virt
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Post by virt on Aug 6, 2008 5:59:47 GMT -5
So yeah hello everyone,
This post is pretty big, as it is more or less like a biography of my life. Any comments are more than welcome.
Ive watched the lion king movie as a kid years ago, and now again, a week ago, since Ive almost forgotten it. I loved it, every minute of it, but then afterwards i felt really depressed.
I didn't know why but i thought it would go away with time, so far nothing has changed, the only escape from my depression is watching the movie again or looking up lion king related stuff on the Internet.
I feel kinda weird being so affected by a children's movie thats supposed to be a happy movie, so I'm hoping at least you guys would understand my pain.
Ive just watched the movie again and of course i have only gotten even more depressed afterwards, but now i think i know why.
I relate a lot with it, mufasa, and nala, reuniting with nala, loosing touch with friends and family, its all the same as in my life, but my life went worse.
I have a father thats my "mufasa" but unlike mufasa he wasnt all that brave, and full of love for his son, he wasn't wise etc.
I had a girl friend when i was a kid, she was my "nala" we were best friends. Afterwards we got separated as i had to move to a foreign country because i was living in a third world country, with my dad, and things were going bad. I had to abandon my "nala", my friends, my "mufasa".
I came back to visit, i reunited with my "nala" tho it didn't work out, it was awkward since we both changed a lot in the time we were apart.
When i look at the world i don't see "love" even close to the love displayed in the lion king.
And i think I'm all that depressed because i don't believe humans have that "true love" that simba and nala share, or simba and his father.
Either that or I'm going crazy... If there isn't real love whats the point of doing anything? Point of life?
I don't think anyone knows the way i feel about love and friendship, thats what kills me, i feel like I'm the only one on the world that feels like that, like simba and nala, like mufasa loving his son.
Is there true love out there? Will i ever meet my nala? Or should i give up hope... Being depressed is terrible, I'm rarely ever happy, and i don't know what to do about it. Am i the only one that was affected this way by this movie?
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Post by KiarasMate on Aug 6, 2008 6:19:41 GMT -5
Hello virt, my friend. ^^ First off, let me welcome you to TLKPF and even though it's not the brightest first impression of a member I've read during my time on here, I would still like to offer you some words of encouragement. ^^ I'm very sorry to hear about your past my friend. Although I can't related to your father situation directly, I'm sure, deep down, he did care for you. It's just some people aren't as good at expressing their feelings as others. Don't ever think he didn't love you though, cause in my opinion, I don't think that's possible. ^^ I think every parent loves their kids no matter what or how they act. In my case, I was adopted at the age of 2 by my current parents, who I really do consider my REAL parents, even though it isn't so. Still though, I don't blame my original parents for leaving me, as I'm sure it must have been for the best. With that being said though, even my parents care deeply for me, despite me not being their biological child. ^^ Now, as for the Nala/girlfriend thing. I do know how heart break feels and I can related to how you feel about love. Love is a very complex feeling and there are many aspects about it that I think no one can truly understand, however, to say that there is no such thing as True Love out there, is pretty much admitting defeat in life. You can't lose hope in life, or you really will never find your perfect someone. I know this probably sounds like an over-used phrase, but I really do think there is someone out there for EVERYONE on the face of this earth. ^^ It just might take you longer to find them, but if you have faith and keep on velieving in both yourself and life itself, you'll find your Nala. I'm sure of it! ^^ Even in our darkest days, there's always a glimmer of light. You need to take that glimmer of light and turn it into something much bigger! Something that'll guide you through life and keep you strong and up-beat. ^^ Sure, life is hard at times, and yes, it can seem like it's an up-hill battle at times, but just like TLK showed us, it's a journey we all have to take and everyone and everything has their place in this world. ^^ TLK really shouldn't depress you my friend. ^^ It should inspire you and fill you with hope that your life, no matter how bad it seems at times, will have meaning to it and you'll find what you seek in life, just as long as you don't give in to the feeling of defeat. Well, I guess I've spouted off enough for now. lol. I hope these sincere words of mine will help you out a bit virt and I truly do wish you the best in your life my friend. ^^ It's always nice to meet another TLK fan and I hope you enjoy yourself on the forum if you decide to stay.
