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.
Each moment is so hard for me right now. I can't get my brain back on track with antidepressants and therapy. I've tried for 7 1/2 months. I'm tired of fighting to feel alive. All I want to do is sleep. I feel so alone as if no one understands me.
I am currently weaning off Effexor XR which hasn't worked for me, and going up on Prozac. This is my 4th antidepressant this year. I pray it helps along with my continued therapy! Hugs back!!!
@badluckandtrouble Lists do work quite well! I've always used them when I'm in a healthier frame of mind, so I should start again. You're right!
But I think it does take at least that time. For what it's worth though, you know how you pop the biggest pimple first and it makes the biggest difference? That's what I ended up finding myself doing. The big things were easier to identify in the loud hideous noise of the depression. I could pick them out - and then start to figure out what I would do to resolve them. And when they got resolved they made a big difference and the noise went down, and it was easier and easier to pick out things as i got better at listening to myself and understanding myself (and others).
I still have a way to go I suspect. I'm not 'back' to who I 'was' - but maybe I won't ever be? Maybe this is a new me, in new territory, and I am not moving backwards.
So give yourself time. :) you've got through 7 1/2 months, that's pretty good going. If you can do this long, you can do 5 more shots of that. It's worth it.
Do you have a counsellor, or a good friend? Are you in a support group for the special needs child?