Is Ireland slightly depressed?

livinonaprayer

I get the feeling that the general population, especially around where I live (Waterford) is slightly depressed. Perhaps it's because it's winter? Perhaps it's because X Factor's finished? Or perhaps it's because petrol prices have got crazy? Or maybe it's because Whitney died?

Any suggestions?!!!

KeithAFC

Have a pray and hope for the best.

galwayrush

Welcome to the recession...:rolleyes:

admiralofthefleet

get out of waterford, its always been a depressing place

Deus Ex Machina

No

mikemac1

livinonaprayer wrote: »

Perhaps it's because it's winter?

No it's not

St Bridgets Day is first day of spring

Johro

That's weird. It's non stop laughs where I live.

milehip1

Ah no sure we're grand,don't mind us

<looks at floor and shuffles feet>

castletownman

Maybe because it's John Mullane is taking a break from the Waterford panel?

squod

Johro wrote: »

That's weird. It's non stop laughs where I live.

Location: a secure mental facility

LOL

face1990

There's something in the air at the moment. Bad news and ill fortune abounds.

ninebeanrows

Ha, i've noticed everyones a bit down of late, in college too! Suppose it's the weather, time of year and economy etc.

We need to get the party atmosphere back in this country. I used to hate when people said it in the past but it is true; we need to get some positivity back and start looking on the bright side of things.

If we all changed our psychology we'd soon be out of this mess to a certain degree ( and that's not be overly simplistic ). Happier people spend more: consumption increases: GDP increases: we become richer!

Lets hope for a great summer weather wise to get things back in motion.

pragmatic1

face1990 wrote: »

There's something in the air at the moment. Bad news and ill fortune abounds.

There really is. Like a sense of impending doom.

44leto

Yeah Ireland is depressed, it all seems hopeless and we know we haven't seen the bottom yet we all believe it will get worse.

So i propose the government legalise drugs and put prozac in the water.

opinion guy

Dude. Ireland INVENTED depression. Alcoholic depression also.

Tsch honestly.....young people. You celtic brats have forgotten your roots

bokofinn

unfortunatly we fec`d , goverment riding us DRY. no sign of improvement for next 5 yrs. Glad you noticed Irelands suffering . where have you been?

cocoshovel

admiralofthefleet wrote: »

get out of waterford, its always been a depressing place

Its a lot more brighter than any other town/city in this country imo. Feels pretty unique too.

I dont know op, might just be you projecting your feelings on everything around you? I just get the general idea that everywhere is a bit down in this country. Its hard to be overly happy with all the shíte that has gone on in the past few years.

Jimoslimos

livinonaprayer wrote: »

Perhaps it's because X Factor's finished?

Thanks, you've just brightened up my day

Jesus Wept

Weathercheck wrote: »

Ha, i've noticed everyones a bit down of late, in college too! Suppose it's the weather, time of year and economy etc.

We need to get the party atmosphere back in this country. I used to hate when people said it in the past but it is true; we need to get some positivity back and start looking on the bright side of things.

If we all changed our psychology we'd soon be out of this mess to a certain degree ( and that's not be overly simplistic ). Happier people spend more: consumption increases: GDP increases: we become richer!

Lets hope for a great summer weather wise to get things back in motion.

woah, hope?! We didn't make you mod of the weather forum so we could hope for good weather.

Make it so number 1.

Agricola

Depression is our true calling. That bit of prosperity was only an aberration.

thomasj

Nah were just awful moans!

you should see what people complain about. The silliest of things! If the celtic tiger was still about wed still find a reason to moan about.

Jimoslimos

livinonaprayer wrote: »

Or maybe it's because Whitney died?

I also believe that Whitney's death will eventually have a positive effect on our nation's mood, given that there will be more mind-altering substances to go around now.

donegal_road

livinonaprayer wrote: »

I get the feeling that the general population, especially around where I live (Waterford) is slightly depressed. Perhaps it's because it's winter? Perhaps it's because X Factor's finished? Or perhaps it's because petrol prices have got crazy? Or maybe it's because Whitney died?

Any suggestions?!!!

are you from Waterford or just happen to be living there? I lived in Waterford for a year, both in the city and Tramore. I had a great time in Tramore and made a few friends, I cant say the same about the city..

retro child

livinonaprayer wrote: »

I get the feeling that the general population, especially around where I live (Waterford) is slightly depressed. Perhaps it's because it's winter? Perhaps it's because X Factor's finished? Or perhaps it's because petrol prices have got crazy? Or maybe it's because Whitney died?

Any suggestions?!!!

its all in the head , my austrailian family where home and they loved ireland, wanted to stay loved it!! they said it was much cheaper, nicer people, great food , great pubs , great night life, and they couldnt see a resession and they were here for 6weeks in winter!! Did you see panorama the other night about the poor in america?? you think its bad over here try live over there and you will soon be happy about ireland! im telling ya , your on a great little island , its not the country that gets us down its the gob****s running it and all the euro **** talk , keep strong!! :P cheers

livinonaprayer

donegal_road wrote: »

are you from Waterford or just happen to be living there? I lived in Waterford for a year, both in the city and Tramore. I had a great time in Tramore and made a few friends, I cant say the same about the city..