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tami22
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I always follow my heart!
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Post by tami22 on Aug 6, 2008 6:37:25 GMT -5
Hello, Welcome here! Watching this movie always helps me fel better too... I feel related to Kiara very much...you are not the only one who find a connection between a TLK character and you... And about true love, I often wonder too if there's a true love like Simba and Nala have and like Kovu and Kiara have.. I'm not sure if I know the answer..There's a true love but true love fills with compromises..In movies and books true love is not described as something which is filled with compromises.. I think every pot has its cover..There's no reason you won't find your Nala..Sometimes the covers if far away from us but THEY ARE in the wrld..Don't loose hope! Your story sound cute by the way ^^
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virt
Infant Cub
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Post by virt on Aug 6, 2008 7:06:50 GMT -5
Thank you for your kind and wise words, they cleared my head a bit. It means alot to me, and it made me feel better. I guess I should take things easy, and not lose hope.
I mean hey, hakuna matata right?
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Post by Hydro on Aug 6, 2008 7:09:12 GMT -5
Hello virt, my friend. ^^ First off, let me welcome you to TLKPF and even though it's not the brightest first impression of a member I've read during my time on here, I would still like to offer you some words of encouragement. ^^ I'm very sorry to hear about your past my friend. Although I can't related to your father situation directly, I'm sure, deep down, he did care for you. It's just some people aren't as good at expressing their feelings as others. Don't ever think he didn't love you though, cause in my opinion, I don't think that's possible. ^^ I think every parent loves their kids no matter what or how they act. In my case, I was adopted at the age of 2 by my current parents, who I really do consider my REAL parents, even though it isn't so. Still though, I don't blame my original parents for leaving me, as I'm sure it must have been for the best. With that being said though, even my parents care deeply for me, despite me not being their biological child. ^^ Now, as for the Nala/girlfriend thing. I do know how heart break feels and I can related to how you feel about love. Love is a very complex feeling and there are many aspects about it that I think no one can truly understand, however, to say that there is no such thing as True Love out there, is pretty much admitting defeat in life. You can't lose hope in life, or you really will never find your perfect someone. I know this probably sounds like an over-used phrase, but I really do think there is someone out there for EVERYONE on the face of this earth. ^^ It just might take you longer to find them, but if you have faith and keep on velieving in both yourself and life itself, you'll find your Nala. I'm sure of it! ^^ Even in our darkest days, there's always a glimmer of light. You need to take that glimmer of light and turn it into something much bigger! Something that'll guide you through life and keep you strong and up-beat. ^^ Sure, life is hard at times, and yes, it can seem like it's an up-hill battle at times, but just like TLK showed us, it's a journey we all have to take and everyone and everything has their place in this world. ^^ TLK really shouldn't depress you my friend. ^^ It should inspire you and fill you with hope that your life, no matter how bad it seems at times, will have meaning to it and you'll find what you seek in life, just as long as you don't give in to the feeling of defeat. Well, I guess I've spouted off enough for now. lol. I hope these sincere words of mine will help you out a bit virt and I truly do wish you the best in your life my friend. ^^ It's always nice to meet another TLK fan and I hope you enjoy yourself on the forum if you decide to stay. that was sooo beautiful! it was grate it made me feel way better than ever before, thanks KM! i think i know what you feel, virt! i have that kind of depression at the end of each lion king movie, its like everything is over (especially tlk2:sp!) but i have a happy family and life, so that means that my depression reasons are yet to be discovered!
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Post by Hydro on Aug 6, 2008 7:10:28 GMT -5
I mean hey, hakuna matata right? yep, hakuna matata!
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Post by KiarasMate on Aug 6, 2008 7:57:10 GMT -5
Thank you for your kind and wise words, they cleared my head a bit. It means alot to me, and it made me feel better. I guess I should take things easy, and not lose hope. I mean hey, hakuna matata right? You're most welcome virt and I'm glad you're feeling a bit better my friend. ^^ Always happy to help my fellow TLK fans in any way that I can. ^^ Yes, Hakuna Matata indeed! ^^
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tami22
Teen Lion
I always follow my heart!
