Senomi:
I just need art materials, paints, crayons brushes, canvas etc I've always dreamt on becoming a self taught professional artist ever since I was little, but seeing how expensive art materials are e just dey demotivate me ☹️☹️☹️

My advise for you Is to stick to your dreams and you will get there, but why not look for a job, anything at all and you can work for some months save money and buy the art materials that you need, don't give up

Opeyemiextra:


We always say this but the truth is it's a bit difficult to do that and I would even say it's not really okay. Whether we like it or not, we need people even if it's a person. Although some people have mastered the art of not giving a f**k but not everyone has that ability to. But in the end, we still have to play the cards we have been dealt.

We need people but if the people you have around you are the ones giving you problems, the best thing is for you to ignore them and live your life, we must push our self and also master the art of not giving a f**k

together we can defeat this monster called depression

don't keep it inside spill it out anonymously and be free

My Husband Jumped into Lagos, Lagoon, After being depressed. Neglected by family members for months-Wife

Woman that her husband jumped into the lagoon speaks for the first time after the incident and she gave everyone a very valuable advise, I almost cried while listening to her speak


If you child is complaining of headache please always pay attention that was her advise to everyone

Remember that you can beat depression and suicide it not the answer

I created this thread below to help us pour it all out, anything you want to talk about that is bothering you, go on the thread and rant because it might save your life

https://www.nairaland.com/6919827/welcome-ranting-parlor-pour-it

Watch Video On Facebook: https://fb.watch/ahpN-191Yo/

Please push this to front page to reach more people farano, Rocktation mynd44 lalasticlala

This is the where you can rant and pour it all out, anything that is disturbing you, pour it all out now

Opeyemiextra:


This brings back a lot of memories and it's so painful that these things are even getting worse by the day. Most people feel alone even among friends and family because they are constantly being criticized for not doing well or enough. This culture needs to stop but it starts from what you and I do.

The secret it not to care about what anyone says, just be yourself and live your life

Olami90:
Good morning to you all

i really need help of someone that is so skilled in tech to help me track and retrieve my stolen phone.
i have not been comfortable since it was stolen yesterday.


i will sincerely appreciate

Stay calm brother, go to the phone section on nairaland, I know you will get help there

Opeyemiextra:


The year has started. Let's start the work, stay positive and ask for grace and favour.

Yes that's the spirit

Goodlyhrt:
I can't sleep.. Here I am scheming, ploting on how to get the next mill ticket.

I want to be independent this year God knows I can't handle another year.. Something has to give dawn!

Stay strong and keep on pushing and you will get there remember giving up is never an option

PrinceofAgoAre:
Mine is just my sch fees to keep me out of an extra year... I dont know what else to do.. I just feel drained mentally.

I know how it feels, don't give up

itsme01:
My rant is simple


I enjoy being single, the freedom and ability to be truly independent, living in my personal space as an introvert, enjoying my large bed

But the Family, and friends wouldn't let me rest, they are all like extremists always preaching marriage and child birth



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I know how it feels my brother, do whatever makes you happy because it is your life and nobody can live your life for you, be strong

now go ahead and rant pour it all out

Major depressive disorder (MDD), commonly known as clinical depression, is one of the most common mental disorders worldwide. Many different factors can contribute to a person’s depressive state and depression is often an overlapping diagnosis along with other medical conditions and/or mental disorders.


What is depression?


The most prominent symptoms of major depression are a severe and persistent low mood, profound sadness, or a sense of despair. A major depressive episode (MDE) is a period of time characterized by symptoms of major depression. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders defines a major depressive episode as experiencing a depressed mood or loss of interest or pleasure in daily activities, accompanied by problems with sleeping, eating, energy, concentration, or self-worth for two weeks or longer.


“Sudden losses or changes can exacerbate pre-existing symptoms of depression or anxiety,” says Yesel Yoon, Ph.D., a psychologist based in New York. Depressive episodes can be triggered by the death of a loved one, a break-up, job loss, financial stress, a medical condition, and substance use disorder among other triggers.


“Depression affects people by changing their level of functioning in many areas of their life,” says Yoon. “Namely, people’s sleep, appetite, concentration, mood, energy level, physical health, and social lives can change dramatically due to the symptoms of depression. Often people who struggle with depression will describe having difficulty getting out of bed, having little to no motivation or energy to do the things they typically do, and feeling irritable or very sad. All of these different things certainly make living life much harder.”


How common is depression?

