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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brennabear 02/19/2010

I am lost and I feel like I have no one to turn to for help. I've never had trouble talking to my family or friends when I am having a hard itme, and I can't seem to talk to anyone. I can't stop crying all the time, I have anxiety, and I just want to sleep. I have hashimoto's thyroid disease, but I got tested a couple days ago and my levels came back normal. I don't feel like myself, I don't know who I am. I need help.

WanderingVet 02/19/2010

So sorry you are having a hard time. Just about all of us have those kinds of days .. but they always subside. Problem is, they come back .. a little too often. Interesting in that low thyroid (or maybe even hyperthyroid) can cause depression .. but you say your levels are normal. Maybe a delayed reaction to its being low??? Do you stay in the normal range most of the time????

All I can tell you is to cope and 'hang on'. There are good days and bad days. The other thing is to tell your doctor .. they know a lot about such things .. much more than we do. Also, everyone is different .. what works for some, something else works for others.

I am glad you have found and joined us. You will make friends and get support here. I am glad you posted this.

Talk to your doctor, .. hang in there, and hopefully your doctor can give you some long-term relief.

Otherwise, .. join 'the club' .. and we will all help each other get through.

Kaitrin 02/20/2010

I am sorry you are going through such pain.I don't know much about it,but I have heard that low thyroid is a cause of depression...Have you ever taken antidepressants?If not,and you'd like to try them,there are MANY of them out there.Perhaps,if you're on one now,it's stopped working, and trying another could definitely help you.Antidepressants saved my life w/ my own depression.There are also meds to take for anxiety.A GP could prescribe you either or both.
Also,as you are having a hard time talking to family or friends now, maybe getting some therapy could be helpful.It sounds like you feel very alone in yourself now and therapy can really be useful---allowing you to have someone to open up to,with no fear of judgment,hurt,or rejection.
I am glad that you have joined D.S.--welcome! There are some people here who really care and I hope that it helps you out to be here. Take good care.

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