Too depressed to even partake in my own

[wanderer03]

I was interest and obsessed with different kinds of tents, shelters, and RVs but I don't even have the energy to muster engaging in any learning.

 

[Wireless]

Depression is truly horrible. It sucks all the joy out of life.

Would posting about your interest help? Or posting a few pictures? I'd be interested in seeing some of your favorites.

I know you probably can't feel much now. I wish I could help you more. To be honest I've been feeling a little low myself, so I don't have any really good advice.

 

[Slithytoves]

You guys might find this interesting. A lot of people think severe depression is most prevalent around the holidays, but that's actually not true. Northern hemisphere Suicide and hospitalization statistics indicate that the peak season for major depressive episodes begins in April and ebbs off in late August/early September. So if you're really struggling right now, you're not doing it alone. You're actually right in the depression mainstream (Oh, joy). That may not help at all, but then again it just might, knowing that there's also a reason why people get the supersized summertime blues.

The weather's better in he summer, people are going places and doing things and you're seeing other people having fun. That can really do psychological damage when your life isn't what you want it to be, even if you don't realize the impact it's having. Again, it may not help you to know this -- but if part of your struggle is understanding why you're so down right now, this might be a clue. Any information about what's going on with you can be useful.

I have always been into camping and building wild shelters but I've only become interested in RVs recently. I happened to see this design (below), by Great Wall Motors Company in China, and I think it's incredibly badass! I want one. It would make me feel like the Terminator on the road.

wanderer03, I think a thread about your interests would be fun. If you post one, it may help you find a little energy to enjoy this stuff now, when you most need a distraction.

I'm sorry to hear that you had to be hospitalized. I remember reading that your ideal lifestyle would be nomadic, and I know that must seem out of reach right now when you're feeling trapped by circumstances. I hope you find your way out of your rough spot soon. I'm pulling for you.

 

[wanderer03]

I'm happiest in the fall ... I always loved autumn so there may be more than a nugget of truth to what you say, Slithytoves. I'm marking the days until autumn. I had no idea that this would be the season for depression but it stands to reason because I was hospitalized last year around this time. GRRRRRR!

That's one beautiful RV! I was hoping to get a decent paying job so I could buy a pickup truck and trailer and have some fun with it. Repeated setbacks seem to make this interest the donkey and carrot. I event thought about trying to design my own 20x10 wall tent and do the whole glamping thing. I thought about building a tent floor out of pallets and covering the top with tongue and groove flooring. I was hoping to do my own "glamping" trip this fall.

It may still be possible.

 

[Nitro]

I have always been into camping and building wild shelters but I've only become interested in RVs recently. I happened to see this design (below), by Great Wall Motors Company in China, and I think it's incredibly badass! I want one. It would make me feel like the Terminator on the road.
Great Wall Motors doesn't either sell or make that motorhome
Actually,that is an American made Monaco motorhome dressed up as a fuel saving concept designed by Robrady Designs of Sarasota Florida USA

http://www.robrady.com/design-project/robrady-design-sustainability-rest-rv-concept
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monaco_Coach_Corporation

Sorry,I am actually very in tune with the motor vehicle industry,my biggest clue being the Monaco emblem across the front panel that it is not a Great Wall Motors company nametag

 

[Nitro]

I have always been into camping and building wild shelters but I've only become interested in RVs recently. I happened to see this design (below), by Great Wall Motors Company in China, and I think it's incredibly badass! I want one. It would make me feel like the Terminator on the road.
Great Wall Motors doesn't either sell or make that motorhome
Actually,that is an American made Monaco motorhome dressed up as a fuel saving concept designed by Robardy Designs of Sarasota Florida USA

http://www.robrady.com/design-project/robrady-design-sustainability-rest-rv-concept
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monaco_Coach_Corporation

Sorry,I am actually very in tune with the motor vehicle industry,my biggest clue being the Monaco emblem across the front panel that it is not a Great Wall Motors company nametag

Dammit,my autieness for detail got the best of me again

 

[The Phantom]

I feel the same way. I used to love dancing, crafts, drawing, going outside, etc, but now all I do is sit around the house all day on youtube, saying that I'll get started on my writing but it never happens. The only interests of mine I actively partake in is watching musical clips, or researching on psychology, but that's only because it's on the computer and convenient. Depression has sucked out my willing to even get up and find something in my room. Unless a book hooks my right away I toss it aside, something I would have never done when I was younger.