That's the thing... Been here for many years and have seen Waterford really buzzing in the past, but the place seems to be particularly down at present. Maybe it just the weather or the time of year? Summer 2010 was unbelievable in Waterford, it was hot almost every single day and there was an electric atmosphere in the air... Let's just hope we get a barbecue summer this year again!

retro child

livinonaprayer wrote: »

That's the thing... Been here for many years and have seen Waterford really buzzing in the past, but the place seems to be particularly down at present. Maybe it just the weather or the time of year? Summer 2010 was unbelievable in Waterford, it was hot almost every single day and there was an electric atmosphere in the air... Let's just hope we get a barbecue summer this year again!

roll on the summer we have euro 2012 so brake out the euro 88 and italia 90 jerseys , fill out the pubs and sing till our heads fall off even when we are beaten! see ya in waterford big piss up!!!!! :P

dark crystal

44leto wrote: »

So i propose the government legalise drugs and put prozac in the water.

How much extra in water rates is that going to cost us?? :eek:


*Gets depressed all over again

Ricardo G

At least you don't have Herpes

uberalles

Feb is the longest 2 months of the year. Roll on summer

AngryBollix

F**KIN' F**CK B****X CANT FAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAACK


Fack off

Doc Ruby

pragmatic1 wrote: »

There really is. Like a sense of impending doom.

Indeed, there's something foul in the wind these days. I dislike it intensely.

AngryBollix wrote: »

F**KIN' F**CK B****X CANT FAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAACK

...maybe try viagra?

PHIDIAS

I think Jan & Feb are depressing no matter where you live, and being force fed bad news every day either on tv, newspapers or internet sometimes you just need a breather. So no its not just in Ireland its everywhere.

sandmanporto

depression is not being able to get out of the bed and having no energy to function. I think you mean"the blues"

scotty_irish

yes. move. rest of the world any direction you point.

LH Pathe

Failed to notice, is there a drop in form? Maybe he doesn't like Birmingham.. Sure I'd be depressed with a head like that.

Wibbs

sandmanporto wrote: »

depression is not being able to get out of the bed and having no energy to function. I think you mean"the blues"

+1000. Too many use the D word. Too many self diagnose. It devalues the word and the illness and those who actually suffer from it. Maybe a new word is required? Whingeitis. Inflammation of the ego, resulting in high pitched whine, with no obvious cause.

Dubit10

Enda Kenny is our leader so yes we are.

irelandspurs

44leto wrote: »

Yeah Ireland is depressed, it all seems hopeless and we know we haven't seen the bottom yet we all believe it will get worse.

So i propose the government legalise drugs and put prozac in the water.

It wouldn't get past the lime

Nothingbetter2d

livinonaprayer wrote: »

I get the feeling that the general population, especially around where I live (Waterford) is slightly depressed. Perhaps it's because it's winter? Perhaps it's because X Factor's finished? Or perhaps it's because petrol prices have got crazy? Or maybe it's because Whitney died?

Any suggestions?!!!

almost everyone is a lil depressed cos we are broke while the people responsable for fcuking up the country all get fat pensions

Bad Panda

I think Ireland has been depressed in some way for years...YEARS!

Going out and getting pissed at every opportunity are not the actions of happy people.

Pacifist Pigeon

Maybe some group therapy with Greece, Spain and Portugal might help.

alibab

Time of the year i would say it will pick up a bit in April . I live in Waterford and not a bit depressed, there are lot worse places you could be . In saying that was out last Saturday night and Harveys nightclub was a very depressing spot .

Nothingbetter2d

Pacifist Pigeon wrote: »

Maybe some group therapy with Greece, Spain and Portugal might help.

dont forget italy!!!

Kooli

I didn't notice we were all a bit depressed until I spent 4 weeks in Australia last November. It was like stepping back in time to Ireland 5 years ago - there was a real sense of optimism and just general levity in the air. Obviously not for everyone (just like not everyone here is depressed) but there was a palpable difference. And it wasn't just the weather, although no doubt that helps.

Really opened my eyes to how dark the mood is here at the moment.


I wanna go back there...

BraziliaNZ

I love Ireland but I'm glad I'm not living there right now tbh. Know too many people out of work. I really miss Guinness though, and the sea and countryside, sigh.

Pacifist Pigeon

BraziliaNZ wrote: »

I love Ireland but I'm glad I'm not living there right now tbh. Know too many people out of work. I really miss Guinness though, and the sea and countryside, sigh.

What are the pawns like in the former colonies?

BraziliaNZ

Pacifist Pigeon wrote: »

What are the pawns like in the former colonies?

The what? I'm only across the Irish sea but haven't been home in nearly a year

mandrake04

Pacifist Pigeon wrote: »

What are the pawns like in the former colonies?

Not sure about the Pawns but the Prawns are top notch.