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  1. BBerryYumYum BBerryYumYum is offline

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    Nov 3rd, 2009 (11/3/2009 10:22am)

    My roommate has suffered from depression for quite a while. At times he'll be in bed for a week straight. Here recently though hes been showing up with horrible bruises all over his body. He says they are from playing basketball but he doesnt even play basketball. The other night I got up to get a drink of water and he was sitting in a dark room just staring at the floor. This is about the 3rd time ive seen this behavior. Is this alarming behavior or just normal for someone that suffers with depression? Freaks the heck out of me!
  2. stackinsideways stackinsideways is offline

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    Nov 3rd, 2009 (11/3/2009 10:23am) in reply to BBerryYumYum

    my advice would be to lock the door wheny you go to sleep
     
  3. Stynsty71 Stynsty71 is offline

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    Nov 3rd, 2009 (11/3/2009 10:24am) in reply to BBerryYumYum

    Talk him into getting help asap.
  4. Faaantastic Faaantastic is offline

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    Nov 3rd, 2009 (11/3/2009 10:24am) in reply to BBerryYumYum

    is he on any meds?
  5. KatrinGauer KatrinGauer is offline

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    Nov 3rd, 2009 (11/3/2009 10:25am) in reply to Faaantastic

    sounds normal to me
  6. Lameass_ Lameass_ is offline

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    Nov 3rd, 2009 (11/3/2009 10:27am) in reply to BBerryYumYum

    if op isnt leveling hes a dumbass then.

    normal behavior, dont take him to get help. didnt u know everyone in ot does the same thing?
  7. leftygrove leftygrove is offline

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    Nov 3rd, 2009 (11/3/2009 10:27am) in reply to BBerryYumYum

     

    The other night I got up to get a drink of water and he was sitting in a dark room just staring at the floor.

    This reminded me of Paranormal Activity. Run for it
  8. Wear Wear is offline

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    Nov 3rd, 2009 (11/3/2009 10:27am) in reply to BBerryYumYum

    When I was in the ER sunday the nurse asked me "Have you thought of offing yourself lately" I think you should ask your roomie that...
  9. BBerryYumYum BBerryYumYum is offline

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    Nov 3rd, 2009 (11/3/2009 10:27am) in reply to Faaantastic

     
    Originally Posted by Faaantastic View Post

    is he on any meds?

    He takes some pills in the morning but I havent really noticed what all it is.
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  10. driver driver is offline

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    Nov 3rd, 2009 (11/3/2009 10:35am) in reply to BBerryYumYum

    Yea, I'd be seriously worried about your roommate. But I'd be more seriously worried about my own safety. If it's a friend then help them get help...if they are just a roommate tell them you hope they get some help, as you back your moving van out of the driveway on your way to a new apt.
  11. kowboy8686 kowboy8686 is offline

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    Nov 3rd, 2009 (11/3/2009 10:35am) in reply to Lameass_

     
    Originally Posted by Lameass_ View Post

    if op isnt leveling hes a dumbass then.

    normal behavior, dont take him to get help. didnt u know everyone in ot does the same thing?

    wow thats good to know lame, i thought it was just me. your friend needs someone to talk to let him know you are there for him and you are worried about his behavior.
    just in case this isnt a level.
  12. BBerryYumYum BBerryYumYum is offline

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    Nov 3rd, 2009 (11/3/2009 10:38am) in reply to kowboy8686

    Um, no this isnt a level. Wish it was. I actually have 2 roommates but the other isnt at home most of the time. Im not really close to either of them-in fact the only time I really talk to them is when rent is due.
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  13. jcpeace jcpeace is offline

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    Nov 3rd, 2009 (11/3/2009 10:38am) in reply to BBerryYumYum

    How well do you know your roommate? Maybe talk to his family or someone close to him that you both know and see whats up/offer help/clue them in, then go from there.
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    Nov 3rd, 2009 (11/3/2009 10:39am) in reply to driver

