Depression

I am suffering from depression and panic attacks. Just spent three day locked in house unable to pull myself together. Never lasted this long before. Just want to talk to someone with same problems to see how others deal with it. Thank You

My hurt is so deep that i actually called a suicide hotline today. I haven't acted upon my thoughts because I have two young children, but i just want the pain to stop. I'm treated like i'm crazy for feeling the way i do. the sadness is unbearable. I'm finding it hard to even type...there's just so much i can't put it all here. i really just need someone to share with, communicate with. email? chat?

KW,

I'm assuming that if you called the suicide hotline instead of your doctor, that means you don't have one. You need to get a psychiatrist as soon as possible. You can get a recommendation from your family doctor.

These suicidal feelings are caused by your depression. They will go away once you get treated. Trust me, it is possible. I suffered from depression for twenty years. I was diagnosed and started treatment eighteen years ago, and life is completely different. You owe it to yourself, and your children, to get better.

KW,

Bless your heart. I've had those thoughts too. It's one of the worst feelings in the world. The good news is that there is a great deal of help available now. I can't diagnose, but it really sounds as if you're experiencing depression. You can always come here and post, and I'm glad you did, but you really do need to call your doctor about this and get a referral to a good psychologist or psychiatrist. You may need counseling, medication, or both.

Please do make that call. You'll be so glad you did.

Please keep us posted?

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Originally posted by nakw:
My hurt is so deep that i actually called a suicide hotline today. I haven't acted upon my thoughts because I have two young children, but i just want the pain to stop. I'm treated like i'm crazy for feeling the way i do. the sadness is unbearable. I'm finding it hard to even type...there's just so much i can't put it all here. i really just need someone to share with, communicate with. email? chat?