Common in Thailand or less common amongst farangs? Compared to west.

 

What do you think?

sunny climate helps a bit. 

no excuse for seasonal affective disorder in thailand. 

 

1 minute ago, Harrisfan said:

Depression

…is a mental illness.

2 minutes ago, Harrisfan said:

Common in Thailand or less common amongst farangs? Compared to west.

 

What do you think?

who knows what it going on in the heads of strangers. Every farang I know are stable folks, though personally don’t associate with bummer down and outs.

Only AN people that read your posts.

People should be happier here otherwise move somewhere else. Also working back in UK for example where it can be cold and miserable, slaving a way trying to pay the bills with a dysfunctional family must be depressing

Read this, take a perusal through the Trump and Epstein threads, and then draw your own conclusion.  A year or two ago I would have referred you to review the covid vaccine threads for kooky beliefs but those guys are lightweights in comparison.

 

AI Overview
Evidence suggests that depression can make a person more susceptible to believing in conspiracy theories. Research indicates a positive correlation between depressive symptoms and conspiracy beliefs, potentially because depression can heighten negative emotional states, distort information processing, and increase a desire to make sense of a chaotic or threatening world. 

 

Susan, you are hiding behind vague forum topics like this again and projecting onto others while struggling with your own depression. Since you are feeling down and having negative thoughts about yourself, seeking professional help from a qualified medical or mental health professional is the best step. Mental health support is available in Thailand for both locals and expats, and getting guidance early can make a real difference. You’ve been letting this go on too long, and it would be best for you to take action now to finally help yourself.

Thais who are hard up,yes farangs with bulging wallets no so much

This topic seems idiotic and the OP lacks any substance to spark a meaningful discussion. Depression exists everywhere, among both locals and foreigners. Every country has people who struggle with it. There is nothing unique about Thailand in that regard, so it comes across as a stupid and pointless question from someone lacking critical thinking rather than some basis of a meaningful discussion.

My feeling is that depression amongst foreigners resident in Thailand has a lower incidence than the general population in the West. Depression is widespread in the West today, especially, interestingly enough, amongst younger people. Most young people I see in Thailand seem to be having a great time. Amongst us older folks here in Thailand, I also don't see a lot of depression. Plenty of grumpy folks, but full-blown depression? Not so much, at least that's why I think. Just my observations as a regular Joe who doesn't pretend to be able to recognise depression.

8 hours ago, Harrisfan said:

Common in Thailand or less common amongst farangs? Compared to west.

 

What do you think?

Depression?

There is a huge pressure on Thai people to believe things that they secretly know are not true.

And they may be worried they can not find someone they can not share this with.

Wages are often terrible, or better paid work lead to moral compromises. The economy is bad, but their parents must still be supported every month, after looking after their childrens school fees at the 'free' schools have been paid.

Adultery is rife, as is use of drugs and alcohol.  And gambling and unpayable bad debts.

Who would not be a bit depressed?  But the social pressure to be happy does not allow it.

Many people do not want friends, because they will soon want something.

I reckon a bad job here would be to be a psychiatrist. Drugs to prevent real life problems?

Farangs?  Yes, they will also have problems. But I hope they do not block the queue.

 

14 hours ago, Harrisfan said:

What do you think?

Don't think too much!

13 hours ago, GreasyFingers said:

Only AN people that read your posts.

Yes, this is a real problem (depression), and I was gonna participate in the discussion until I saw that the OP was someone who is from his posts obviously an insincere creep.

I suppose that the thread can still be of value but I just can't bring myself to jump in.

14 hours ago, Harrisfan said:

Depression

I thought you were having issues by some of your recent comments. 

 

Take care mate. 

 

There is a helpline, give them a call. 

 

22 minutes ago, cdemundo said:

Yes, this is a real problem (depression), and I was gonna participate in the discussion until I saw that the OP was someone who is from his posts obviously an insincere creep.

I suppose that the thread can still be of value but I just can't bring myself to jump in.

Totally agree,as soon as anyone says anything intelligent the village idiot OP will attack them.

Just one quick comment;

Depression is a mental illness, not an emotion.

It is DIFFERENT from being very sad or feeling lonely.  Unhappiness is not depression.
When you're depressed, generally you don't feel. Anything. And you don't care that you don't feel. 
Been there. Worst feeling in the world. Meds and counseling help solve the problem.
Never, ever want to experience it again.

 

4 minutes ago, FolkGuitar said:

Just one quick comment;

Depression is a mental illness, not an emotion.

It is DIFFERENT from being very sad or feeling lonely.  Unhappiness is not depression.
When you're depressed, generally you don't feel. Anything. And you don't care that you don't feel. 
Been there. Worst feeling in the world. Meds and counseling help solve the problem.
Never, ever want to experience it again.

 

 

That's completely wrong actually. Everybody gets depressed to some degree, so it's perfectly normal and common. It only becomes a mental illness when the depressions occurs more often and is more severe than is normally the case.

 

 

A golden rule is that if you are depressed in your country, strong chances is that you will carry it with you here. Left untreated, depression follows the patient and has not much to do with climate or money.

 

Sure a nice sunny day can help (for a short moment)  in place of a cold foggy morning, but it does not last. Why else do we see so many looner drunks on bar stools squandering their pensions on prostitutes in Thailand ? 

7 minutes ago, Cameroni said:

 

That's completely wrong actually. Everybody gets depressed to some degree, so it's perfectly normal and common. It only becomes a mental illness when the depressions occurs more often and is more severe than is normally the case.

