Are ALL goths depressed?

[The Goth Apple]

I think I must have phrased that so that it sounded like I felt more guilty than I actually was. It's about the same level of embarrassment that one can get going out in public with an elderly family member.
It's clear that I can't do anything about it, and there's nothing actually wrong with it, but it's embarrassing to reinforce stereotypes.  

[lola_siannodel]

See, there's something called a perky goth, which pretty much describes most goths over the age of, say, 16.

I'm very perky and happy. I think Goth helps. Part of being a Goth is accepting death and other horrible things. I think it helps to accept and poke fun at such things. There is also a whimsical, if dark, side to Goth. Also, since emotions such as anger and sadness are not seen as bad things in the Gothic subculture, people hold back their emotions and opinions less, which might help.  

[haunted milkshake]

no (I'm an exception, I'm just a little bit off^^)  

[Angel of the End]

usually.... I will feel really worried or guilty about something, overly so. I'll get depressed when something bad happens, or I'll just act withdrawn when I'm actually just calm and, happy would not really describe it... but I have a smile on my face.  

[Xahmen]

If we aren't depressed then why would we dress in all black all the time?  

[GilAskan]

Zahthan II

If we aren't depressed then why would we dress in all black all the time?

 

[Xahmen]

GilAskan

Zahthan II

If we aren't depressed then why would we dress in all black all the time?

Have you ever met a Nun?
They are some of the most depressing people ever.  

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lola_siannodel

See, there's something called a perky goth, which pretty much describes most goths over the age of, say, 16.

I'm 18 and considering medication (if only because regular exercise, better diet, and improved sleep habits aren't completing the job). Keep in mind that some cases of depression are due to mental conditions, not pubescent angst.

EDIT: To elaborate, it's not always "My standing in life is terrible," it can be "My head is eating itself."  

[Angel of the End]

Who ever said black was a color of depression? In alot of counties, the color is white. Red use to be worn at weddings for the bride's gown, but now it is white, the color of Death in both Japan, India, and other places.  

[doom1000]

Im depressed.... but mostly bacause im out of cookies......

all right, to be seriouse. Im happy most of the time, and it actually takes a lot to get me mad or anything.  

[Henneth Annun]

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lola_siannodel

See, there's something called a perky goth, which pretty much describes most goths over the age of, say, 16.

I'm 18 and considering medication (if only because regular exercise, better diet, and improved sleep habits aren't completing the job). Keep in mind that some cases of depression are due to mental conditions, not pubescent angst.

EDIT: To elaborate, it's not always "My standing in life is terrible," it can be "My head is eating itself."

I would say "you have no idea..." and put a surly little emoticon next to it, but that just wouldn't be true.

Anways.... burning_eyes

Martial arts can be amazingly calming, in an odd way.  

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XWraith_LordX

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lola_siannodel

See, there's something called a perky goth, which pretty much describes most goths over the age of, say, 16.

I'm 18 and considering medication (if only because regular exercise, better diet, and improved sleep habits aren't completing the job). Keep in mind that some cases of depression are due to mental conditions, not pubescent angst.

EDIT: To elaborate, it's not always "My standing in life is terrible," it can be "My head is eating itself."

I would say "you have no idea..." and put a surly little emoticon next to it, but that just wouldn't be true.

Anways.... burning_eyes

Martial arts can be amazingly calming, in an odd way.

Not that odd to me, I learned Tang Soo Do around age twelve or so and it was fun stuff.  

[gothsrock13]

Well, most certainly not. That is, unless you are going through a time of great suffering.  

[Sorrows Passion]

I don't think so, I like to believe it is just a choice of style really.

Any one else recieved the guild announcement? I completely forgot about any guild if it wasn't for it surprised  

[redtearsblackwings]

No not all Goths are depressed. I have a fair few goth friends and none of them are depressed.
Quite the oppercet they are all hypoactive.