More than 264 million people suffer from depression worldwide. (World Health Organization, 2020)
Depression is the leading cause of disability in the world. (World Health Organization, 2020)
Neuropsychiatric disorders are the leading cause of disability in the U.S. with major depressive disorder being the most common. (National Institute of Mental Health, 2013)
Depression statistics in America
17.3 million adults (7.1% of the adult population) have had at least one major depressive episode. (National Institute of Mental Health, 2017)
Of those with major depressive episodes, 63.8% of adults and 70.77% of adolescents had severe impairment. (National Institute of Mental Health, 2017)
Women are nearly twice as likely as men to have depression. (Centers for Disease Control, 2017)
Major depressive episodes were most prevalent among adults (11.3%) and adolescents (16.9%) reporting two or more races. (National Institute of Mental Health, 2017)


Depression statistics by age

Adolescents aged 12 to 17 years old had the highest rate of major depressive episodes (14.4%) followed by young adults 18 to 25 years old (13.8%). (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Association, 2018)
Older adults aged 50 and older had the lowest rate of major depressive episodes (4.5%). (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Association, 2018)


11.5 million adults had a major depressive episode with severe impairment in the past year as of 2018. (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Association, 2018)
Severe depression among college students rose from 9.4% to 21.1% from 2013 to 2018. (Journal of Adolescent Health, 2019)
The rate of moderate to severe depression rose from 23.2% to 41.1% from 2007 to 2018. (Journal of Adolescent Health, 2019)

Suicide and depression


Two-thirds of those who commit suicide struggle with depression. (American Association of Suicidology, 2009)
Of those diagnosed with depression, 1% of women and 7% of men commit suicide. (American Association of Suicidology, 2009)
The risk of suicide is about 20 times greater among those diagnosed with major depression in comparison to those without major depression. (American Association of Suicidology, 2009)
Suicide is one of the leading causes of death for 15- to 19-year-olds. (Centers for Disease Control, 2017)
Reports of suicide attempts among college students increased from 0.7% to 1.8% from 2013 to 2018. (Journal of Adolescent Health, 2019)

I know the picture is out there but I had to cover his face because of the sadness I saw on his face, suicide is not the answer.

The Motivation to create this page is because of the young man that killed himself, the guy that jumped off the third mainland bridge and you can see his picture

No mockery allowed

But hard truths allowed

let us be our brothers keeper and money is not everything your sincere advise from your heart would help a brother or sister

This is not an avenue to ask for financial favors

Pour it all out anonymously because it might save your life


If you can’t share it here yourself email it to me and I would protect your identity


Don’t keep it bottled up


We handle all handle depression differently

Always remember suicide is not an option and I won’t sugar coat it, you are a coward if you commit suicide always think about your family and do not be selfish, sorry I had to get that out of my chest, be strong and stay strong and the storm would be over and life would go on, we need you on planet earth

https://www.singlecare.com/blog/news/depression-statistics/

Rachel98:
Merry Christmas Everyone. I promise to be brief. Pls Pardon any typo errors. I'm so confused right now. Pls I need mature advice

My boyfriend and I have been dating for almost a year now. He's gentle (he talks only when needed, and he listens more), good looking, hard working and smart. He stays in a well furnished apartment. He don't smoke but drinks alcohol only occasionally. Everyone in his area respect him alot elderly, young even little children of age 4 and 5 calls his name and waves at him. I would be like how do this kids know you. He will laugh saying "me self tire". I'm faithful to him and he loves me. Despite my parents are strict, I always find ways to be with him.

Yes, We do have intimacy in our relationship. Now here is the problem. He prefer to have sex with me in an Hotel, which I hate so much. If we're together in his house, he will just say let's go out, the next thing we're in a hotel. He wastes his money on hotels. I don't like it. Maybe we can go there to eat in the restaurants, swim or drink but not to sleep over. Me personally I don't like it. But I have talked to him about it yet he won't listen. I angrily asked him if he's an occult, ritualist, or something.....Or will he die if he have sex in his house. He said God forbid!!

What he displayed yesterday got me really angry like I'm fed up.
I'm an auditor in my uncle's firm. My uncle celebrated his birthday/end of the year party in our firm yesterday. There was food and drinks. We the female staffs were the ones that prepared the food. I reserved like 4 take-away packs of rice nd chicken, cake and 3 5alive drinks for my boyfriend. So I called him that I would bring food for him. When I got to his house I gave him the food, he was happy as usual. So He said I should follow him to his car, he tried to touch and have sex with in his car like I'm a prostitute. I told him to stop. I was so angry, I took my hand bag and I went home. He has been calling me since yesterday (16 missed calls now) I haven't pick.

I don't know if I should end this relationship. He behaves like I'm a prostitute or something....I need a good advice I'm confused.

You are not a prostitute and women need to understand that this is 2021 and not 1900,this why men actually love or let me say patronise prostitutes because their girlfriends are refusing to give them what they want.

Having sex with him in his car does not make you a prostitute so get that out of your head.

Women need to wake up and go with the flow and as much as I hate to say this you just have him the excuse to cheat

Men love Adventure and we love to do crazy things

Women must learn to do what their man wants so even though he wants to cheat, you would still be In his mind and he will cheat with sense

As long as you are sure that he loves you, F him Inside his car,go with his flow

If you need a more matured advise please Pm me