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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Dracona 02/07/2008

i've tried counseling, meds, hyptnotism, meditation excercise, journals, anything that has been recommended to me both professionally and by friends.
nothing seems to work, i cant keep a routine, i cant stay stable.
i do well for a bit then it all goes to hell again. i dont knwo what to do. this is destroying my life, my family, my friends. what do i do now? where do i go? i dont have medical anymore, is there anything else this could be? i used to think of myself as a strong person, now im just a mess, what do i do? any suggestions?

deleted_user 02/07/2008

Sorry this is happening but I don't feel qualified to suggest anything to you. My best advice is to find a doctor to treat you. Are you able to have access to a free medical clinic? It sounds like you need to be properly diagnosed and given the right med's.
Good luck.
HUGS

deleted_user 02/07/2008

i'm no help...you sound just like me...just keep fighting...you are a strong person, you will get through this *hugs and luvs*

deleted_user 02/07/2008

I can relate to your words and I wish I had some answers for you and me. Sending you a BIG HUG!!!

deleted_user 02/07/2008

do you qualify for medicaid? sometimes it's trial and error with the meds. hugs! trish

deleted_user 02/07/2008

All I can suggest is food :) Feed your brain as much as you can...it will help fight the depression and if you cant get meds...its the next best thing along with a positive outlook ( not always possible in every situation, I know )
:)

Dracona 02/08/2008

thanks all so far, its nice to know im not alone at least. even though it feels like it.
i think the internet will be my saviour yet.

missoctober 02/08/2008

I don't have a suggestion, but I am wishing you the best. You are still a strong person, because you have been through so much and you haven't given up yet.

deleted_user 02/08/2008

If you dont have medical have you tried County Assistance or EAPS's? What have you been diagnosed with? You seem kinda anxious. Have you taken any anxiety medications?

Dracona 02/09/2008

the last doctor i went to see said i didnt need anxiety pills when i asked if that was the cause, he wanted to do a cat scan, but i couldnt afford it. i had a thing that acted like a stroke where my left side went numb, and took a week to get better. i thought it was some kind of panic attack, but he wanted to run all kinds of tests. the problem with the county assistance or eaps is i make too much to qualify, however i dont make enough to pay for the hundreds of dollars worth of visits and medication.
im just stuck, i feel even more hopeless. ugh. right now i just need to talk, but when i read what i write it seems im blabbing, but online is the only place i can be truly truthful, see, im very good at acting normal, even in front of a counselor, everything just goes gray sometimes when i try to confront it. i do feel anxious and uptight all the time though. well thanks for the support

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