Depression

[astraladdict]

Depression, what is depression? In human terms depression, simply put, is the emotion of sad but at a higher level. But really, there is no such thing as depression. Depression is an emotion created to control a humans act, the way a human REACTS. For every emotion you act a certain way. Let's say anger, when your mad you may be quick to action, quick to judge and so on.

[AlanRK]

I am not sure that your explanation is complete. Elaboration?

[Tiny]

In my opinion depression is a lack of energy in the etheric body.


kind regards,

Paul

[Stookie]

Depression can come from many sources, but I would say in many cases it arises out of a persons unintentional negative thoughts and feelings. If you can get them in control, you have a greater choice as to how it effects you. But as anyone who has suffered severe long-term depression will say, it's not that easy. It's a long process. I find stress and anxiety to be fairly similar.

[Lunarvegan]

In my opinion depression is a lack of energy in the etheric body.


kind regards,

Paul

I'm not sure that I agree with this, or I am misunderstanding. I had severe depression but still projected near nightly, however my projections were (and still are  ) more akin to waking, conscious nightmares. 

[kurtykurt42]

I found that practicing astral projection and posting on forums was the cause of my depression. Mostly because it involves being by yourself and when you tell people about it they think your crazy. Now, I play sports with people, work out and go out with girls and the depression has magically gone away.

[testing]

depression can also be you connecting with the collective unconscious.

[Rostum]

I found that practicing astral projection and posting on forums was the cause of my depression. Mostly because it involves being by yourself and when you tell people about it they think your crazy. Now, I play sports with people, work out and go out with girls and the depression has magically gone away.

Most likely because depression is a chemical imbalance in the brain, and you're starting to treat your body right by being active not only physically but socially too. Our bodies thrive on exercise, healthy food and healthy social interaction.

It was the same with me, I was starting to become unhealthy and spent way too much time working at the computer, browsing the Internet or spending too much time playing video games and also became extremely isolated from local society - highly depressed and easily aggrivated. Once I started working out at the gym, eating healthy foods, and going out with friends I started to become a much more happy and peaceful person. It also helps to have purpose and goals, whether they be short or long term.

I am seeing this a lot with my girlfriend's younger brother, and other friend's younger siblings that don't take care of themselves.

[CFTraveler]

Depression is the inability to feel happy about happy stuff.  Sometimes depression is also the inability to feel sad- some people just don't have the energy to feel sad or happy, they just don't feel like living.
Depression can make you feel like any and all of the things y'all described, but it is not them.

A life event (such as what Kurt described) can cause frustration and a feeling of isolation- but that is not depression.  The habituation of the body/brain to staying in that mode can lead into depression, if you don't do what he did (which was to nip it in the bud and get out.)

[Lunarvegan]

I disagree with the comments that socializing and going out is a cure to depression. Maybe for some, but NOT for me.

I was most miserable when I was on the party scene, making "friends" (I'm incapable of making friends, I have nothing in common with anyone, and have never had a "friend" my entire life, and likely never well - not complaining, I'm not lonely, and I like it this way), dating (*shudder* what a waste of time), playing sports (frivolous) and in general being around people (I much prefer animals).

I am happiest when I stay indoors, away from everyone.  Here, I am safe, and feel calm, secure and at peace; not an anxious heap of misery like when I'm forced to be around people (including people I've known all my life, like my family). I don't work, or go to school, I am mentally ill, and no amount of exercise or socializing are going to cure me of my disorders.

I like being on my computer all day. I network with people who are actually somewhat similar to me from all over the world, through the internet (best invention of all time, hands down).  I work out in the privacy of my own home. I stay away from the chaos of the external human world... and you know what? I found that when I accepted my reclusive and introverted nature instead of trying to be what society dictated a woman my age should be, I found happiness.

And my only goal in this life is to be a good mother to my cat, a loving partner to my boyfriend, and establish my own path to personal enlightenment, and I'm perfectly content with that.

[Xanth]

I'll be your friend, Lunar. 

[CFTraveler]

I disagree with the comments that socializing and going out is a cure to depression. Maybe for some, but NOT for me.

I was most miserable when I was on the party scene, making "friends" (I'm incapable of making friends, I have nothing in common with anyone, and have never had a "friend" my entire life, and likely never well - not complaining, I'm not lonely, and I like it this way), dating (*shudder* what a waste of time), playing sports (frivolous) and in general being around people (I much prefer animals).

I am happiest when I stay indoors, away from everyone.  Here, I am safe, and feel calm, secure and at peace; not an anxious heap of misery like when I'm forced to be around people (including people I've known all my life, like my family). I don't work, or go to school, I am mentally ill, and no amount of exercise or socializing are going to cure me of my disorders.

I like being on my computer all day. I network with people who are actually somewhat similar to me from all over the world, through the internet (best invention of all time, hands down).  I work out in the privacy of my own home. I stay away from the chaos of the external human world... and you know what? I found that when I accepted my reclusive and introverted nature instead of trying to be what society dictated a woman my age should be, I found happiness.

And my only goal in this life is to be a good mother to my cat, a loving partner to my boyfriend, and establish my own path to personal enlightenment, and I'm perfectly content with that.

Bravo, Lunarvegan.  I have to say that you are one of the most well adjusted people I've "met" in the internet.  Schizophrenic or not.
Thank you for helping me see something about myself that's been going around in my head lately.

[CFTraveler]

[Tiny's post about the energy body]
I'm not sure that I agree with this, or I am misunderstanding. I had severe depression but still projected near nightly, however my projections were (and still are  ) more akin to waking, conscious nightmares. 

LV, I think Tiny is talking about the etheric body vs. the astral body.
I do think he may be right about this- because in theory the etheric body is the 'vitality' that keeps your body and emotions flowing, and is much more 'physical' than any other energy body.
It's possible that depression may have a direct correlation to the etheric body- I wouldn't say one causes the other, I would say the relationship may be circular- a disruption in your physical body (like disease or trauma) can affect the etheric body or vice versa, and either will keep the other one functioning that way.
But projection is more complex- the energetic disrupted etheric body may make it harder to OBE (separation with all the energetic 'fireworks' ), but not affect  Astral Projection, because the procedure is less physical and more mental- and as some people have said, it is possible that schizophrenia, although having a physical component (or even cause) might keep you 'astrally connected', so that AP would not be disrupted- even amplified.
Of course, this is only speculation, because I really don't know what really is happening.

[testing]

depression could  be a blockage of the energy field.  you could use energy work to clear it, like tai chi or qigong.