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This Terrible, TERRIBLE depression. by Amaterasu

What is causing it

Since I moved, I've been terribly isolated from most people. Even though I had friends here before i chose to move, i still feel secluded from society in general. Im not inside Atlanta or i dont think i would be feeling this terrible, im about 30-40 minutes outside of Atlanta in "old people country" It really blows.

Running the motions

I'm an extremely emotional person, as some of you may know, and i spend a whole lot of my time drawing emotional pictures (mainly Love because that is the biggest most upfront emotion right now) but underneath that is a whole mess of sadness. Am i just trying to cover up my sadness with the happiness i feel from love? probably so, even though that doesn't diminish the way i feel. The problem i face very often is that, Im a very extrovert person when it comes to my emotions and i need to vent them out otherwise if i let them sit too long, ill bottle neck and ill start to feel physically ill. even if im experiencing a huge amount of happiness could make me sick to my stomach if i don't go and celebrate.

The Cure

There is no cure for depression, really, but you can smother it with other things. a good thing to do is to just always be doing something and not be stuck on one thought or emotion for so long. Unfortunately for me im stuck thinking about alot of the same shit over and over.--

So close and yet-- So far

Let's talk about why I chose to move To America and not go to China or Spain. by now it's no secret to anyone here that I am just -Madly- in-love with a special woman and have been for, goodness... years now. Sometimes i think oh it's just not meant to be and we both went off somewhere but not matter what happens i always end up right back with her in my heart, so ive decided that she has to be the one. nothing else explains it. well She is not anywhere near Atlanta but being here in the US has provided me with the chance to see her, and if it means i gotta suck up all this isolation then fuck, i guess i gotta do it. Aside from her, It also made it much easier to come here because i have some family and friends i've met in the past in this area.

Those special people In my life

Yknow it really helps to just have people you care about and love. The two greatest people in my life, theflameshinobi He's like my brother hes helped me so much since i landed in Atlanta. and the love of my life, swiftthiefSwiftThief who is just the greatest motivation i could ask for. and now i feel like im bearing all of my weight just on these two over this god awful depression and im tired of it, i want to give back to these two everything and more they have given to me.

Why write this journal

People always whine and complain that oh wah stop moping around. thats not always the case, depression is a serious issue and i always feel terrible to all of you when i just post a journal and im like "boo, im sad" but the truth is, writing how you feel, helps. ALOT. you dont always have to publish it but im a very big people person and i enjoy human interaction and when you guys come and talk with me i feel really good. not just the "get well soon, Hinata" stuff but really come chat with me, tell me how you feel what you do to get better or what you experience, or hey just try and crack a good joke. every little bit really helps for me and may work for others who post this stuff too.

No i don't want to kill myself, I have so much to live for so much to do. I still have get married to Swiftthief and start my own game development company. i've got a lot of big dreams to push for and i wont let the sadness take me off my course no matter how hard it tries.

I started writing this feeling depressed and now at the end I feel relived and happy.

thank you for all of those who took the time to read my long winded post. You are all such great and wonderful people.

This Terrible, TERRIBLE depression.

Amaterasu

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    There is a cure for depression. Friends, and lots of love.

    It has also been scientifically proven that, singing helps to ease stress, so does dancing. >.> Plus, a little fappy fappy me time couldn't hurt. It releases endorphins, and causes euphoria.

    Hang in there. Of course, if you want to feel better about yourself, I could recommend some rather sad films.

    1: 12 Years A Slave (2013). http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2024544/
    2: OldBoy (2003) http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0364569/
    3: Captain Phillips (2013) http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1535109/
    4: Cast Away (2000) http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0162222/
    5: Cloud Atlas (2012) http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1371111/
    6: Perfume: The Story of a Murderer (2006) http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0396171/
    7: The Book Thief (2013) http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0816442/
    8: The Boy in the Striped Pajamas (2008) http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0914798/
    9: The Machinist (2004) http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0361862/
    10: The Pianist (2002) http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0253474/
    11: Out of the Furnace (2013) http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1206543/

    Those are all some really awesome movies. I think, if you spent a few nights just pigging out on movies, and popcorn with some friends, you'll feel a lot better. This is my personal recommendation to you. Of course, if you ever need someone to talk to, I'm here, and my messengers are listed on my page.

    Take care <3.

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    As long as you keep remembering not to bottle things inside and remember that their are people who..love and respect you. People you can lean on. People who will be there for you. You are a loved person and an amazing artist. ^^ I do hope the days where you are happy become far more often then the days you are sad. And if it means anything I am quite proud of you for simply writing down how you feel. It is a step in the fight direction. A step not enough people are willing to take. And your right it helps a ton. ^^ Take care.

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    It's a good thing you're so open with your feelings, it must make it a lot easier to vent and expunge your negative thoughts and feelings ^^ Something I struggle with admittedly.

    The more I see of you, the more impressed I am - you're a great person, whatever your inner demons try to tell you ^^

    But i get the loneliness - I tried to live alone once, and while it was peaceful, the loneliness eventually drove me out. It's a very powerful negative feeling and I hope you can escape from it before long.

    Meanwhile, we'll do our best for you <:3

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    Good to know that writing this long journal actually made you start to feel a lot better by the end.
    Everyone always needs to get something off their chest, and it can be as low and insignificant as my rant to a friend yesterday, to as large and important as this.
    I know how you feel, in 'isolation'.
    I live twenty minutes (yea, not as far) out from my University and the main city.
    That commute to even go to one class just blows and then I have to have an advanced time to know where to be so I can get ready early enough to leave in time.
    Its probably why people don't bother to invite me to things, because most of their hanging out is spontaneous, but I have to have a time table.
    I'll try to do better at poking at you with some small chatter from time to time, but you can do the same as well, if you need to :3

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    you're an awesome artist and I hope someday to be able to chat with you ^_^ if you ever need a shoulder I am here for you hugs stay strong hon and remember there are people who care a great deal about you even if you never meet them the feeling is always there for you