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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Will things ever get better?

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I've been dealing with depression for six years now. And some days are better then others, I dont know how much more of this I can take. Its taking over my life. And i'm running out of strength to keep dealing with it..I feel like no one understands me and no one knows how to be supportive in a way that i need them to be. How do i deal with my depression in a healthy way? If I dont get my depression under control i'm gonna lose the person who is most important to me. My boyfriend. I love him so much and I feel like i'm pushing him away cause he doesnt understand or cant handle my problems. I just want to be loved.
deleted_user
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Don't know if this will help or not, but I spend decads trying to deal with depression until I got so low and couple of months ago i finally made a real effort, went to the doctor to try meds, came on here, tried to force myself out of my isolation and inactivity. All of that has helped me quite a bit, and a nice side effect is I don't feel the constant need to self-medicate with alcohol. So yes, it can get better, you just have to keep working at it.
starfish
starfish
I don't know what you've tried yet, but antidepressants and therapy both are usually recommended for the best treatment for major depression.

It can take a while of looking to find which med or therapist works best for you.
deleted_user
deleted_user
On effexor xr, in theraphy and now trying this. Something has to eventually work righT??
deleted_user
deleted_user
I know how depression can take over your life. Do you see a counselor? Are you taking meds? For depression both are good. Yes, it does get better. Best wishes.
deleted_user
deleted_user
All of the above posts are correct. Healing has to begin with you. You have to seek treatment if you arent right now and stay in treatment if you are. Meds make a huge difference. If you take meds they arent the right ones for you. Be honest with your doctor and tell him how you feel and what really worries you.
deleted_user
deleted_user
THINGS SEEM TO BE DECLINING FOR ME, I WISH I COULD BE MORE POSITIVE..IT JUST SEEMS THAT LIFE KEEPS KNOCKING ME DOWN. I AM DEALING WELL AT ALL. I HAVE TRIED THERAPY, MED'S, AND FAMILY LOSSES.
BARLING HANGING ON HERE.
I TRY TO MAKE AN EFFORT, EACH DAY IS STRUGGLE.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I found things started to get better for me when i addmitted how i really felt to my doctor. who put me on meds and i had counsiling. it took 4 goes to find the right meds. I still have my bad days which i except as part of this illness. And talk about it with friends on ds. Which really helps. Im also haveing good days now which is great. Hope this helps
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