I feel happiest during the holiday season, actually. Soothing music (even if it's annoying to others), presents (!) and my family X-mas tree lights are very nice when watching a movie at night with some cookies and hot chocolate.

Oh, let's not forget thanksgiving, my personal favorite. Mmmmm, turkey. In fact , I cheered up a bit thinking of the impending season. Haha, holiday magic.

 

[S0093679]

I think designeing your own tent or RV is awesome. Id have a dungeon in my tent! (is this even possible?)

Depression is awful, and I don't have an advice for it. I don't know if it gets better. I know that we have phases with some better times and some worse times. It can be soul destroying seeing your interests fade along with everything else.

Please know that you're not alone, even if it feels that way. So many of us have these experiences, and I guess we have to hold on to whatever we can to get through it. You say fall is your favourite, and that's coming soon. It is beautiful. I love camping too, especially with a campfire. I like melting marshmallows over the fire although not so fond of eating them.

Love to you xxxxx

 

[Progster]

Slithytoves post is very interesting - depression has been creeping up on me these past few weeks too, and it's partly because my clients are all on holiday and I have no work and no income. I have loads of free time, but no money to do anything with it and I just mope around the house. Winter makes me feel depressed too - so I tend to have two lows - in February and in August.

I find that exercise helps, going for a walk in the mountains or along the beach. Drinking herbal anti-stress tea helps a lot. St John's wort grows natually here - you can buy it, or you can go and collect it yourself and dry it and make tea with it. Herbal teas are good for mild to moderate depression, but for more serious depression or suicidal thoughts, you need to seek help from a doctor.

 

[Slithytoves]

I'm marking the days until autumn. I had no idea that this would be the season for depression but it stands to reason because I was hospitalized last year around this time. GRRRRRR!

I event thought about trying to design my own 20x10 wall tent and do the whole glamping thing. I thought about building a tent floor out of pallets and covering the top with tongue and groove flooring. I was hoping to do my own "glamping" trip this fall.

Autumn is my favorite season, too. I come from upstate New York originally, where we essentially have the same color and crispness going on that makes everyone rave about New England. I'm in SC now, where we barely have an autumn at all so I like to plan a visit home then. My sister lives near Allentown, not too far from you. You do get nice autumns. *envy*

I thought glamping was silly when I first heard about it, but now I'm tempted to play with the idea. It does sound fun. have you drawn out your design? I'd love to see it!

Actually,that is an American made Monaco motorhome dressed up as a fuel saving concept designed by Robrady Designs of Sarasota Florida USA

Sorry,I am actually very in tune with the motor vehicle industry,my biggest clue being the Monaco emblem across the front panel that it is not a Great Wall Motors company nametag

Thanks for the correction. I saw the image on Pinterest and went with the description the pinner added. I can tell they must be very well-read on the subject.

If an American company can make this baby, then all the better! I don't know jack about RVs. I'm just starting to pay more attention to them because my family has been fantasizing about renting a couple of them for a group vacation. On the few occasions when I've daydreamed in the past, I've always imagined towing a shiny new Airstream along Route 66 (and that's definitely a daydream because I don't drive!).

 

[wanderer03]

Here's to autumn. May it begin early!

 

[S0093679]

Hey wanderer x I saw this on Facebook and thought of you

 

[S0093679]

 

[Marmot]

If you figure out where to get one of these kinds of tents, let me know: