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Posted 4/13/2016 1:20 PM (GMT -5)
Hello all. I am rather new to this forum but I need some tips. I recently watched a very sad fictional story. It made me sad the first day and I have been thinking about it ever since. I'm not sure if this qualifies as depression, but it has gotten worse everyday. I now feel like crying all day as well as I don't even feel like getting up to go to work. I have to think I was semi-depressed before this, but I certainly didn't feel like I was. I just can't believe a fictional movie can have me down like this. It has now been nearly a month. I can't get the scene and words out of my head. Did anyone's depression start from something like this? I know people truly have real reasons to be depressed and mines seem like a joke. I am not trying to make light of anyone's serious trigger. But, I don't feel well and I can't seem to get control over it.

JB

Post Edited (jb450104) : 4/13/2016 12:27:04 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 4/13/2016 1:57 PM (GMT -5)
Hey jb450104, sorry you're feeling so low.

Your post poses some interesting questions. I think depression has to already exist as an underlying condition to be triggered in the way you're describing. Otherwise, everyone who watched that particular movie would be subject to 'catching' depression, which doesn't happen.

Humans go through all kinds of experiences that can make them profoundly sad, like the death of a loved one, or the loss of a mate. That sadness can manifest in ways that mimic depression. Give yourself a week or two to process the experience you had, and if you're still feeling low, go to your Doctor for another opinion.

Joseph Conrad's Heart of Darkness affects me like your movie did you.
Posted 4/13/2016 6:02 PM (GMT -5)
Hey,

I think it might have triggered some underlying emotions. I agree with F27. If a movie is making you feel that low, then its not good. Healthy emotions can usually handle sad movies, scary movies,sci fi.

If youre sensitive right now, stay away from sad movies.
See it this persists.
HUGS
Claudia
Posted 4/14/2016 2:52 PM (GMT -5)
I agree - I know that my mood can change from normal to depressed in the blink of an eye. I know the triggers so I don't watch anything sad, especially about children or animals.

Try watching the funniest TV show or movie you have seen.
Posted 4/16/2016 7:48 AM (GMT -5)
I saw a very depressing movie the other night, and had a similar reaction to yours, although it only lasted for the rest of the evening.

As people with mental disorders, I think we need to be careful what we are exposed to. I have encountered this with movies and also which TV series I watch. For a while, I watched a lot of negative, violent TV shows, until I realized it was having a negative effect on my emotional health. I've now switched to a happy show, and am feeling much better.

I concur with what someone else said. If the depression lasts, please get some help from a mental health professional. Good luck!
Posted 4/16/2016 3:52 PM (GMT -5)
Thank you guys so much for the responses. Its obvious that whether or not I have actual depression, I am highly sensitive. I need to be careful. I am feeling somewhat better. I do feel like getting out the bed now finally. But, I still find it hitting me randomly when I think about it throughout the day. I am going to talk to my doctor about my issues, because this has happened twice with sad movies where I would be down for two weeks to a month. I will try to refrain from watching sad movies, but sometimes sad scenes come unexpected, as the recent one lol. Thanks again for your help.

Post Edited (jb450104) : 4/16/2016 5:33:08 PM (GMT-6)

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