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Serious (shock horror!) question
Does anyone here suffer depression or bipolar disorder. I am doing a bit of research. Could you gaz me?
If not you can either a) ignore this or b) place a humorous joke as a reply. Lovely.
(Northern Lovely, Wed 24 Jun 2009, 11:57, archived)
I think that it's wack to call someone wack.

(I helped save b3ta! WHARRGARBL, Wed 24 Jun 2009, 11:58, archived)
I can help

(I helped save b3ta! Captn Hood-Butter is not dead yet., Wed 24 Jun 2009, 11:58, archived)
Research?
Edit: And you might want to check Off-topic. It's got all the QOTWers, they'll be pleased to offload their personal tragedies.
(I helped save b3ta! Bats, Wed 24 Jun 2009, 11:59, archived)
Not like, medical research, more personal research?
I have a few questions and stuff.
(Northern Lovely, Wed 24 Jun 2009, 12:02, archived)
As I say, offtopic.
They wax lyrical about how depressed they've been and all that shit. I think most people have had brushes with depression/self-harm/feeling blue. Depends if you mean Depression, or depression.

If you mean Depression, diagnosed, there's lots of forums out there. Given the propensity of b3ta to go off on one and get all melodramatic, I'm not sure it's the best place to ask, personally.
(I helped save b3ta! Bats, Wed 24 Jun 2009, 12:05, archived)
Well at this time it's undiagnosed
Can you stop depression in others becoming Depression, or is that just wishful thinking?

I know, it's a heavy thread. I'll check offtopic. Thanks for the response, much appreciated.
(Northern Lovely, Wed 24 Jun 2009, 12:07, archived)
Okay sam, here we go.
Diognosing a 'friend' (is she fit by the way?), is going to make him or her shut off from you. Nobody wants their mate turn into a doctor, they just want the world to fuck off for a little while. Don't do any kind of "But it's not so bad, you've got XYZ good with your life", it dosn't work that way.

The best thing you can do is call them out for a drink or two, or get them to do something they like. Engage them in coversation that they're interested in and let them forget their worries for a few hours. If things get emotionaly hot'n'heavy, the don't say much more than 'yup, yeah', *nod*, sure.". Tell them about a 'mate' who went to the docs to get some pills, and that s/he should give it a go, "worst case, give them to me, they're quite nice.".

But the worst thing you can do is diognoise him/her, nobody wants to hear that shit unless you have certificate on the wall.
(I helped save b3ta! G/PP 💩💩💩💩💩&#128, Wed 24 Jun 2009, 12:14, archived)
this is where i've been going wrong, i'm always picking holes in people and pointing out the many ways they are shit and need to change

(I helped save b3ta! mongychops, Wed 24 Jun 2009, 12:16, archived)
you fucking idiot

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Why?

(I helped save b3ta! Bats, Wed 24 Jun 2009, 12:19, archived)
Gonzo is very good at spouting "advice" on subjects he knows less than fuck-all about

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What helped you out the most? Music Theorpy or Art Theorpy? Did you try that CBT thing, are you in the school of thought that it's a good thing or a bad thing?
But don't worry Gigly, rather than offering advice or contradicting what I've said, let's just call me an idiot and be done with it.
(I helped save b3ta! G/PP 💩💩💩💩💩&#128, Wed 24 Jun 2009, 12:24, archived)
i found the lithium took the edge off

(I helped save b3ta! mongychops, Wed 24 Jun 2009, 12:28, archived)
ok, you're a fucking idiot because you're spouting ill-informed opinions on a subject where you have zero personal experience
see also: rape
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Yeah', none at all, not even the slightest.

(I helped save b3ta! G/PP 💩💩💩💩💩&#128, Wed 24 Jun 2009, 12:36, archived)
has sexface raped you too?

