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Well, I have alot of writing if I wrote down all my problems. Really I am looking for help now! I have been battling depression for years, but on and off for the last 4 or 5 years I have been prescribed different drugs such as Paxal, Lexapro, Effexor, Xanax, Zoloft, I hate feeling I can't control this and having to use medication. I feel stupid when I try to talk to people about what I am feeling, because really, I don't know why I feel this way. I am looking for someone to talk to that actually understands. I have started drinking, smoking cigarettes, and I am not proud to say this, but also smoke marijuana. I am a nursing student. I have a 2 year old son. I want to talk to someone that will NOT judge me, but help. I need help besides medication. When I try to talk to my mom, her first quetion is "Have you taken your medicine?" I would never hurt my child, but I would consider hurting myself in order to stop being in pain. SOme days I don't want to get out of bed. I don't work, I currently get unemployment. I am not motivated anymore. If you would like to hear me whine and think you can help and just listen to me, PLEASE contact me. I dont know how much more I can handle being on the emotional roller coaster...Thanks
Hi Stephanie, this is Lynne. A book I've read called "Self-Esteem" by Matthew McKay and Patrick Fanning helped me start to work on my self-esteem which was, I found out, a big part of my depression. I have been dealing intensely with major depression and dysthymia (mild chronic depression) for the past 14 years and I have been on disability because of it. It's hard when people don't understand what you are going through. When people tell me they've been down too, my reply is that what they've experienced is Depression 101. I have a PhD in depression. This helps people see that I am more than just blue. Unfortunately, there are so many things that can contribute to one's depression that it is hard to find out what it is. Another book that helped me is "How to Heal Depression" by Harold H. Bloomfield and Peter McWilliams. Hope these can help you on your journey to wellness. Both of these can be found at Amazon.com for good prices if you look at the "used book" section.
Dear Stephanie, I read your story & very much sympthize with you I am a 52 yr. old widow, and have suffered with major depression since I was 17 . My husband took his own life almost 8 years ago, and all I've done is get worse, I don't want to get out of bed, nor do I even have the desire to bathe myself. It's awful, I want so much to get better. People who do not suffer from depression do not understand. " I Too Scream & no one hears " I do wish you the best & hope u get better.
Hi Stephanie - Those who don't suffer what we're experiencing cannot possibly understand the debilitating effects it can have on a person. (Frankly, I'm getting a little tired of people telling me to "get over it", or say that all I'm doing is being a crybaby or pitying myself. If only it were that easy.) I however, fully understand what you're going through, and although the circumstances surrounding yours and my depression may differ, the end result is the same. You are not alone. You may feel that way, but believe me you're not. It took me a long time to realize that myself. Anytime you want to talk, just say the word
OMG. This is how I feel;I feel like no one understands what I am currently facing. I am a college student that is on a scholarship and is pushing to succeed but its difficult because of my mood. I don't want to get out of bed, last night I actually cried myself to sleep. It's just so hard. Especially now that I am in transition. 18 now going to a whole different therapist after adjusting. I believe the reason why I am not consistent in my walk is because things in my life was not consistent when I was young. Happy...I'm like what is happy? I haven't been happy for so long. However, I've been satisfied for the moment. Silently I cry but only I hear and see the tears. I feel kind of relieved that I am not alone in this world. We can uplift each other. We have to beat this depression! By the way, I have Major Depressive Disorder and I am currently on Prozac.
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Dear Stephanie, I read your story & very much sympthize with you I am a 52 yr. old widow, and have suffered with major depression since I was 17 . My husband took his own life almost 8 years ago, and all I've done is get worse, I don't want to get out of bed, nor do I even have the desire to bathe myself. It's awful, I want so much to get better. People who do not suffer from depression do not understand. " I Too Scream & no one hears " I do wish you the best & hope u get better.
