Who else is having a hard time with depression right now? (page 3)

talesin

I can't take antidepressants .... durn! Wish I could ... but they don't react with me well.

The full moon is soon upon us - ask anyone who works in a prison or hospital - it makes folks a bit

c-r-a-z-y!!!

Not to downplay anyone's feelings - just remember, ride it through, get support; whatever you need to get you through the rough times.

Also, I have one post left for this 24 hours, what am I gonna do? Guess I'll have to do like I did before I discovered this DB, suffer in silence

(and they all say, praise the Lord, she's shut up!! j/k havin' a little pity party here)

take care,

tal

and NO, I'm not depressed, either

Oh dear... you really caught me with this one! I've been seriously in a major depression over the past week or so. I live in Washington state so I try blame in on the weather. I've even had nightmares and can't sleep at night sometimes. I've started to keep a journal over the past two days, perhaps that will help. I think it could be partial loneliness for me. I have few friend since my divorce and that really bothers me. My job is almost non existent, my family is irritating as hell. Shoot, sometime I wonder what I am fighting for... I know, my kids. That's it. Life can be brutal at time but when I really STOP and take a good look at it-I have so much to be happy about, so I TRY to stop dwelling on the misgivings and be happy. I have a toddler...now that is entertainment. Who needs TV when you have a toddler in the house. Life always seems to work out one way or another. I could always appreciate new friends. Anyone open for that?

bebu

No, I am thankful to say I am not depressed, but I sure know how it feels! The worst of it is when you truly suspect that nothing will really ever change, and this (whatever you're dealing with) is probably as good as it'll ever be for the rest of your life. No light at the end of a tunnel; just deep gray haze (if not blackness).

I don't know why I've had certain times of depression, but most of them I do. The things that helped me were getting encouragement from people I knew who cared, creating things to look forward to, examining my thoughts (what exactly am I repeating to myself??), and listening to God. It all helps lift the veil.

How fitting that that disorder is called "SAD". I hope people will be sure to continue to ask for support throughout the winter.

Extra thought: I'll tell you, with all the gray and cold in winter, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years were timed right! Thank God for those holidays! All those lights in the middle of gloom... By the time you are 2 weeks into January, you begin to reailze that the darkest part of winter is over, because after Dec 26 or so the days get lighter and lighter, and you know shortly you will notice this.

bebu

Happythoughts, I live in Washington state, too. pm me! ;)

bebu

suzi_creamcheez

Yes, I'm a friggin' loon and i finally forced myself to admit i have a serious substance abuse problem (again). These past few weeks i have barely left the house.

Prozac didn't agree with me. Some shrinks are too eager to prescribe that med to women, IMO. Czarina might want to switch to another medication. Playing musical chairs w. your meds can make you feel scrambled up, but if you persevere & find medication (or a pharmaceutical "cocktail" - a mix of medications, one for anxiety, one for insomnia, a prn med for agitation) that works it can be a blessed relief.

I hope the Mrs. get better. Take care both of you.

berylblue

There are many other antidepressants besides Prozac. Prozac was a breakthrough in that it was the first selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor, but there have been many others since that have "tweaked" Prozac's formula.

Englishman

Sometimes, depression can be caused by the subconscious mind screaming for changes to be made in our lives or attitudes. In that sense, depression can actually be a positive thing. If we don't make the changes we need, the depression can become chronic and then medication is necessary.

People who do recover from depression tend, IMHO, to have a wisdom that is quite unique.

Englishman.

shamus

I think that you also need to understand what depression is here.

Feeling depressed is seperate from depression. Feeling down in the dumps for a few weeks is not depression - it is feeling depressed.

Depression is a chemical imbalance that is in the brain that causes long-term problems. Sometimes it goes away in a year... sometimes it never goes away.... like mine!

Only a doctor can diagnose depression. Not that being "down in the dumps" doesn't mean that it sucks, but it is not in the same category. Imagine never getting better... that's depression. That's when you need meds.

berylblue

Thanks, Shamus. I am too depressed to post anything serious, so that contribution was most appreciated.

Englishman

Feeling depressed is seperate from depression. Feeling down in the dumps for a few weeks is not depression - it is feeling depressed.

I agree. I think it is totally impossible for anyone who hasn't had real depression to even comprehend how awful it can be.

Englishman.

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