Your honesty and courage in sharing your struggle with depression are truly admirable. It takes a lot of strength to open up about something so difficult, and your words will surely help others feel less alone. Thank you for raising awareness and encouraging others to seek help. Remember, your story matters and so do you. Keep fighting—you are valued and appreciated, and brighter days can come.
this blog is so nice
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Thank you for your Blog, sadly depression is not openly discussed often enough.
On a personal level, I'm fairly elderly and have been lucky enough to have never suffed from it. (Though now I would say that I'm depressed, but that's down to my health/life situation that I just can't change.)
Wishing you and anyone else here suffering from depression all the best.
I feel that your Blog is particularily poignant at this time with the very sad death of Daniel Naroditsky
People who never suffered from a depression often seem to confuse it with feeling bad about something.
Depression is a disorder that is linked to imbalances in the neurotransmitters in our brain, like for example serotonin or dopamine. It's not something you can change over a night by doing something fun. That's why it's a serious condition that requires professional help.
While I agree with most of your post, I do want to make it clear that people can also get overtaken by depression without experiencing something of sudden impact. It can crawl up into your system in a very slow and sneaky way.
If you ever feel like you are sliding into depression, try to force yourself into living healthy and have a good structure.
Sleep 8 hours. Go to bed in the evening and wake up in the morning. Being active at night is a big factor in getting messed up neurotransmitters. Eat healthy, don't drink alcohol, do daily exercices and go for a walk. You'd be surprised how much effect this has in your brain.
If you are not able to do those things, consider looking for professional help. If you have suicidal thoughts, make sure to contact the suicide prevention line. They exist in all countries and they have professionals to assist you through this period.
@Geelse_zot Yes, I largely don't understand depression. At the risk for sounding like Kramnik (God Forbid)!!! , I'm no doctor. So can only talk about my personal experinces in life.
Think it can easily spread from feeling bad/sad about things/life to depression?
I agree, walking taking exercise can help, (for me when young, riding.)
Try talking to your friends, family, if you can. Not sure about suicide help lines, as being availble world wide?. Guess if people get to need them, many will not be in the position to contact them :(( But obviously they are often a lifeline.
so sorry ur going through that dark. ik how it feels but it will get better. no matter what it is ur getting through
Hello Sir, I'd like to bet this saved someone's life. Well played, good game.
"If you're going through hell, keep going" - Winston Churchill
That got me through a lot. Helps if you love someone unconditionally without ever being hurt in return. It's why people find recovery in Jesus. You can love Jesus unconditionally, men try to with chess and motorbikes too. Most of us never recover from a broken heart with no true rock or love to rely on. Levy and Hikaru have a loving wife for example and suffer similar stress to most at the top. They don't seem to drink now either (aka take a depressant!) Nor do I. Honestly zero alcohol helps you get it all out and process it, start facing the feelings which put you there and once worked through, I am ready to love again. Starting with me and haven't smoked for 6 weeks. Something changed, I found love again in myself after losing hope in everything else and letting go of all the shields I put up to protect my soul. Fight the feelings, face the music. Good luck.
@DarkOnCrack said in #1:
> Comments on https://lichess.org/@/darkoncrack/blog/depression/UJbvnAJh
Of course, I'm not a psychologist, I'm just a chess player, just like you, only I'm definitely weaker than you. In general, if you live with a family, she will help you. Family is a source of unconditional love and support. Here we find the understanding, care and attention that every person needs. Family helps to survive difficulties, support in moments of joy and success, creating a sense of security and comfort. For example, having a pet enriches human life, bringing harmony, tranquility and sincere joy to it, while providing the animal with care and love, which it sincerely shares with us.
@DarkOnCrack said in #3:
> I hope you guys enjoyed my first blog.
> I really hope I could teach you a little bit about depression and might helped you how to fight against it.
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> My dms are always open for everyone who wants someone to talk to, you’re never alone!
HI
yes it was really nice!!!
Well I am a small kid so dont know much about it but i feel sad for u......as my family members also occur from it!!!
Wish u a speedy recovery and pls dont lose hope pls.
U can also talk to me whenever u want to as i can understand that u want someone to share ur feeling with.
ALL THE BEST!!!!!!!!!!