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 have had 'bad patches' on and off through out my adult life (I'm 26 now) and after a few years of being quite steady, I've suddenly plunged back into the darkness.
I am finding this sadness very confronting, because I have recently started a new job, which I love even though it can be stressful and demanding and for all intensive purposes, I should be happy.
The biggest concern for me at the moment is my weight- I've put on over 10 kilos since I started my job 5 months ago, and I can't find the motivation to shake it.
I've always been able to lose weight when I've put my mind to it, but my spurts of inspiration only last for small periods of time, and fade away to sadness so easily that it's scary.
I drive a lot with my new job, and sometimes I find myself thinking about what would happen if I drove into the on-coming traffic.
I don't want to die, and I've never thought seriously about harming myself, but I can't help the 'what if'.
I have great friends, but I'm very lonely. I have a great family, but I don't feel connected.
I don't feel as though I need medication, but I'm not a doctor, so I suppose it's possible that I do.
I am finding this sadness very confronting, because I have recently started a new job, which I love even though it can be stressful and demanding and for all intensive purposes, I should be happy.
The biggest concern for me at the moment is my weight- I've put on over 10 kilos since I started my job 5 months ago, and I can't find the motivation to shake it.
I've always been able to lose weight when I've put my mind to it, but my spurts of inspiration only last for small periods of time, and fade away to sadness so easily that it's scary.
I drive a lot with my new job, and sometimes I find myself thinking about what would happen if I drove into the on-coming traffic.
I don't want to die, and I've never thought seriously about harming myself, but I can't help the 'what if'.
I have great friends, but I'm very lonely. I have a great family, but I don't feel connected.
I don't feel as though I need medication, but I'm not a doctor, so I suppose it's possible that I do.
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Good luck!
A medical check up is always a good idea. Sometimes very simple medical issues can also trigger a depression. for example, a wonky thyroid can throw anyone for a loop and its can be quickly checked with a blood test.
I'm a little concerned about your thoughts while driving, I hope you can speak with a doc soon about what you are experiencing.
Good luck