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Post by tami22 on Aug 6, 2008 8:08:11 GMT -5
Thank you for your kind and wise words, they cleared my head a bit. It means alot to me, and it made me feel better. I guess I should take things easy, and not lose hope. I mean hey, hakuna matata right? I'm glad I made you feel better I'm always here if pepole need me..
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Post by thetrade101 on Aug 21, 2008 2:55:07 GMT -5
I have felt the same way as you, going in and out of it twice now. I am just coming out of my deppression now, having taken a week off school being "sick" just so I could first off read lion king fanfics for up to eight hours straight every day, and eventually going on TLK MUCKs. I feel it is an escape from this life, and it almost feels magical. It's not so much that I relate to the movie, it's more of the fact I just love the LionKing for some reason or another. I find watching the movies, youtube fan made vids, reading fanfics, and the MUCKs are helpful when you feel down. It was really horrible though, and it was at the point where I didn't want to go outside because I didn't want tot talk to humans, and looking back it was a really bad time for me.
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Post by Hydro on Aug 21, 2008 6:33:21 GMT -5
hehe, this forum saved me from feeling too alone with all the lion king obsession!
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virt
Infant Cub
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Post by virt on Aug 21, 2008 6:54:53 GMT -5
Well I went to visit my home land for about 10 days, seen all my friends, family, my "Nala" ;p it was fun and I didn't watch the lion king for about 2 weeks now. My depression is gone alright, I'm actually pretty happy, but I'm still a huge fan of the lion king and I watch the movie only in segments since I'm afraid ill get addicted again.
I know how it feels wanting to be a part of the lion king, how not wanting to interact with humans since they're all different from the lions, which we all relate to and like so much. You just gotta remember, its just a cartoon, they only exist in our minds, and thats the maximum level of being with them, so don't worry your not missing anything.
All in all the Lion King changed my life and changed me, which is good, but the addiction sucks. Like any other addiction, try without it for a week, and see if things get better. I'm hoping I can get to a point where I can enjoy the movie without getting addicted, or feeling depressed.
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Post by Nightcover on Aug 21, 2008 10:40:56 GMT -5
I'm hoping I can get to a point where I can enjoy the movie without getting addicted, or feeling depressed. Yeah, see, that's what I consider a good movie. A movie that, when it ends, just makes you want to see more, more, more, more and more. But at the same time, it's unbelievably annoying, cause you feel like there's something missing in you. But I have to agree with you, try not to watch TLK or listing to it. Try to "forget" And it might make you feel better. Oh I wish I could see TLK without having to suffer long after
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simba2
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I love Nala with all my hart and I dont care what other people think!lol
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Post by simba2 on Aug 21, 2008 12:01:02 GMT -5
I have felt heavy depression just like yours. Although I am allot like Simba my life is just like his, but my father did not die. This might be a short reply but I hope it will help. When I say these words I mean it because I have experienced it, love will find a way.
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simba2
Teen Lion
I love Nala with all my hart and I dont care what other people think!lol
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Post by simba2 on Aug 21, 2008 12:20:59 GMT -5
HAKUNA MATATA!
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Post by Zira on Sept 10, 2008 17:57:15 GMT -5
Well, there aren't many things to say except: WOW. I honestly have to tell you that even though your life has taken its "downhill" moment, you have to remember that every story has a happy ending, and I'm sure that this is so with your life as well.
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Post by anotherlionkingfan on Dec 29, 2008 18:02:20 GMT -5
i feel the same way,and i guess that its because its a great movie and i hate to see it end.i gotta say,im fine with being addicted to it
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Post by simbafan21 on Dec 30, 2008 13:18:34 GMT -5
I actually too went through a moment after seeing the movie (after I had not seen it in a while) where I felt depresed... it was not for the same reasons as you... it was mainly because as I watched the movie, it felt like I knew the characters on a personal level so I felt their pain! I felt the hatred for Scar and felt really bad for Simba and how is life was destroyed and his childhood was altered, when it shouldnt have had to be. So I was affected by something that to most is just a 'Disney movie' but within time I felt better, learned to love the movie for the good and the bad. And above all I came out stronger and a bigger fan of The Lion King then ever before!
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