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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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sweetheart95
sweetheart95

so i have been having bad deppression for about 4 years and i have gained weight and now i barely wanna go out or see friends i rather just stay home ,lately i dont even wanna have sex and i cant seem to fall for a guy because all i can think is that he is using me or he is going to leave me once he sees my body !!! i am taken madication but its not seeming to help much cause i am still feeling down and i have change medication about 5 times and i dont wanna change it any more 

Community LeaderWanderingVet
WanderingVet
Medication is the most used therapy for Depression ... but it has to go along with making life changes as well. Medication alone won't do it. It takes a lot of work to overcome the effects of clinical depression.

I urge you to get control over your weight ... which will solve several problems. Then, work on social activities. I think you would benefit from counseling on all counts .. including your insecurity in having a relationship.

Good luck to you. You can do it ... small steps at a time.
sunandbutterflies
sunandbutterflies
Sorry to hear of the way that you have been feeling. I would encourage you to speak with the person managing your medication. You mentioned that you have tried several different medications, but remember that it is important to communicate with your practitioner about what you are doing. Make sure that you include the person managing your medications in your support system.Hope that you are feeling better soon.
volcano63
volcano63
I know what you mean about the weight gain. I gained 100 lbs after my parents died, from pure grief, and now I don't want to go anywhere where people knew me when I was thin. I'm starting to lose it slowly now. Maybe exercise could be a win-win, helping both the weight and the depression. Start slow. Hugs.
looney1
looney1
I put on a lot of weight because of the antidepressant medication I was on. Ask your doc if this is the case with the ones you have tried. I hope you have a turn around and feel better soon.