Depression Support Group
Depression is a real and debilitating condition that is often misunderstood by family and friends. Its meaning can range from a prolonged period of sadness to an actual mental illness with specific symptoms. Find and share experiences with others who are going through the same struggles.
I was diagnosed with depression in 05 but actually looking back it started in 03. Since then I have been told I have severe clinical depression, bipolar II with rapid cycling depression, generalized anxiety disorder, and low stress tolerance, severe phobia of cold weather which starting this year gets worse after dark. I do not understand how I got this way. Last July I tried cimmitting suicide because I was terrified of the upcoming winter. Medications are not working for me. Even my psychiatrist told me maybe they dont make anything for what I have. I dont have much but I would gladly give up all my worldly possessions to anyone out there that can help me. I have been through several traumatic events including losing my father on New Years Day 5 years ago which I still am not over. I cry and worry all the time. I feel like the only way I will ever have peace in my life again is if I were to die. Can anyone out there please help dont know where else to turn. I AM MISERABLE ALWAYS!!!!!
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over the last couple of days ive been being told that a physcologist and doctor is the only way for me to heal and help myself, which at first didnt affect me as much but now i seriously am having a panic attack and have absolutley no hope for myself that i am going to heal, i cant see myself healing or being happy and i cant imagine my life getting any better, it truly really feels like it is...
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My sister is in an abusive relationship with a cheater and overall emotionally abusive guy, I have read her text messages with him and he's cheated multiple times and literally takes no accountability and does not know how to apologize properly without putting the blame on her and being manipulative and I really just don't get why she's still staying in the relationship and i don't know how to...
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My first impression from your post is you have some severe diagnoses. I am sure it is very difficult for you. Next impression is that your psychiatrist may be getting frustrated or whatever, but I completely disagree with him. There may not be one thing specifically for all your 'stuff' but a combination of medications should be able to achieve that would give you relief. I urge you to seek other psychiatric opinions and care. I mean this seriously. Your relief will come PRIMARILY from medication, and it is 'out there'. You and your doctor must simply find it. It will take a commitment from your doctor to do that, and I don't think yours is committed. JUST MY OPINION.
We are here for you, and many say DS is a lifesaver. Again, we cannot to much, but for many, it is a great help. So, you are welcome here and we are here for you.
Finally, please click on the following link for good information for newcomers to DS:
http://dailystrength.org/groups/new-to-ds
If you find it difficult to deal with the cold, there are ways to clothe yourself for more comfort. Maybe give yourself a nice snuggly fleece jacket.
I started by talking to people close to me. At first, it wasn't really about seeking their help, or talking over the depression, it was just to hear them. Just to talk to someone that cared about me and that seemed to help. I have been talking over the depression with several of them and that's provided even more help.
Another thing I started doing is when I get depressed I do something, anything, anything at all. I used to spend time wallowing in the depression trying to think of what I should do about it, but the answer never comes. Now I just do something. Clean, go for a walk, make a phone call, go to the store. When that item is done, I move right on to something else. I just keep doing things. Sometimes it helps.
Seeing a counselor is always good also.
I hope that helps a bit.