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'm afraid I've hit rock bottom. I've tried everything....well almost everything......exercise, yoga, meditation, diet, a few antidepressants, therapy for 3 weeks. Nothing seems to be pulling me out of the most extreme negative thoughts. I hate it! i just want to have back my life. Sure i may have been a bit numb before, but at least i wasnt obsessing about my life and if it's going to work out. My wife doesnt understand real depression and seems to think no matter what i say that i am a big burden to her, so i feel like my marriage is falling apart, i cant seem to enjoy ANYTHING no matter how hard i try, and i keep thinking about losing everyone i love even though i havent lost them yet. And the suicidal thoughts get stronger and stronger, when i want them to get weaker and weaker. I'm questioning my whole existence, which i am afriad is obviously not healthy for me, because i seem to always find a reason not to stay alive, instead of a reason TO stay alive. Only just a month ago i was a sucessful Sound Engineer with a bright outlook on the future and saving money. Now i can barely do anything and fear it is never going to get better. How do i help myself out of this hole??? I just want my life back.
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i know it seems like all i do is whine, i'm so sick of hearing my own voice talk about it. ive been on Remeron for only 6 days at 7.5mg......the therapy dose is 15mg.....but i'm scared of meds so i started low.....i dunno if meds are really gonna help me though, i need to change my thought patterns, but it seems impossible. how do you all find your meds help you? or are you on any?
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Try doing to activities that make you think about numbers or logic like playing suduko or doing crossword puzzles, or practicing some form of math you enjoy, or playing cards, that will help you think of other things, and get the other side of your brain more active, (active side that makes us depressed is also the creative/ artistic side) so try activating the other side a while and see if it gives you any releif
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How the heck do you keep trying new meds? i feel suicidal, but i of course dont want to......but i'm afraid of being alone.....and on new meds or increased doseage. my wife doesnt understand and i feel i have no one to turn to. she just came down with a bad cold and doesnt want here anymore about my depression which makes me feel like she doesnt really care what happens to me.
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
