Your not alone thats depression are you on any meds to help it?

I made life changes and retired early about 3 years ago. It's scary and it's a big big adjustment. You are depressed. I go to therapy, and I don't know what would have happened if I didn't. It helped me tremendously. I got put on anti-depressants, and some of them weren't so good that I tried, but finally I was put on the right one that really makes a difference in me. So, if you can find the right medication for you, it really helps. Good luck!

Hey friend, dont worry there are a lot of us who think this way. Believe me, youre not broken or anything but we're just so wrapped around this disease. Happiness is a journey that I am still working on myself. I have had a very tough year and a half and Covid didnt even effect me. During this time I started to accumulate depression, anxiety, and some really low self esteem. Those thought still appear every now and then but I decided to look towards God and found a lot of solace there. Regarding my low self esteem I am making myself more of a priority and finally working to invest in myself. Our journeys might be different but we are all aiming to get to the same desintation of contentment and genuine enjoyment out of life. If you would like, a few of us try to message each other quite often just to check up on each other. We remain anonymous but it gives us more of an opportunity to be honest with ourselves and with others. Here if you need anything, friend!

I've taken medications in the past as well as seen a psychologist but really didn't notice much if any of a difference. The only thing that's really helped me is group therapy. Talking openly with others who experience similar effects as I do. Drs. and psychologists have tended to label me and stuff me into a singular category or box and/or minimalize the grip and impact this has on me. My feelings seem more complex than that. I felt like they didn't listen, got frustrated and quit going.

The group I was going to disbanded with Covid and it doesn't look like they are going to be getting back together. I know I shouldn't take it personally, however, I feel myself doing just that.

I have been there myself. Its crazy that we always think we are alone and no one else is feeling that. Know that you are not alone. Its the hardest thing in that situation to be able to reach for help (at least for me it was). I recently started St. Johns wort (since i wass able to get it myself without speaking to anyone) and that helped. I also try to make a conscience effort daily to push negative toxic thoughts out of my mind. Its a struggle that is with me daily. Hang in there, it will get better!!