I don't consider feeling sad about something bad that happened depression. That is a normal response to something. To me depression is feeling bad when I don't really have a reason to. Or feeling too bad about something that happened. Too bad for too long.
What causes that? Why do I react differently than other people?
I talked with several Psychiatrists and psychologist over the year's and my final answer is they are all quacks. I had a lot of issues growing up and just like many of you the anger and the pain… read more
Background info: I've been depressed for over 25 years, was married, and had 2kids. I have been alone for over 16 years now, and can't believe that someone would even want to be with me. For all my shortcomings, depression and lack of self esteem. My kids mean the world to me, but they are older now and moving on with their own lives. I'm scared, terrified and afraid to even want to get close to someone male. I don't want just sex, i want a relationship. One that isn't one sided, on my… read more
How do you manage yourself it already feels like 2 ppl,im me and me depressed
As for me yes, this is why I had my Feelings & don't open up to anyone, was afraid of what others may say or 🤔 living or dealing with Mental Illness
Absolutely it's not our place to judge anyone...
I'm looking for a part time job because I want to get off disability and go back to work full time. I need to work part time for 6 months to renew my professional licenses because I've been on disability for years. How do I know whether to disclose my bipolar diagnosis to an employer in an interview. I have always told the truth. But maybe I should lie about why I have to work part time
Unless I had an unusually close and open relationship with my therapist, I keep it to myself
Im struggling with anxiety and depression my Meds have bin put up to 40mg now
I don't want to socialise I struggle to leave the house for work I push myself to get day to day things done. Any help would be great I'm always worrying what people think of me so keep myself to myself
Depression is crippling
I have been reading so much about how the medication that we think is making us well, actually keeps us 'sick', I am curious. I have been on anti-depressants for so long now, I wonder...or am I paranoid?
I have tried to stop one medication and I got suicidal and my anxiety was real bad
I have found that so many people turn to drugs and alcohol when depressed or anxious. When I was in my 20's I did my share of getting drunk and loving it. But once diagnosed in 2001 I haven't' taken a drink of anything. I go to parties or out once in a while and it is ingrained in my mind that I am not supposed to mix alcohol with my medication. It is so important for me that my meds work that I would never risk it. However, others on the same types of medications seem to drink when they want… read more
Ask your doctor or therapist why you shouldn't drink alcohol! Hang tough! YOU MATTER!!!
I have lost my desire to live. I'm not suicidal, but thoughts of my death sits on my mind like a jack in the box waiting to spring into action
I am unemployed and with financial struggles, feel the pressure of getting a job overwhelming. i feel like I'm not able to commit to anything because I will fail. My depression takes over, my body hurts and I'm not able to get out of bed. I would just end up losing whatever job I manage to get
I have a wonderful partner who has been doing everything… read more
I understand the feeling of having something good happen only to have it snatched away. I feel like I'm not supposed to have any happiness in my life.
I have had a rough three weeks with my car. I… read more
This is my own personal experience... I had been taking a low dose of Seroquel for about 2 ½ years, feeling very depressed and low, my psychiatrist decided to take me off Seroquel I was prescribed Bupropion. I feel like a lot of the symptoms that I was accrediting to depression, were side effects. Extreme fatigue, grogginess, difficulty focusing. If I went to a depressive mind set I would be consumed by suicidal thoughts. Another thing... I have a severe neck injury, I have been… read more
I am dealing with not being able to leave my apartment along with the major depression. I know it's baby steps.