(I helped save b3ta! mongychops, Wed 24 Jun 2009, 12:39, archived)
oh right
so you're mentally ill too?

what helped you out the most? music therapy or art therapy? did you try that CBT thing etc etc
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Yeah', I just didn't feel the need to broadcast it.
Not sayin' you did really, but I kept most of that part of my life offline.
(I helped save b3ta! G/PP 💩💩💩💩💩&#128, Wed 24 Jun 2009, 12:57, archived)
I'm sorry to hear you were raped and suicidal
I imagine you're drugged up to the eyeballs now on happy pills though

which padded cell did they give you?
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Yeah', that is almost exactly what I said happened to me, well done.
It's not a pissing contest to see how fucked up you are.
(I helped save b3ta! G/PP 💩💩💩💩💩&#128, Wed 24 Jun 2009, 13:24, archived)
haha, brainwrong
haha
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=((((((
Like fishing for, erm, fish, in a barrel.
(I helped save b3ta! G/PP 💩💩💩💩💩&#128, Wed 24 Jun 2009, 13:52, archived)
Thankyou this is brilliant advice, and confirms exactly what I was worried about.
It's not a fit bird, sorry. It's actually my dad.

I'm going to have a gentle chat with him and see if I can get something done. I'm also wondering if there is a bit of a placebo effect in place when getting help (for anything, not just depression), and even a placebo right now would really help (till the meds kick in).

Thanks again - this is really, really appreciated and now I know what 'line' to take I feel a lot less lost. I don't want him to feel I am patronising him or forcing him to admit something he hasn't admitted to himself.
(Northern Lovely, Wed 24 Jun 2009, 12:18, archived)
Oooh, it's very different if it's your dad, no matter how close to your dad you are, they're not a 'friend'.
Get one of his mates to do the above, he can't talk to you about all sorts of things.
(I helped save b3ta! G/PP 💩💩💩💩💩&#128, Wed 24 Jun 2009, 12:20, archived)
I think St John's Wort is a kind of hippy natural happiness tablet
my mum takes it
(I helped save b3ta! Malaka omdz, Wed 24 Jun 2009, 12:22, archived)
Fucks around with all kinds of prescription meds as well.
I was a little surprised at how much effect it has as a herb.
(I helped save b3ta! Bats, Wed 24 Jun 2009, 12:24, archived)
I would have to check this
He's on loooads of tablets for various things. But if it's OK for him I am going to get some.
(Northern Lovely, Wed 24 Jun 2009, 12:27, archived)
Nah, babe.
He needs to see his doctor if he's going to start taking that stuff. Everything interacts with everything else when it comes to meds, throwing something else in might fuck it up.
(I helped save b3ta! Bats, Wed 24 Jun 2009, 12:32, archived)
Once someone online mocked me, so I started carbo-loading
does this count?
(I helped save b3ta! Malaka omdz, Wed 24 Jun 2009, 12:01, archived)
no i will not gaz you, i think you are just lying about this research you are doing

(I helped save b3ta! mongychops, Wed 24 Jun 2009, 12:01, archived)
I think someone close to me might have a problem
and I want to approach it the right way, rather than offend them.

But it's OK, I wasn't *forcing* anyone to Gaz me.
(Northern Lovely, Wed 24 Jun 2009, 12:04, archived)
a quick google will tell you all you need, if they are bi polar it should be bloody obvious

(I helped save b3ta! mongychops, Wed 24 Jun 2009, 12:06, archived)
It's not as simple as that, I have tried Google but it's hard to match it up
I thought someone on here might be able to help, and indeed I've had some really helpful advice on what to do.

I wasn't sure what the extremes of bipolarity are, and no, it's not obvious to me. Sorry.
(Northern Lovely, Wed 24 Jun 2009, 12:09, archived)
it would be to a good doctor tho
if your friend is not seeking help there is little you can do, unless they are suicidal, then you may have a chance to get them sectioned
(I helped save b3ta! mongychops, Wed 24 Jun 2009, 12:12, archived)
Yeah, I know, and I appreciate your thoughts.