 

 

Wrong........🤕

 

https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/depression-in-adults/overview/

3 minutes ago, transam said:

Wrong........🤕

 

https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/depression-in-adults/overview/

 

Your link actually supports what I said.

12 hours ago, 3NUMBAS said:

Thais who are hard up,yes farangs with bulging wallets no so much

No amount of money, gold or things will take away depression. Besides seasonal and environmental, depression is with you wherever you go and whatever you do. Thailand's weather can be depressing at times, especially the rainy season, and this is why many people  have trouble with seasonal up north or in the upper western states of America. Environmental can be controlled if you get yourself out of that situation, but clinical stays with you. If you have depression, only a professional using therapy and possibly the right meds can have your symptoms lessen. 

35 minutes ago, FolkGuitar said:

Just one quick comment;

Depression is a mental illness, not an emotion.

It is DIFFERENT from being very sad or feeling lonely.  Unhappiness is not depression.
When you're depressed, generally you don't feel. Anything. And you don't care that you don't feel. 
Been there. Worst feeling in the world. Meds and counseling help solve the problem.
Never, ever want to experience it again.

 

True. I've been with and around several with clinical depression and Anhedonia, which is a part of it, has them feeling nothing. No want of social situations, desire for sex, enjoyment of food, wanting to do much of anything besides sleep and isolation from everything and everyone. Having to work has them going through the motions, knowing they need money to survive, but counting the time until they can go home again.

 

The only way out is acknowledging you have this and seeking help for the symptoms, as it rarely if ever goes away, but you can live very well with it, keeping those symptoms down or lessened. 

I lived with depression for years.

It drives my Thai  wife insane !

9 hours ago, mstevens said:

My feeling is that depression amongst foreigners resident in Thailand has a lower incidence than the general population in the West. Depression is widespread in the West today, especially, interestingly enough, amongst younger people. Most young people I see in Thailand seem to be having a great time. Amongst us older folks here in Thailand, I also don't see a lot of depression. Plenty of grumpy folks, but full-blown depression? Not so much, at least that's why I think. Just my observations as a regular Joe who doesn't pretend to be able to recognise depression.

Many people can hide their depression from others, not wanting the stigma that comes from a mental illness, even though having it has nothing to do with them but genetics. Many also self medicate to keep the symptoms at bay, although this is a back and forth thing that could be better helped with regular (right) medication, as the mood swings can also come from drug use or alcohol. Being high or drunk all the time has them looking at how they're feeling as normal, and others might also just see the person as a drunk, disguising what he really has. 

28 minutes ago, fredwiggy said:

True. I've been with and around several with clinical depression and Anhedonia, which is a part of it, has them feeling nothing. No want of social situations, desire for sex, enjoyment of food, wanting to do much of anything besides sleep and isolation from everything and everyone. Having to work has them going through the motions, knowing they need money to survive, but counting the time until they can go home again.

 

The only way out is acknowledging you have this and seeking help for the symptoms, as it rarely if ever goes away, but you can live very well with it, keeping those symptoms down or lessened. 

Absolutely!  Anyone who has ever experienced true Depression knows the difference between being 'Cliniclly Depressed' and just deeply unhappy.

It's a Black Hole that sucks you in, and you feel as if you can't escape... and you don't care. You just want to cease to exist. Not necessarily die. Just cease to exist. If you've been depressed, you understand.
PTSD did it for me. Fortunately, the V.A, was still a functioning organization at that time, and I was helped.
If you are clinically depressed, or you know someone who is, get help immediately. It IS treatable.

22 hours ago, Harrisfan said:

Common in Thailand or less common amongst farangs? Compared to west.

 

What do you think?

So you've dropped another one of your useless 3 sentence topics, then you've added nothing to it since, and now you've run away back to your Pornhub to try and sort out your own malignant depression. Sheesh...

5 hours ago, fredwiggy said:

Many people can hide their depression from others, not wanting the stigma that comes from a mental illness, even though having it has nothing to do with them but genetics. Many also self medicate to keep the symptoms at bay, although this is a back and forth thing that could be better helped with regular (right) medication, as the mood swings can also come from drug use or alcohol. Being high or drunk all the time has them looking at how they're feeling as normal, and others might also just see the person as a drunk, disguising what he really has. 

You cant hide severer depression, not possible, but mild cases of depression you can work, go shopping, but exhausted when back behind doors, and no energy for anything else. 

 

Severe depression you only leave your house when you absolutely have to. Severe depression is being living dead

1 minute ago, Hummin said:

You cant hide severer depression, not possible, but mild cases of depression you can work, go shopping, but exhausted when back behind doors, and no energy for anything else. 

 

Severe depression you only leave your house when you absolutely have to. Severe depression is being living dead

Many people don't understand what depression is, and only think the person is in a bad mood much of the time, or distant because of some personal things. People with depression aren't always outspoken about it because of the stigma of a mental illness, so they hide their true feelings and put on a face in public. People can function with severe depression because they know they need to work, especially if they're the breadwinner or single. 

5 minutes ago, Hummin said:

You cant hide severer depression, not possible, but mild cases of depression you can work, go shopping, but exhausted when back behind doors, and no energy for anything else. 

 

Severe depression you only leave your house when you absolutely have to. Severe depression is being living dead

 

Yep, would go along with that.

 

Anyway, another topic that has been a zillion times before on here, and one that brings out all the 'experts' of course.

 

What is depressing is coming on here.

12 minutes ago, short-Timer said:

So you've dropped another one of your useless 3 sentence topics, then you've added nothing to it since, and now you've run away back to your Pornhub to try and sort out your own malignant depression. Sheesh...

Aint that the truth!  The last month this poster has become more and more unhinged. Really something to see.