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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Frunkiss 09/30/2011

For at least the past week I haven't felt like myself. It starts when I wake up in the morning. I just wake up In a fog. I can't get out of bed until noon maybe later. I even have trouble falling asleep which Is why I can't wake up in the morning. I hear voices In my head which Is why I have trouble sleeping. People are pushing me to work and I keep trying to tell them I am not ready. I am tired of people telling me I should look for work or be working. I am also tired of telling people why I can't work. They don't seem to believe me or care what I have to say. I just don't know what to do anymore.

deleted_user 09/30/2011

Sorry people are putting pressure on you to return to work...Truth is, these people will never fully understand what you're facing. They mean well I'm sure. Are you seeing anybody in regard to the voices you hear? Early intervention is crucial I feel...I hope you can get the help you need Frunkiss..Peace, love and lights!!

Heidiclark 09/30/2011

I agree that it would be good to get treatment for the voices. And then at least you'll be able to sleep. And maybe these people who don't understand what's goin on with you should read up on depression and mental illness so that they know what you're dealing with. Blessings and peace.

heretic 09/30/2011

I can't work either - I am very ill. I see a pdoc regularly and take a cocktail of meds. But even given all that, guess what? I have to work anyway or else I wouldn't have a bed to sleep in. It's surprising what a person can do when they are given no choice.

Continue working as hard as you can toward becoming well enough to begin working again. Go to extra therapy appts, see a new counselor, get your meds tweaked, don't give up even if your doc says you can't do it - find a new doc who will give you hope that you CAN get back to work.

And please, feel so lucky to still have a place to live when you aren't working. That is an incredible blessing many of us will never get. Good Luck.

Frunkiss 09/30/2011

I do know that people mean well when they say I should be working. I just am tired of explaining why I can't work. It's hard for me even to find work. Even when the economy was good no one would hire me. Also with my anxiety I tend to blow the job interview. When the anxiety hits It's like all the information In my head just leaves. That's what happens when I get a job. I get criticized at work I just freeze and I don't know what to do. I know what I have to work on. I need to work on dealing with the anxiety/depression and not let it ruin the interview or the job itself. I have been trying for years.

deleted_user 09/30/2011

people who dont have the illness just dont understand but I do because before i went on seraquelxr I was hearing voices and seeing things also. so you might alt to see your doctor.

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