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Re: Why the difference...
I agree with G Adele is probably not depressed, based on what she has written, it appears that she is able to see both sides of the argument and have a positive attitude when she chooses to.
See the link below to read the full definition of depression: http://www.medterms.com/script/main/...rticlekey=2947 Hope that helps clarify a few things for you Sth Aussie B&B:confused: |
Re: Why the difference...
Originally Posted by BadgeIsBack
(Post 6463281)
If you want to say Australia is perfect, this is not the thead for you. Nor to tell me your negative views. This is not a me vs us debate.:)
What I would like to know is, *why* it is you are living in that so called ''parallel'' world and enjoying it when others are in dispair (or the other way around). Is there any decision or circumstance that makes your lot infinitely preferable? This does not mean you don't see any negative at all. (I would temper my positive experiences with negative ones - only I expect to experience negative ones and see them as inevitable, and often explainable). Can anyone account for such a polarisation of views? I find it incredible at times especially when routine events reinforce the positive when others are still very much reporting the opposite - time and time again. B This is a good question, which may provoke a few people! The way I look at it, there are certain things that are out of our control as mortals (although I am immortal :-) -How you are thought of by others. What happens to you on a day to day basis. The actions of others towards you (rudeness, theft, rape, mugging, murdering, pillaging, bad cooking, terrible grammer, the weather, the government, -the list goes on, and on, and on). But we CAN control where we are, what we do, who we accept into our lives, whether we say "yeah, shit happens, -keep smiling" Without wanting to get too warm and fuzzy, I chose to come here. I chose to accept my surroundings, the people, their customs, the multicultural nature of this country, the varied climate, and all other aspects of my life in this new and exciting place. Yes, there are positives and negative, as there are in every other place in the world. But I'm a damn sight happier here than I've been anywhere else in the world, and I'm proud to call myself an Australian. I think a lot of the haggling occurs when people start comparing here to there, -which is just plain silly. Not sure if you or anyone else will agree with my thoughts, but then again, I don't care. All in all, I love it here, and have no intention of moving on. Hope you are as happy as I am. J |
Re: Why the difference...
The world is big, but we have good air;) transport, there are so many choices - what do you want from life?
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Re: Why the difference...
Originally Posted by I_Will_Freckle
(Post 6490449)
I think YOU should see a doctor, take some medication, try some ECT and then reassess things a few months later.
That's my unqualified opinion. I may be wrong but you sound like you have BPD to me. :confused::confused::confused: what is ECT ? |
Re: Why the difference...
Originally Posted by alipally
(Post 6491038)
I agree with G Adele is probably not depressed, based on what she has written, it appears that she is able to see both sides of the argument and have a positive attitude when she chooses to.
See the link below to read the full definition of depression: http://www.medterms.com/script/main/...rticlekey=2947 Hope that helps clarify a few things for you Sth Aussie B&B:confused: I'm not interested in who is right and who is wrong here. I found my father hanging in the shed when I was 15, he killed himself due to depression, therefore if I can save 1 life by speaking out about depression then I've done a good thing and if I piss a few of you off because I dare to mention that D word then so be it. www.beyondblue.com |
Re: Why the difference...
Originally Posted by Sth Aussie born and bred
(Post 6495851)
For those that are interested beyond blue is an australia website on depression. Some of the symptons listed on this site are different to the above website.
I'm not interested in who is right and who is wrong here. I found my father hanging in the shed when I was 15, he killed himself due to depression, therefore if I can save 1 life by speaking out about depression then I've done a good thing and if I piss a few of you off because I dare to mention that D word then so be it. www.beyondblue.com No one is upset about you mentioning depression on this forum. It is discussed on here from time to time. I believe what got folk's back up - mine certainly - is that you offered a diagnosis and suggested a course of treatment! That goes way beyond suggesting to someone that they may be depressed. In my opinion, that is a very irresponsible thing to do, especially if you believe that the person in question is feeling vulnerable. |
Re: Why the difference...
Originally Posted by Grayling
(Post 6489991)
Edited: No point in a discussion with someone who resorts to personal insults when challenged.
I don't wish to re-hash the whole issue as it seems to have quietened down now - thank goodness. It is just that Grayling's comment prompted me to point this out because I have observed pretty poor treatment of Alipally in previous posts. Carol |
Re: Why the difference...
Originally Posted by cazzamia
(Post 6499082)
I have been quite shocked at what I have read on here and surprised that the mods haven't intervened as the attacks on her have been VERY personal.
The mods (who are unpaid volunteers by the way) will intervene if you press the "report" button on any post you feel inappropriate. We are not able to read through every single post so sometimes we need you to be our eyes and ears. Buzzy |
Re: Why the difference...
Originally Posted by Buzzy--Bee
(Post 6499258)
The mods (who are unpaid volunteers by the way) will intervene if you press the "report" button on any post you feel inappropriate. We are not able to read through every single post so sometimes we need you to be our eyes and ears.
Buzzy |
Re: Why the difference...
Originally Posted by cazzamia
(Post 6499082)
Very true, but unfortunately this mantra has not been adopted by certain people in their 'discussions' with Alipally on this thread. Actually, I have been quite shocked at what I have read on here and surprised that the mods haven't intervened as the attacks on her have been VERY personal.
I don't wish to re-hash the whole issue as it seems to have quietened down now - thank goodness. It is just that Grayling's comment prompted me to point this out because I have observed pretty poor treatment of Alipally in previous posts. Carol Don't worry about it. I think that leaving the posts there, enable readers to draw their own conclusions from the 'discussion', I'd much rather everyone saw everything in it's original form and draw their own conclusions, whatever they may be. |
Re: Why the difference...
Originally Posted by alipally
(Post 6499998)
Thanks for making the observation Carol, I was beginning to feel that I was being overly sensitive! My observations and thoughts are just that. It appears that it was taken personally.
Don't worry about it. I think that leaving the posts there, enable readers to draw their own conclusions from the 'discussion', I'd much rather everyone saw everything in it's original form and draw their own conclusions, whatever they may be. FWIW I have never gone off at anyone like that on here before and I've been posting regularly on here for over a year now. It seems I am not the only one who thinks it was justified judging by the amount of karma I received for the post. |
Re: Why the difference...
Originally Posted by cazzamia
(Post 6499082)
I don't wish to re-hash the whole issue as it seems to have quietened down now - thank goodness.
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Re: Why the difference...
Originally Posted by rabsody
(Post 6500376)
Oh for god's sake, leave it alone will you! I have been intentionally ignoring your posts but you seem insistent on continuing the exchange.
FWIW I have never gone off at anyone like that on here before and I've been posting regularly on here for over a year now. It seems I am not the only one who thinks it was justified judging by the amount of karma I received for the post. |
Re: Why the difference...
Originally Posted by spartacus
(Post 6500404)
I haven't been following this thread but after the above I now feel compelled to read all 132 posts.
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Re: Why the difference...
Originally Posted by Sth Aussie born and bred
(Post 6495790)
what is ECT ?
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