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.
In some cases I feel like I'm bipolar - either that or I'm very sensitive to things and let them change my mood. I'll be having a "good" day and then all of a sudden something happens and it changes everything. Whatever it is that happens - something someone says or does, or something they don't do, or I see a picture of myself, or whatever it is no matter how big or small, then this good day turns into a bad.
What's my deal?
What's my deal?
rubyblue
I wish I knew my own too. Do you have a pdoc, or are you on any meds?
deleted_user
no meds now. i used to be on celexa and something else. i've been off for almost 4 years now. i dont have a doctor either right now. it seems that I'm in a relaps of my depression. i dont think it ever completely went away but now its just getting worse
rubyblue
I'm on celexa too. Can you get a docs appointment? Do you have someone supportive to talk to?
deleted_user
I dont really want to go back on meds. the problem is that I want to go see a doctor but i'm moving in 7 months and dont want to get attached to a doctor or a therapist to just move away...ya know?
rubyblue
I appreciate that. Do you feel you need something for the mood swings though? I'm not necessarily saying meds, do you have a dx of bipolar?
deleted_user
hmm. no I wasn't. sometimes I just feel like I'm more than just "depressed". its hard to explain, especially to people that don't experience depression.
rubyblue
I'm in a similar position, think I may be BP2. Without a proper assessment though, we can't know. What would u like to happen?
deleted_user
I really just feel stuck in life and need a break. I'm set to graduate college in june and i'm so over being in school. i feel like a complete failure most times. my best friend just got married, all my friends are either with someone or have been in the past. all my guy friends and just my friends until something better comes along. i am gaining weight because of my depression and thats only making me more depressed which is making me gain more weight - therefore making it an endless cycle....so basically i want it all to go away. i want my life to be different. however, part of me doesnt want it to, you know? i want to wallow in my self-pity and be miserable.
rubyblue
Oh I know that feeling believe me. But without seeing a pdoc to help it may be difficult to get your moods / mood swings under control. I wish I could offer you something that would be quick and easy, but..
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