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.
Never had anxiety untill around February and sunk into a deep depression. I always felt like I was different from most people growing up. Like does everyone think like me. It’s hard to explain it. Never really thought about depression being the culprit but I think I’ve always had this rain cloud hanging over me. The first anxiety attack might have been a blessing in disguise. It made me realize that somethings not right here. Still haven’t gotten of my butt and found a therapist or something. The few people I know that I’ve told kind of shrug it off. Luckily a friend told me about this site and it has helped me very much. I know I’m not out of the woods yet but I have a much better understanding of what’s going on with me.
Depression etc is very complex. MANY factors to it. Foolish to diagnose yourself. I STRONGLY suggest a mental health evaluation by a qualified medical professional. You cannot win over an unknown enemy.
Just as a reminder: It is the best advice to get going on finding a trained specialist for the purpose of treatment. I think that you are well on the way to doing so though. Best!
But for me, strangely the depression isnt what gets me. Sure my life sucks horridly, but i can take and deal with that. The PROBLEM is the anxiety.
After the depression hits i constantly worry about the factors around those situations and worry and worry and stress, and stress... If you are anything like me you might talk to a psychiatrist about an anti-anxiety med.
But really, please go see a psychiatrist, life DOESNT have to suck this bad! I know i HATE feeling depressed, and i cant imagine anyone wanting to .. so do EVERYTHING you can to fix it!