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.

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When in doubt, blame depression.

Punkee
Punkee
It's what I do.

Stomachache? Depression.
Headache? Depression.
Urge for self-mutilation? Depression.
Jealousy? Depression.
Fear? Depression.
Pain, hurt, sadness, lonliness, helplessness, hopelessness, insomnia, noctunal lifestyle, loss of interest, "anorexia", being fat, feeling unexcepted, tiredness, drained of energy. All Depression.
When in doubt, I blame depression. But for some reason, it seems that even if I get rid of the depression, the rest of the problems wont go away. So then what? What else am I going to blame it on?
Punkee
Punkee
my bad. "feeling unexcepted" should be "accepted".
deleted_user
deleted_user
At first I laughed when I began to read your post. Then the humor left and the sadness set in. Hon..when the depression lifts and you are still left with some of these issues and symptoms...it is time to pursue another doc. Jealousy can stem from all different areas of our lives. I dont think that anyone is free of this feeling..but I do believe that there are different levels in which one feels it. Maybe make this list up to show to your pdoc if you see one. Let him or her help you out a bit.
ZAZAS
ZAZAS
I spent a lifetime blaming depression for my problems. It didn't help, and caused alot more problems. Health problems I ignored because my doctors always said, "it is just depression". Other problems in my life that requred attention, but I just thought it was depression.

I think our depression causes us to think this way. All I can tell you is if your depression is causing physical symptom, please get it checked out. Stomach ache could be an ulcer, IBS, or any number of things that can be taken care of with proper medical help. And, if you get these little things taken care of, the rest seems to get a little better.

You'll still have depression, but you can tell the difference in symptoms. It is always best to check it out. Oh, and if you get a doctor that "blames" depression on all your health concerns, get a new one.