     
    Originally Posted by driver View Post

    Yea, I'd be seriously worried about your roommate. But I'd be more seriously worried about my own safety. If it's a friend then help them get help...if they are just a roommate tell them you hope they get some help, as you back your moving van out of the driveway on your way to a new apt.

    this ffs lock your door when you go to bed
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    Nov 3rd, 2009 (11/3/2009 10:42am) in reply to BBerryYumYum

     
    Originally Posted by BBerryYumYum View Post

    He takes some pills in the morning but I havent really noticed what all it is.

    definetely find out what these are and if theyre curbing his depression somewhat or adding to it
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    Nov 3rd, 2009 (11/3/2009 10:48am) in reply to stackinsideways

     
    Originally Posted by stackinsideways View Post

    my advice would be to lock the door wheny you go to sleep

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    Nov 3rd, 2009 (11/3/2009 11:18am) in reply to kwoods

    you should try to get him help bc u will have to cover his portion of the rent if he kills himself
  18. RaidenRadio RaidenRadio is offline

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    Nov 3rd, 2009 (11/3/2009 11:33am) in reply to BBerryYumYum

    Just walk in and turn on the lights.

    "Starin at the floor eh? Can I do it with you?"

    Also you should be naked.
  19. 2Slick4u 2Slick4u is offline

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    Nov 3rd, 2009 (11/3/2009 2:39pm) in reply to BBerryYumYum

    Simple solution is to drop something in his drink to make him pass out then cut off his right arm.

    Re-learning how to write and wipe his butt wrong-handed and figuring out how to dress himself will help get his mind off his depression and add some much-needed challenge to his life.

    Not to mention if he decides to hack you up with a butcher knife while you sleep some night soon his accuracy will probably be off enough swinging lefty he'll miss most of your vital organs and arteries (hopefully!).
  20. Randers Randers is offline

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    Nov 3rd, 2009 (11/3/2009 2:42pm) in reply to 2Slick4u

    Cannot fathom having a roommate that I didn't know well.

    obv lock your fcking door at night when you go to bed.

    deadbolt too
     
  21. P33J P33J is offline

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    Nov 3rd, 2009 (11/3/2009 2:42pm) in reply to RaidenRadio

     
    Originally Posted by RaidenRadio View Post

    Just walk in and turn on the lights.

    "Starin at the floor eh? Can I do it with you?"

    Also you should be naked.

    lol, prolly this.

    Honestly though you should push him to get some help because he sounds like a suicide waiting to happen.
     
  22. ltquick ltquick is offline

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    Nov 3rd, 2009 (11/3/2009 2:45pm) in reply to P33J

    Involuntary Confinement procedures in your state ... read and see if you can get him to be confined to a mental institution temporarily

    http://www.dmh.mo.gov/cps/facts/civil.htm#who
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    Nov 3rd, 2009 (11/3/2009 2:48pm) in reply to BBerryYumYum

    at least your roommate isn't racist
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    Nov 3rd, 2009 (11/3/2009 2:50pm) in reply to BBerryYumYum

     
    Originally Posted by BBerryYumYum View Post

    Here recently though hes been showing up with horrible bruises all over his body. He says they are from playing basketball but he doesnt even play basketball.

    good man. 1st rule of fight club: you dont talk about fight club.
  25. PANTERA PANTERA is offline

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    Nov 3rd, 2009 (11/3/2009 3:20pm) in reply to BBerryYumYum

    its sad a normal...

    get him moving,exercising,in the sunlight, and vitamins
  26. TheWhitePele TheWhitePele is offline

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    Nov 3rd, 2009 (11/3/2009 3:28pm) in reply to PANTERA

    You dont want to find him hanging in his room one day.

    Talk to him
  27. Popperhead Popperhead is offline

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    Nov 3rd, 2009 (11/3/2009 3:32pm) in reply to TheWhitePele

    www.craigslist.com/apartments u need one
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