Abuse and Overuse of Depression (WARNING - LONG AND LONG-WINDED, PROCEED AT YOUR OWN RISK)

I often hear people say that they are depressed. The dictionary defines "depressed" as being sad and without enthusiasm or hope.

Some people can easily get into a depression. I do not know what is the medical cause that triggers that such a mental state. I hardly suffer from depression. It could be because I do not and sometimes can't recognise it as a depression. I do not want myself to fall into a depression. Maybe I'd like to think of myself as a strong-willed person.

My simple and non-psychological opinion of people getting into a depression is totally a self-inducing phenomenon. When one thinks that his or her outlook is getting slightly cloudy, one's mind sets itself getting greyer and greyer.

I have not had lots of bitter life experiences that are negative enough to put me straight to the point of no return. Basically my problems would be family-related, relationship-related, studies-related, friendship-related, my future/career, health and weight/self-consciousness problems.

I do not know of any psychological way or chemical substance to help me get rid of possible depressions. Either I have faced the problems directly or slept on them! Haha.. I just think that no matter what the problem is, it shouldn't affect, to a great extent, other aspects of my life. And some way or other I need to face the problem, track the source and device possible solutions. If there's not solution to be conceived, I will just accept the fact and then mostly the problem will just sit behind my mind, waiting for another time to strike or better, solution might come to me some time soon!

Perhaps some people deal with problems more positively than others. There are people who choose to face the demons and the others choose to run away from them, only to have them on your nerves forever. Giving in temporarily is just another way of giving up. I do not know how well can I face future pressure from life but I hope I can back myself up with determination and discipline everytime I need them.

I also do not know any other approaches to possibly help the depressed to be un-depressed. I do not understand how come it is so easy to get depressed and so hard to get out of it. I would share with them the way I would deal with the problem. Sigh...most of the time, I think my words just get flushed out of their systems the moment they try to register.

Is there people who doesn't wanna help him/herself? And is s/he not willing to be cruel in order to be kind to him/herself? I myself sometimes think that jumping out of one's comfort (or painful?) zone is quite hard to accomplish. We do tend to miss the bigger pictures when it matters the most.

I think I better not talk about the subject that I intended to bring up when I started the blog. S/he can make up his/her own mind and there's nothing an outsider can do unless s/he wants to change the situation him/herself.

More Potteries

hoT hOT HOT! The latest instalment of the HP series with budding romances among the next gen of wizards and witches. Ron vs. Fleur; Hermione vs. Viktor; Cho vs. Cedric-then-Harry.

Catch the trailer here. http://raincloud.warnerbros.com/wbmovies/harrypotter/trailer_300.asx

It's so exciting to know what will be conjured in the film. The visitors, the selection process, the tournament, the mer people, the dragons, the resurrection of everybody-knows-who, the death of ****** and the memory.

Sick baby

My own vainity has costed me once again. Despite the terrible weather that we have been experiencing in Melbourne I have refused to dress up to that. Instead of putting on a jacket and/or a scarft I wear 2 shirts and that's it.

(Alfred should be made kneeling on durians while heading pineapples.) I didn't learn from my first lesson, which was days before the trip to the Fallscreek. Luckily I was on the verge of recovering else I would have to forfeit my $400 and the ultimate fun!

Now before going to the Grampians I have fallen sick just once more. My whole breathing system is just so screwed up. Phlegm, cough, running nose you name it. Headache has yet to develop. So the trip is blown up now. I don't wanna risk everyone's life by having a sick driver.

Moral of the story - Dress warmer Alfred! Be vain and be sick again!

be CARful what you wish for

I want a car ... Been craving to drive! Sigh I wish the Pajero was here for me... Or my dream car the Beetle (VW) or Toyota Prius or Mazda MX5.

Torn

Sigh I am torn between doing my master here in Melbourne or in Sydney.

Familiarity is what I have here in Melbourne. In other words, it might not be a good reason staying since it hasn't provided me much employment opportunities (at all?).

Sydney is probably so much more bigger than I can chew on. The people are more diversified and probably less friendly? Oh why am I being so pessimistic. Not to mention I do not have any close friend in Sydney. My sister is in Melbourne too. On the bright side especially the opportunity end, I will get more chances in starting my career path.

Torn torn torn

I need a premonition! Please let me have a dream about that tonight.

OMG Marther-fcuking Holly-Gsus-Chris!!!

I wish I could go to these places... And I so admire Richard Branson - island after island he buys. There's another island that he bought which costs around AUD30,000 a night!! I'll try to locate that for my readers.

First of all, the Costa Careyes!! Hubba hubba hubba.. this is hot or wot? I wanna honeymoon there!!

Costa Careyes in Mexico is located on the Pacific Coast, south of Puerto Vallarta. Some of the most exclusive places are found in this area. Over there houses with pool are already yesterday, so how about a house built in a pool ? All rooms have direct acces to the pool ... better not be drinking too many cocktails darling ....

It's everything we like, Mediterranean and Mexican architecture with infinity pools in tropical gardens. It can be yours for $5,000 per day (with a minimum of 4 nights during the year and 14 nights for the holiday seasons) with a full staff service including, cook, pool boy, gardener, driver and maids ...

For more informations about Villas in Careyes visit http://www.careyes.com.mx/galleries.htm

ULUSABA LODGE - SOUTH AFRICA is one of the wild creations of the Genius Sir Richard Brandson. He has chosen a private area of more than 10 000 acres of untouched, unspoilt African bush located in South Africa to build two lodges. Rock Lodge and Safari Lodge.

For more informations about Villas in Careyes visit http://www.ulusaba.com/

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More Fire from the Goblet

How can Australia defer its launch till December 1 2005 when the whole world is seeing it at least 2 weeks earlier?

I better revise my HP4 s.t. I will pass the exam.

Hmmm..Fullmoon

Just had a post mid-autumn celebration at my place. Not too many lantern but just one, without candle! I had no where to hang it except the smoker detectors which were definitely a good way to have all the guests wet when lit =P

And we also had a few moon cakes. However I didn't take a slice as I was too full. Hmmm I miss 上海月饼!! Haven't had it for a few years! Wah that would be forever if I am not gonna be living in Malaysia.

First and foremost, a pleasure working with JK this evening. We've been great kitchen partners. And Swee-san for her fantastic cheese/cookies&cream cake and jelly. PJ for her 年糕. Eelin-Liyan-Hankiong-Eeyong for their fantastic tumaric glutonious rice, curry chicken, fried rice noodles and curry puffs. Wot did JK and I come up with? We got fried chicken, fruit punch, fruit salad (which will be our morning juice tomorrow) and chocolatey-banana.

Oh gosh! I had not eaten so much since god-know-when. Hmmmm it's so nice to detox with the tea given by Daddy and listening to some Zen meditative tunes.

Had a great time guys. Hope you did too.

(Plan for tomorrow - yum-cha + a date with the Australian Idols!)

Haven't I had enough?

Thursday Few late showers. Min 12 Max 23

Friday Few showers clearing. Min 12 Max 20

Trend for Saturday, Sunday and Monday Change developing with showers.

Oh My god.

Rain rain go away

Come again in summer day

Little Alfred want to play

Rain rain go to Spain

I need my sun again