(Northern Lovely, Wed 24 Jun 2009, 12:19, archived)
you'd think so
it's actually pretty difficult to get someone sectioned
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well yeah, but it is easy to get them refered to a clinic, at least it is round here

(I helped save b3ta! mongychops, Wed 24 Jun 2009, 12:25, archived)
See if you'd just said this...
If you think your friend has a problem, I would take a step back and try and work out if meddling is going to help. If you're feeling low, maybe you don't want someone in your business. As their friend, I would suggest simply making yourself as avaiable as possible to your mate, offering a beer or a coffee whenever they need it.
(I helped save b3ta! Bats, Wed 24 Jun 2009, 12:07, archived)
You could kill 2 birds with one stone by only ever offering them caffeinated beer.
Efficiency is your bed fellow on the road to well-being.
(I helped save b3ta! Malaka omdz, Wed 24 Jun 2009, 12:08, archived)
good going there
offer a depressant or a stimulant, maybe some speed balling into the vein too
(I helped save b3ta! mongychops, Wed 24 Jun 2009, 12:09, archived)
So I didn't think the settings through too well.
That wasn't my point and you know it.
(I helped save b3ta! Bats, Wed 24 Jun 2009, 12:21, archived)
:) thanks, it's not a friend it's a close relative but the idea's the same.
See, I've tried all the regular stuff, going shopping, to a movie, out for dinner but they are getting less and less involved and more and more 'down'. They only have me and I feel a great responsibility. I think they'd freak out if I got a Doctor involved.

I've heard St John's Wort can help lift the mood so I might broach this with him in some way.
(Northern Lovely, Wed 24 Jun 2009, 12:11, archived)
Honestly, just tell them to 'get a fucking grip'

(I helped save b3ta! Malaka omdz, Wed 24 Jun 2009, 12:18, archived)
That stuff helped a mate, but did fuck all for me.

(I helped save b3ta! G/PP 💩💩💩💩💩&#128, Wed 24 Jun 2009, 12:27, archived)
See what you need to do is
grab them by the collar, touch noses and shout "SNAP OUT OF IT YOU EMO CUNT OR I'L PUNCH YOUR FUCKING FACE OFF!"
See? Told you I could help.
(I helped save b3ta! Captn Hood-Butter is not dead yet., Wed 24 Jun 2009, 12:10, archived)

It'll probably be better to leave them alone to wallow in self-loathing. They'll probably come round eventually, so let them know your there throughout but without pushing them too much.
(I helped save b3ta! Edd: The Unfunny Try-Hard Edgelord, Wed 24 Jun 2009, 12:14, archived)
Check QOTW off topic
Also, I think tennis scoring is the most stupid scale of scoring, it makes no sense.
(I helped save b3ta! Donkey Gums @mattcomedy, Wed 24 Jun 2009, 12:02, archived)
Thanks, and how can you hate a scoring system
Based on Love!?!?!?

I hate Tennis. So much grunting. So uncouth.
(Northern Lovely, Wed 24 Jun 2009, 12:03, archived)
*some witty retort about love deuce*

(I helped save b3ta! Gooch Is neither here nor there, Wed 24 Jun 2009, 12:05, archived)
Yeah, the numbers are crazy
but I like the deuce/two clear points to win the set thing, yes I do
(I helped save b3ta! Malaka omdz, Wed 24 Jun 2009, 12:06, archived)
I hang about offtopic
Yet I'm not depressed. Perhaps I need a new home!
(I helped save b3ta! whenanimalsattackhumans clad in global hypercolour, Wed 24 Jun 2009, 12:15, archived)
or become depressed
hang around there long enough and you just might
(I helped save b3ta! Malaka omdz, Wed 24 Jun 2009, 12:16, archived)
I find it more stimulating than /talk
Insert Penis Joke

Insert Insertion Joke
(I helped save b3ta! whenanimalsattackhumans clad in global hypercolour, Wed 24 Jun 2009, 12:22, archived)
I think I do as well as I'm not depressed at all.

(I helped save b3ta! fuck shit up the best you never had, Wed 24 Jun 2009, 12:21, archived)
Show us your bumhole

(I helped save b3ta! Donkey Gums @mattcomedy, Wed 24 Jun 2009, 12:22, archived)
show me yours first pugboy

(I helped save b3ta! fuck shit up the best you never had, Wed 24 Jun 2009, 12:23, archived)
My bumhole is on the end of my nobbler and my weehole is between my bum cheeks.

(I helped save b3ta! Donkey Gums @mattcomedy, Wed 24 Jun 2009, 12:25, archived)
Now this I really must see.

