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.
I've been going through some really hard times lately. To start with, my wife of 6 years was unfaithful to me and we separated 7 months ago. I loved her so much and what she did is just killing me. I am doing a little better now than the first few months, but I have anxiety and I am very depressed, especially in the day when I wake up. All I want to do is stay in bed and avoid the world.
I go to counseling regularly and I take 15 mg of Remeron each day for the depression as well as 1 mg of Klonapin for the anxiety. The Klonapin helps me but I'm not sure about the Remeron. It helps me sleep a little better and that's about it.
I also lost my job in June and because of my wife leaving, I had to move out of my apartment and back to my parents house. I feel like a failure and quite worthless most of the time. I try to exercise when I can (I usually go biking, for a walk or jog, or hiking). It helps me a little to get out and into the sunshine.
I try to surround myself with family or friends when I can and do things to keep me relaxed. The constant pain of my broken marriage is always on my mind and I'm always so sad and depressed. People tell me that I'm doing a good job and I try the best I can, but the depression is just overwhelming sometimes.
Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much,
HEARTBROKEN77
I go to counseling regularly and I take 15 mg of Remeron each day for the depression as well as 1 mg of Klonapin for the anxiety. The Klonapin helps me but I'm not sure about the Remeron. It helps me sleep a little better and that's about it.
I also lost my job in June and because of my wife leaving, I had to move out of my apartment and back to my parents house. I feel like a failure and quite worthless most of the time. I try to exercise when I can (I usually go biking, for a walk or jog, or hiking). It helps me a little to get out and into the sunshine.
I try to surround myself with family or friends when I can and do things to keep me relaxed. The constant pain of my broken marriage is always on my mind and I'm always so sad and depressed. People tell me that I'm doing a good job and I try the best I can, but the depression is just overwhelming sometimes.
Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much,
HEARTBROKEN77
Well, I got the job as a tutor/teachers lab assistant. It's a lot of work and I only get paid minimum wage. WTF? But at least it is better than nothing and it gives me something to look forward to. I already feel a little bit happier. :)
So for anybody who'd like to create a little fuel: writing the '10 positive things I'd like to do' exercise can be very helpful, before or after night's sleep, no matter how small things we list... they are still our 'plans' :)
Sending LOVE ~
Noah
I was unbelievably heartbroken. The only thing that helped was time. And the support of my family and friends. Eventually, the edges on your feelings smooth out a bit.
It sounds like you're doing better a bit already and that you've seen the difference some time can make. Kudos to you for maintaining such a good attitude. I also think it's great that you have a job and some new opportunities to look forward to. I went back to school after my break up and it changed my life. It felt good to work toward something new.
I hope it gets easier day by day.
Hugs.
I'm still just working part-time as a tutor / teacher's assistant and looking for other work, but having no luck still. This adds to my depression and anxiety a lot. I just keeping taking one day at a time and trying to be positive, which is very difficult for me. Friends say that I am bringing them down and so they are beginning to withdraw from me. This hurts my feelings so much and I feel more alone all the time.
I really feel like I'm trapped in quicksand and the harder I try to get out, the more I sink even deeper. I need someone to throw me a rope and help pull me out. I think many people are trying to do that but I just can't grasp the rope. I hope that makes some kind of sense. Idk?
I am constantly worrying and I don't know how to calm myself and be more at peace? I wasn't always like this. Before this all happened, I was really quite happy, energetic, and motivated. Now I am just drowning in sorrow.
Please stick with me guys and help me. I really need all the help I can get. Thanks for listening. I appreciate all your help. :)