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.
skeeterelf
I was recently diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease and suffer from depression and anxiety, both of which I am being treated for through a local Mental Health facility. But for some reason today I am having an unusually bad day because I am feeling so angry today. I woke up with these feeling this morning and nothing happened last night that would have triggered me feeling this way today. I just got off of my Facebook page because because I was starting to post things and make comments that I knew would stir up trouble but I just don't care anymore. My biggest issues today have been trying to post simple things about what I am eating and then attached a picture of a can of Pepsi and a bag of chips. Well to say the least I got blasted by my sister-in-law for not supporting my nephew because he works for Coke and I drink Pepsi. I told her in my comment section for all to see that just because I preferred Pepsi over Coke didn't mean that I did not support my nephew's employment with Coca-Cola. I then put a new post up on my timeline that said "This is MY Facebook Page and if you don't like what I say on MY page then unfriend me". I've had a few bouts of anger over the past 2 weeks and it's starting to scare me that I become so angry and or upset so easily now. I am at a point right now that I feel like just telling everyone off, especially those family and friends on Facebook. I am tired to not being able to post a simple clip art picture of a box of Hamburger Helper that we had for dinner last night and got nothing but rude and negative responses back. I've posted on my page that "if you can't say anything nice then don't say anything at all".
Does anyone know if depression can lead to having anger issues or can this anger that I am experiencing be coming from my anxiety issues or even from the Parkinson's Disease.
I don't like feeling this way at all. It has already caused a strain between my one brother-in-law and me and I don't want it to affect any other family members but I think that maybe I am just getting to a point that I am not going to sit around anymore and continue to be treated the way I have been or talked to the way I have been talked to. I'm done with just taking it all in stride and having my feelings hurt and don't do anything about it. It was making me an easy target.
Any advice out there on what I should do at this time? Do I hope for better days ahead, do I continue to retaliate in my own defense, do I bow down and allow the rude and mean comments continue and just try to ignore them.........I need input please.
Does anyone know if depression can lead to having anger issues or can this anger that I am experiencing be coming from my anxiety issues or even from the Parkinson's Disease.
I don't like feeling this way at all. It has already caused a strain between my one brother-in-law and me and I don't want it to affect any other family members but I think that maybe I am just getting to a point that I am not going to sit around anymore and continue to be treated the way I have been or talked to the way I have been talked to. I'm done with just taking it all in stride and having my feelings hurt and don't do anything about it. It was making me an easy target.
Any advice out there on what I should do at this time? Do I hope for better days ahead, do I continue to retaliate in my own defense, do I bow down and allow the rude and mean comments continue and just try to ignore them.........I need input please.
OldCodger
Does being depressed cause anger? Yes it does, it is damn well annoying, and that's to say the least.
debsue123
Depression meds can cause agitation. Tell your mental health drs. They may need to switch your med. Best of luck deb.
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