Depression?

[AngieDoogles]

Originally Posted by Gina

we are always here for you...

Thanks guys! I really appreciate all of your helpful advice and information, as well as your support. I just wanted to reiterate that I am NOT feeling depressed right now. It's an on again/off again thing that happens every once in a while. It just scared me this past time because it was more severe than normal. I feel just fine more than 90% of the time.

You may be on to something, Diana. I'm not sure if it happened at the same time or not, but the weather has warmed up and I'm feeling better. Maybe it's connected. However, I also have "skeletons" like Rivermom from SO long ago, so it could just be those issues popping up again. I get a really strong desire to write bad memories down when I'm depressed, so maybe that's therapeutic in some way?

Anyway, thanks again everyone! You guys are awesome!

Originally Posted by AngieDoogles

Thanks guys! I really appreciate all of your helpful advice and information, as well as your support. I just wanted to reiterate that I am NOT feeling depressed right now. It's an on again/off again thing that happens every once in a while. It just scared me this past time because it was more severe than normal. I feel just fine more than 90% of the time.

You may be on to something, Diana. I'm not sure if it happened at the same time or not, but the weather has warmed up and I'm feeling better. Maybe it's connected. However, I also have "skeletons" like Rivermom from SO long ago, so it could just be those issues popping up again. I get a really strong desire to write bad memories down when I'm depressed, so maybe that's therapeutic in some way?

Anyway, thanks again everyone! You guys are awesome!

I have also dealt with serious depression. Not since I have had my son (he is 2) but that may be because I have been on anti-depressants for 2 years! It has helped me out so much. If you ever need to talk, I will honestly be here for you! I know how you feel! I havent been depressed in a very long time, but when I was, boy was it bad. When I was 18 I was even suicidal. I thank the Lord I am not that way anymore!

[AngieDoogles]

Originally Posted by KikiLane

I have also dealt with serious depression. Not since I have had my son (he is 2) but that may be because I have been on anti-depressants for 2 years! It has helped me out so much. If you ever need to talk, I will honestly be here for you! I know how you feel! I havent been depressed in a very long time, but when I was, boy was it bad. When I was 18 I was even suicidal. I thank the Lord I am not that way anymore!

Thank you. I just might take you up on your offer if I'm feeling bad. It's nice to have someone to talk to who is not directly involved in my life. I would feel so awkward talking to someone I know.

It's also nice to know that I'm not alone. Thanks!!

[katcarasella]

Angie, I'm keeping you in my prayers. Believe me, I know what you're going through. I'm having a bad bout of it this week, I've been in the same P.J.s since Sunday nite. I've blown off two Doctor appointments already this week, and just don't have the energy or will to drag myself to her office. All I want to do is sleep, and when my phone rang today I through it across the room. I know I have to get back on some new meds or something. I'm bipolar, but I think these past few months have played a big part in my current mindset.
Hugs, Kat

[pearl]

i've dealt with it on and off in the past, after my daughter was born it was worse. it many times is a chemical thing that you can't help.
exercise did help me. and an antidepressant. there are some good ones, but it can take several tries for a person to find one that works best for them. they could help you during the times you are in the throes of it.
i've been off the medication for several years now, somehow i don't have depression any more.
books about depression that focused on cognitive thinking also were helpful.
Seasonal Affective Disorder is the sunlight thing. definitely get sun when you are in that state of mind!
it really is a black feeling. really like a black hole.

[Ponyup]

Angie, I don't know what you are going through exactly, but I can empathize. My issues are anxiety not despression. In fact I'm very seldom depressed, but i feel anxious & paniced a lot. I'm actual doing really good right now, but my most recent bout (that you all know about) made me realize I need to see a therapist. I've only had one session but she came to the conclusion that a lot of my issues stem from when I almost drown when I was 3. I knew a lot of supperficial problems came from that but she drew deeper lines. Maybe going to a conceler just once could make you see correlations that you are unable to see on your own & once you know that underlying cause you might be more able to work through it. Please take care of yourself & don't feel ashamed a lot of us have things we struggle with. My therapist thinks I have mild agoraphobia, i thought she was crazy, but now that i think about it I have withdrawn from public places more & more since getting out of college, with out addressing this issue it could continue to get worse & i could be home bound or something. So I think you need to do something to address these issues. I would be happy to listen anytime. I'm usually on all day from 8-5 monday thru friday.

[DianaB]

Originally Posted by katcarasella

Angie, I'm keeping you in my prayers. Believe me, I know what you're going through. I'm having a bad bout of it this week, I've been in the same P.J.s since Sunday nite. I've blown off two Doctor appointments already this week, and just don't have the energy or will to drag myself to her office. All I want to do is sleep, and when my phone rang today I through it across the room. I know I have to get back on some new meds or something. I'm bipolar, but I think these past few months have played a big part in my current mindset.
Hugs, Kat

I'm sure that your body just needs the rest, Kathy. After all you've been through a lot in the past few weeks and really, the last year. Don't put off your appointments for too long. Maybe get them rescheduled for next week after you've had time to rest.

[cindy0721]

maybe it's just a chemical imbalance....

[Mandy]

Mood swings/depression, oh yes i have it, i get depressed at times, i used to hide it, coz i wanted to put up this happy face, but hey... that's HARD work, and there's no way to really hide it, but i never wanted people to think i was having a "pity party" so then i isolated myself when i was going thru one, but that sure doesnt help either! It's best to talk about to someone that's really willing to listen. Last week i was really down, so i came here to spill my beanbag LOL... ive come to realize that my online friends have better ears, and understanding.
You are definatly NOT alone, but it does feel "lonely" when you going thru one, it sux BIG time!
I have so many skeletons in my closet, and they open the doors from time to time, and bammmm comes guilt, anger, frustration, sadness, you name it, it's there.
Ive got happy pills that i do take when i feel like that, ive been to counselling for a huge issue, but having studied counselling myself, i didnt find that very helpful. I know i need to deal with my issues, one at a time, but keeping that closet closed is so much easier. *SIGH*

Hugs to you, and never feel alone, we are all here for you!!