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.

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pippet 10/12/2015

I'm feeling really lost, I don't know whats triggered this, but I'm really not doing well at all.

I'm feeling really lost, can't stop feeling down. Finding it really hard to leave the house, feeling sick all the time, sleepy but I can't actually sleep. I've not self-harmed in years but I'm just here with such a need for it.

Something happening mentally and I really am scared, I don't know what to do, I spoke to my doctor and they've changed my meds like 3 times in about 4 months. It's not helping, I have a non-stop headache and can't seem to connect with everyone.

General gist of things, I've been my mums carer since I was about 4, shes got lupus, R-Arthritis, Clinical depression, my dad is alcohol dependent and has alcohol induced dementia, I saw him for my birthday and tbh I wish I hadn't. I just don't know whats going on with me. I just need someone, or something to help me at the moment.

anneccleaver 10/12/2015

I recommend looking into all of your different medication side effects. Talk to your doctor about switching meds if needed. Then perhaps look into a cleansing of internal organs like drinking green tea twice a day for three months and try changing your diet especially if you skip breakfast start eating it, drink orange juice for breakfast. Also get your blood glucose levels checked and ask your doctor to test for any vitamin deficiencies. How much sleep do you get? I hope you don't take sleeping pills too often they can cause headaches after long time use.

If you have been more stressed than usual take a vacation and try getting out of the house with a friend sometimes having someone with you makes things more appealing to get out.

anneccleaver 10/12/2015

Last but not least try singing along with music either off of youtube or cds often as you possibly can.

pippet 10/13/2015

Thanks Anne, I'll try some of these and let you know how it goes.

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