Is it normal to feel numb while depressed? Like, Your emotions are dull?
No, being numb is not the same as being heartless, not at all. Sometimes, we shut down for any number of reasons, and it is self-protective, or a defense against being overwhelmed. Perhaps look at… read more
Dancingchicken I witnessed 6 other siblings leave a household ( an 8-16 year difference) and I was the youngest. They left because of our tyrant of a father. When I became a teen, they were all adults… read more
I'm actually doing pretty good today.
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
I have visions of having a brain scan and them finding the reasons for my feelings 🙃 Anyone else????
Jill, I have been ready to go to Jesus for a while now. He is saying he's not ready for me yet. I have more healing to do. He wants me to stay a while longer because I am not done loving on others… read more
Hard to describe this but I mean like does anyone feel numb at times but just carries on with daily life. Like as if you don't want to do anything. You feel nothing but no point explaining to anyone knowing they won't understand as they haven't been through depression and that?
From my experience though, all feelings change. The same one might come back time and time again, but it doesn't stay constant forever! It just feels like it is that way! I look at the tough feelings… read more
New mental help counselor made error. They don't accept my insurance and feeling hopeless 😪 I have a party to attend tonight and feel like I'm falling apart!
There are alternate choices, like going to bed or medicating yourself. I personally take it as a part of life. And I leave it at that.
Started TMS this week, 3 treatments so far. Those of you that found TMS helpful in treating your Depression, about how long did it take to start feeling a difference? I know everyone is different, but it would be nice to hear any feelings or time frames on how long it took to start feeling better. Thank you!
Be 100% honest 😊
That’s one of my sayings as well Lisa