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.
Mondays are always bad, no one likes them. I didn't get much sleep over the weekend and was busy.
I woke up this morning with bad PMS. It's that time of the month in a few days. Idk why I always have such bad PMS. Since quitting coffee and caffeine my breast pain and cramps have gotten alot better but my depression at that time is so bad. I just feel panicked and think about dying almost constantly. I'm paranoid and feel low self worth and body image issues. I don't think I really have depression or these problems except during pms week, then I feel better.
I have tried diet change and vitamins. Exercise. Some months that seems to help alot. Others not so much. Today I just feel wrong like I'm dying. I can't get the bad thoughts out of my head. I can't stop thinking about all the bad things.
I have had this problem for years and the doctor never helps. Her solution is take prosac for a few days. I have read that it's bad for your liver to stop and start antidepressants, not to mention prosac makes me throw up and can't eat. And it worsens breast pain. I just wish I could get some peace and calm. I need a vacation.
Managing these things for me has been similar to managing depression since I've experienced a lot of crossover self esteem issues and negative thought patterns.
Reminding myself to breathe, drink some water and stretch does help when the anxiety of PMS is its highest.
Writing in a journal can help just to get those negative thoughts out and read them in a different light. They dont' seem as dire when they're on paper for some reason.
Take 10-15 minutes to just sit in your car by yourself and soak in some silence. It isnt' a vacation, but it is some needed time set aside to do nothing, and it can take the edge off. no need to turn it on, just use it as a time out box.
Depression can be managed without prescription meds, and so can PMS. it might not go away, but you have done it before and you can get through this. Knowing that it is temporary and reminding yourself of that might be a little bit of help in itself.
I wish you lots of luck and feel free to message me if you ever need to vent! I feel ya, sister! It sucks, but you got this!!