(I helped save b3ta! fuck shit up the best you never had, Wed 24 Jun 2009, 12:28, archived)
Come to the dark side!

(I helped save b3ta! Donkey Gums @mattcomedy, Wed 24 Jun 2009, 12:22, archived)
"Dark" is just the problem though
A bit too many blacks...
(I helped save b3ta! whenanimalsattackhumans clad in global hypercolour, Wed 24 Jun 2009, 12:23, archived)
It's ok, we're all just really minstrels

(I helped save b3ta! Donkey Gums @mattcomedy, Wed 24 Jun 2009, 12:26, archived)
Yeah', ok then, and while we're asking for things, could someone with tits send me naked pictures of themselves, preffably in the middle of some sort of sex-act, or maybe wee'ing.
It's for research too.
(I helped save b3ta! G/PP 💩💩💩💩💩&#128, Wed 24 Jun 2009, 12:05, archived)
Jesus, you have opened yourself up to the fat male community quite nicely there

(I helped save b3ta! Gooch Is neither here nor there, Wed 24 Jun 2009, 12:06, archived)
If there's one thing I know about Gonzo,
it's that he knows his target audience very well
(I helped save b3ta! Malaka omdz, Wed 24 Jun 2009, 12:27, archived)
this man is not lying here, his reaserch is very important, if bumhole could also be included it could help medical science no end

(I helped save b3ta! mongychops, Wed 24 Jun 2009, 12:07, archived)
She didn't reply to my bumhole text :D
Thanks dude :)
(I helped save b3ta! Donkey Gums @mattcomedy, Wed 24 Jun 2009, 12:10, archived)
pfft
did you actually just text "show me your bumhole" ? :P
(I helped save b3ta! spangolin - the odds are good but the goods are odd, Wed 24 Jun 2009, 12:13, archived)
Yup :D
"Show me your bumhole, Picmsg, then we'll talk..."
(I helped save b3ta! Donkey Gums @mattcomedy, Wed 24 Jun 2009, 12:15, archived)
haha

(I helped save b3ta! spangolin - the odds are good but the goods are odd, Wed 24 Jun 2009, 12:23, archived)
it's a win win situation, you either get bumhole or left the fuck alone

(I helped save b3ta! mongychops, Wed 24 Jun 2009, 12:14, archived)
She's probably gone out to buy a tripod.

(I helped save b3ta! Edd: The Unfunny Try-Hard Edgelord, Wed 24 Jun 2009, 12:15, archived)
D:

(I helped save b3ta! Donkey Gums @mattcomedy, Wed 24 Jun 2009, 12:18, archived)
And a pug to press the button on the camera.

(I helped save b3ta! Edd: The Unfunny Try-Hard Edgelord, Wed 24 Jun 2009, 12:19, archived)
*puts hands over ears* NONONONONONONONO D:

(I helped save b3ta! Donkey Gums @mattcomedy, Wed 24 Jun 2009, 12:21, archived)
aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaand [SEND]

(I helped save b3ta! Captn Hood-Butter is not dead yet., Wed 24 Jun 2009, 12:10, archived)
I killed myself four years ago

(I helped save b3ta! glued eel /questions/questionsyoudliketoask/post1648081, Wed 24 Jun 2009, 12:08, archived)
OMG ME 2 "¬!!1
I got better.
(I helped save b3ta! Captn Hood-Butter is not dead yet., Wed 24 Jun 2009, 12:13, archived)
QOTW can help.

(I helped save b3ta! The Gentleman Bastard waxing lyrical. ©, Wed 24 Jun 2009, 12:15, archived)
I have in past
but not anymore. I decided to man the fuck up.
(I helped save b3ta! jenpots, Wed 24 Jun 2009, 12:16, archived)
'I like this'

(I helped save b3ta! Malaka omdz, Wed 24 Jun 2009, 12:23, archived)
i buy polar
i find them the most reliable source for frozen goods
(I helped save b3ta! Lightguy hail satan, Wed 24 Jun 2009, 12:19, archived)
You Dad is full of AIDS
you need to suck out the poison.
(I helped save b3ta! WormuIus, Wed 24 Jun 2009, 12:22, archived)