution.

    Look on the bright side, antidepressant will make you feel 100% happy. So don't wait no more and go see your doctor.

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  • Freakman
    11 years ago

    Please get a doctor's opinion A.S.A.P.Ignoring depression will only make your life worse.Believe me because I've been there myself.The sooner you get help,the sooner you'll feel better about life!

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  • Skate365days
    11 years ago

    Keeping busy is the key, so it's good that you have a lot of work. In truth you may break either choosing to think about it or not. You're missing out in the full extent of life. Remember that every single one of our stories end the same in terms of dying. So it's the journey and what we do not how it literally ends. Like others have said talking is a good idea, it should be the first step. You may realize underlying causes for these perpetual feelings. Taking control of it while you still can snap out of it is key. Don't ever try to cut off from people because you don't want to burden them or it's hard to talk about. People are what you need, we are a social people.

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  • Ldizzy1234
    11 years ago

    I think you should speak to someone about it. It'll probably help you in the long run. It could get worse, and it really isn't healthy to pretend like nothing is wrong.

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  • dappled
    11 years ago

    I've often used the same technique. I use it to cope with worry as well. If I'm worried about something, I just don't think about it. I'm aware many people with psychological backgrounds will say that not dealing with the issue makes the issue worse and, of course, there is some truth there, but ignoring bad things does work for me and it's one of the techniques I use to get through life.

    Another is treats. I've had a very frugal year and have treated myself by buying all kinds of things that make me happy.

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  • kelili
    11 years ago

    That's what every person should do.

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