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'm diagnose with dsythymia. I also diagnose with a personality disorder. I am taking Pristiq and Trazdone for depression. I see my therapist every month. I take Pristiq in the morning and Trazdone at night. I will make sure I take it at the same time everyday. It really helps me a lot. I don't have the lengthy epsiode like I used to in the past. If I get depressed, it only last like a day or two and it doesn't get severe.
What also helps me is talking to my family and good friends about my illness. I make sure I sleep at least 7 or 8 hours at night. I also find time for enjoyment. You have to have fun in your life but know your limits. I eat healthy. Sometime I eat junk food but not everyday. I don't drink alcohol. I exercise 3 times a week.
One thing I would like to do is live frugal. I'm going to ask my therapist about it. I spend too much money and I max out my credit cards. I want to be able to pay bills and save for hard time.
What do you do to cope with depression? Are you seeing a therapist and pdoc? Are you taking medications. If so, are they working? What would you like to accomplish?
What also helps me is talking to my family and good friends about my illness. I make sure I sleep at least 7 or 8 hours at night. I also find time for enjoyment. You have to have fun in your life but know your limits. I eat healthy. Sometime I eat junk food but not everyday. I don't drink alcohol. I exercise 3 times a week.
One thing I would like to do is live frugal. I'm going to ask my therapist about it. I spend too much money and I max out my credit cards. I want to be able to pay bills and save for hard time.
What do you do to cope with depression? Are you seeing a therapist and pdoc? Are you taking medications. If so, are they working? What would you like to accomplish?
I take depression meds and they do really take the edge off. But they kind of dull everything...my sadness but my happiness too. So that is a bummer. I have tried other meds but Celexa works for me the best. I wanted to talk to a therapist or something but I just can't right now....so this site is filling in for my need to spill my guts every so often. I love the people here.