
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.

deleted_user
I'm not quite sure what, if anything is wrong with me. I've never been diagnosed with depression or anything, but since I was 8 I've experienced feelings that might be described as depression. Currently, I've lost interest in practically everything. When I'm not with my friends, all I can seem to do is play solitaire on my computer while listening to music. I've tried to sort out the one thing that might be causing issues, but it's too tangled. Does anyone have any advice? Please?
Posts You May Be Interested In
-
A friend sent this to me..As far as I can see, grief will never truly end.It may become softer overtime, more gentleand some days will feel sharp.But grief will last as long as Love does - ForeverIt's simply the way the absence of your loved onemanifests in your heart. A deep longing accompaniedby the deepest Love some days. The heavy fog mayreturn and the next day, it may recede.Once again, it's...
-
Today is my 25th birthday, to my somewhat lack of surprise I can see already no one really seems to care. I've always been the kinda person to make sure that everyone I Care about feels appreciated and knew somebody had their back. I can count 4 times this year when I Went out of my way to make sure a "friend" felt good on their birthday, especially if they got left hanging. Its early in the...
counselor talking to someone helps figure your issues out.
I think, if your college has one, you should talk to the nurse or councelor* (*sp), see what he/she says.
When we become part of our own tangle, it IS very hard to sort out. You r best bet is to try the college councelor* or your primary care physician. I personally think you are on overload, but I am NOT a professional. You have some great ideas on what to do with your life, maybe you just need someone to help you create a roadmap on how to get there.
Mental excercizes such as meditation may help to calm your soul enough to reveal to the root of the problem.
here are some others:
Weight loss or weight gain (more than 5 lbs or so); sleep disturbance - either sleeping too much or not enough; slowness, clumbsiness in motor (voluntary) activity (ie: lots of typos when you're typing); feeling hopeless, worthless, excessively guilty, thoughts of death/suicide, wishing to be dead, suicide attempts, etc. Loss of energy, fatigue; difficulty concentrating, short term memory loss.
You have indicated that your depression may be from issues from your past, and that you've been depressed at least since 8 - not necessarily the whole time.
There might not be only one thing causing your depression, and it sounds like there's not.
Since this problem has plagued you for several years now, it will probably be best treated with therapy and meds together. That is what is recommended for the most effective treatment for depression, anyway. Your school's health clinic and counseling center are ideal places to get the help you need. Take advantage of them, that is what your tuition pays for!!