
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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Have skipped work again - at an important part of a project I'm working on. Waking up and feeling like topping myself is a better option than going in to work sometimes stops me going in, sometimes doesn't. Today it did. And I'm going to sleep for a bit, but then have to face an empty day and the guilt of letting others down again. It is depressing being depressed. And doing the things you know you're not sposed to can make it worse. Ho hum.
Ever feel like you need to sort your life out? I've been told it's a matter of taking the first step. Anyone out there any ideas on what that is?
Ever feel like you need to sort your life out? I've been told it's a matter of taking the first step. Anyone out there any ideas on what that is?
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Sorry to hear you're having a hard time. Sounds like you're doing the right thing. I set up a company with 2 friends about a year ago and hit a wall not long after we set it up. They have both been very supportive - and both been working extremely hard. I find it quite hard not to feel like I'm not performing the way I should - esp because of their support/hard work.
Have you been to see your doc? Thats maybe something you need to do. Thats probably the 1st step cos youve realised that somethings not right... go see the doc :)
Apologies for banging on - it's all coming out. I hope there's some useful advie in here....
Yep, have taken meds before. And I guess they helped, but I've always find it difficult to know whether it's them that have helped or whether making life/attitude changes has. Previously I made 'new starts' - 1st time changed university course 2nd time finally left the country and moved to South America. I got back to the UK a few years back, had another bout, worked as a woodsman for 6 months then moved to the big smoke and got a job back in IT. All good - great - for a couple of years - and then WHACK! That was a year ago. Ha! There's my life story...
Back to the point... I figured I needed to stop running from whatever it is - me... I'm hanging in there but not terribly well sometimes. Staying put in this country makes me feel like I'm admitting I'm a 'depressive'. Facing old friends, bumping into old work colleagues fills me with fear, shame and regret.
Apologies didn't get back to the point...Hope you're still there.
The pills could work - that's the point. But from what I know and have read, it's not just pills that are going to do it. And here's the bit that's scaring the bejeezuz out of me. It's you! The pills will help, but ultimately you need to talk to someone - a psych or counsellor that you're comfy with. I've seen a couple and am starting again to see one who I like who I hope can save me! Or help me save me. The whole b*****d thing confuses the hell out of me.
The doc I saw scared me as I must have unwittingly scared her - recommended that I get back onto Citalampram and saw a psychiatrist to get something stronger. Dammit.
But I figured that they are professionals - they probably see lots of depressed people and it's their job to help. If it takes a head doctor to help then so be it. At the end of the day why not take their advice?
Know what you mean about time off work / too much time to think. Not sure I answered your question before - I've stayed on the pills for a year or so previously. Started 15 months back (once more), took myself off them after about 5 months as I didn't think they were the answer. This time I'm going to stick with them. Wise people say that different things work for different people. I guess it's about finding what works for you?
And you may be right about the cyclic thing. Things definitely have set me off - stress, death, break-ups. Not sure how you get away from such things though :-(
And I know when I've not been depressed I've looked back at what I've written and thought and can't quite believe it was me. That I could think that way. So I suppose there's a light there.
I like the idea of little goals - it's been a while since I've made some worthwhile ones.
Thanks for your post and ideas.