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've been on DS for a bit and I'm now finally getting the guts to say something. I think I was afraid that I would share how I feel and I would seem whiny...
I've dealt with depression for a few years. It's only recently that I've been dealing with anxiety too. I was seeing a psychologist (I have 2 more sessions) and I've made progress in dealing with my anxiety. I don't feel that I've made much progress dealing with my depression. I was previously on Effexor and that medication was such a disaster that it really put me off trying other medications. I'm going to see a psychiatrist this week for a medication consult, though.
I'm currently going through a period where I can see my mood taking a turn for the worse. The littlest things undo me completely. I seem to be always fighting back tears. I wonder more often than not what the point to everything is. I have frequent feelings of anger to the point where I just hate everybody and visualize myself doing horrible things to them.
I'm horrible at communicating with people about how I feel. As a result, I often feel alone and misunderstood. Which I guess is why I came here: to see if I can connect with people that understand what it's like to deal with this.
I could go on and on about my life and specific events, but I put that in my journal. Plus I think this post is already long enough to begin with. Sorry!
Thanks for listening/reading.
I've dealt with depression for a few years. It's only recently that I've been dealing with anxiety too. I was seeing a psychologist (I have 2 more sessions) and I've made progress in dealing with my anxiety. I don't feel that I've made much progress dealing with my depression. I was previously on Effexor and that medication was such a disaster that it really put me off trying other medications. I'm going to see a psychiatrist this week for a medication consult, though.
I'm currently going through a period where I can see my mood taking a turn for the worse. The littlest things undo me completely. I seem to be always fighting back tears. I wonder more often than not what the point to everything is. I have frequent feelings of anger to the point where I just hate everybody and visualize myself doing horrible things to them.
I'm horrible at communicating with people about how I feel. As a result, I often feel alone and misunderstood. Which I guess is why I came here: to see if I can connect with people that understand what it's like to deal with this.
I could go on and on about my life and specific events, but I put that in my journal. Plus I think this post is already long enough to begin with. Sorry!
Thanks for listening/reading.
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
some days I feel invisible, some days on top of the world
lots of people will be here for you :)
Please dont ever feel alone, there'll always be someone here or out there that will understand you, you jsut have to look for them xx
Crying, there's an interesting crying thread on here. I cannot weep and bawl. I am just now able to tear up get misty but i cannot cry out loud and it is disconcerting because I used to cry at dog food commercials. They used to tell me I was too sensitive.
I don't believe I've become callous, just all of this has got me numb but not numb like I was on the effexor. I have had so much grief in my life and cried so much for so many including myself. I also don't get angry either, it just melds into depression. I miss my tears and anger. I am sorry you find it difficult now, but the pendulum swings both ways and perhaps you are letting out all those things the meds had you unable to express.
Alexandria
I think I'm going to look for a good depression workbook as a way of dealing with things when I no longer have my therapist. Any suggestions?
There are several kinds of antidepressants, so don't give up too soon on that - it can take a while to find what works for you - sometimes it even takes a combination.
Have you worked with someone on learning how to communicate your feelings better?
The first thing you have to do, is recognize you're even feeling them.
I used to have a lot of difficulty with anger, too. I would just hold it all in until I blew up, and I didn't even realize it.
So I had to learn a little at a time, how to be aware of when I was first starting to get angry, and how to intercept it early.
That took a long time for me to do, but was well worth it.
I don't have near the problem with it now, that I used to.