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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Trickydee 01/17/2015

Hello, I am new to this site. I am a feeling a lot of depression lately, but I don't know if I -have- depression. I have went to doctors before, and they ask me two or three questions and then give me a script for some crap I ain't touching. They don't know whats wrong with me. I panic, I worry and I stress out as a normal part of daily routine. I get stressed and pull out my hair until I have a tiny bald spot on each side of my head. The spots are exactly where I'd have horns if I were as bad as people make me out to be. My temper is out of this world, and where there was supposed to be apathy. there is a strange cold blank emptiness. I stay so frustrated. I'm losing hair just thinking about it.
I can't have that.

reddog201 01/17/2015

welcome to the site...pulling your hair out sounds painful. i am sorry you are so frustrated.keep posting here it does help. what is going on in your life to make you feel this way?

WallyBear 01/17/2015

Honey, Please Don't Pull Your Hair Out Anymore............

Maybe If You Punch/Shake A Pillow Instead???

Sending Love

Cypressmoon1 01/17/2015

Have you heard of DBT, MINDFULNESS, DISTRESS TOLERANCE?
Here's a link.

www.dbtselfhelp.com

It's a way to deal with your "temper". It's a way to deal with crisis, to get you through those overwhelming moments.

This is the woman who came up with it. She has more videos...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eec_SA6oSEA

Also, have you tried physical exercise? I workout daily, and I swear by it. I still have depression. But, every time I work out it is exactly like taking a magic pill. No adverse effects. No long-term organ damage.

heretic 01/17/2015

Find a better doctor - one who will take time with you.
Meds saved my life. A good therapist is also part of
a well rounded treatment program. Good luck.

muskrattiger 01/17/2015

welcome to the group ...I have heard of people pulling out there hair just like some people cut .you are hurting your self ...and you need to try realy hard to stop that ...you don't deserve to be treated that way ....panic atacks and angisity is one condition .....depreshion is a nother .....it has many affects ...like anger ..cold blank emptiest is a nother ..you don't see a way out ....desperation is a nother ..all negative emotions ...that are out of the normal range .....that afect your life ....this needs to be treated ...because in this state ...you see things ..diferantly ..are you still seeing a counclor or a phicatrist ....if not you schould think about it ...and I know you said that they gave you some meds and you did not want to touch them ....what med was that ...in this condition you schould realy concider taking meds ..they can realy be helpful even life saving .....it will take a little time to get you the right meds for you and at the right dose ....I know that if my depreshion gets to bad I can't come here because ..there is to much pain here also I will misunderstand ..some things people say and I will not know what to say to people who are hurting .......I have a life because I am on meds ...this is the third time I have been on meds in my life ....because you need meds once doesn't you will need them the rest of your life ..just till you get well ...but you need to let your doctor to decide when you schould start to go off them ...............the one thing you don't want to do ..it let it go so far that you take a break dowen and end up in hospital ..like I did ....if that hapens ...it is easer for you to break again .....so fix it now get the help you need ....i went dowen so far so fast that I stoped talking and they had to give me ect to get me back up ..........it saved me ..I dident think I was comming back .....you don't want to go there ..........take care ...I will keep you in my prayers .....God bless

lovemyflowers 01/17/2015

I agree with Musk. And as one very wise soul told me. If you were a diabetic you wouldn't hesitate to take meds. It has been lifesaving for me. As Musk mentioned counselling is a good route to go.

DCUK 01/19/2015

WELCOME HUGGLES N CUDDLES N GOD BLESS

SingYourGutsOut 01/19/2015

Welcome to this group. Hope you are feeling loved and that your questions are being answered.
Exercise has helped me with worry and stress. I hope you can find relief soon

Desigol1979 01/19/2015

http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/trichotillomania/basics/definition/CON-20030043

gustokitty 01/19/2015

I see you are a new member and have gotten several replies. I agree with those stating that you should consider the meds. But I would advise seeing a psychiatrist, rather than just the general practitioner. You don't necessarily need to take the meds the rest of your life, but at least to get over this hump. A psychiatrist can better analyze your symptoms and ask you pertinent questions before choosing a med, also can direct you to some appropriate therapy. I hope you have come back to read the replies, as there are very caring people on this board who have experienced much.

ZAZAS 01/19/2015

Yeah, there is actually a name for that. I don't know what it is though. I had a friend that did that a long time ago. Why won't you take the medicine? I know they are scary, but they do work sometimes. I would check with a professional in the mental health field. Regular doctors only know so much. And, don't expect much out of a psychiatrist. They don't talk to you, they just write medicine. I hope you find a good therapist. Good luck to you.

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