Depressed4LifeThatsOkay
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About Me
I have lived with depression for most of my adult life. I have accepted that it is part of who I am, and I am okay with that. I am socially an introvert, so I prefer being by myself or around a small group of people who I know and trust. I do not crave a lot of attention or seek endless validation from strangers (i.e. social media). I am a high-functioning depressed person, which means that I can complete essential tasks, like going to work and paying the rent on time. To my friends and coworkers, I appear to be a mellow, happy guy. But I do experience unexplained feelings of sadness and hopelessness several times a month. I could be walking down the street and become incredibly sad for no reason at all. Or I'll be washing dishes, think of something, and then start to cry. I'll put on music or exercise or take a short nap to cope, but I know my feelings are related to depression. I don't have close relations with my family, particularly my mother, so I had to grow up fast in life. I have no doubt that these fractured relationships are contributing to who I have become as an adult today. I don't have a family of my own and feel guilt and societal pressure at times for this decision, a cross I bear each day. I've tried cognitive therapy on and off for 20 years, which has been helpful, but it gets expensive. I am taking a small dose of Prozac to ward off the worst feelings. I joined this forum to learn, share, and continue to grow as a person.
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