Depression

[RainLover71]

People,don't lose faith,depression can be treated with the right therapy and the right medications,it's a question of finding the right meds for your depression,it's trial and error until you find the right one or combination and then life can become so much easier.Always consult your doctor when coming off meds and don't stop cold turkey because the withdrawl symptoms can be shocking.Don't ever think you're alone either because you're not.

[Hobby10]

Congrats poo44.  You hung in there and found a med that helped u.  And it can really be trial and error.  I imagine that you put in work as well.  Pills don't usually fix things on their own.  Congrats to u.  Nice to hear a success story.

[RainLover71]

That is exactly what I am talking about,you did something about it,I know it's not easy believe me but you took that step and you should be extremely proud of yourself for doing that.Yes,you found the right medication that works for you and now you are living a much better life by the sounds of it.I wish you all the best and continue the great work.

[Poo44clooner]

I agree with you about finding the right medication and having a positive attitude but when you say "get off your big wally and do something about it." That is easier said than done. Sometimes in deep depression it is not a question of mind over matter or even will.
I know. I have finally come out of a very severe, deep depression. Lying in bed was what I did for the longest time but it was not my choice. My daughter would take me to the mall and I did not have the energy to walk. I walked so slowly that an elderly woman came up to me and said "I am walking faster than you." That stung. I did not have the physical energy to lift my legs to walk. I told my psychiatrist about that incident.
Lying in my bed, wanting to shower, but not having the energy to get up and lift my hands to wash my hair. My brain chemistry was so out of whack that it affected me physically.
Just thought that you should know that what you said does not always apply to everyone.
I now shower everyday, clean house, do whatever is necessary for the front and backyards, go shopping, exercise on elliptical, treadmill, and do kettle ball. This change happened because of my wonderful doctor who found the right drug for me which is Parnate. All the new meds and even 30 ECTs did not work for me. But this drug opened my world for me again and I am back in life.
Just thought you should know,
Angela

[RainLover71]

Yeah,well said hobby,I agree,being positive and having the right attitude goes a long way to helping fight and tackle depression.You can lay down in your bed feeling sorry for yourself or you can get off your big wally and do something about it.

[Hobby10]

Rainlover.  Typo.

[Hobby10]

Depression can be unexpressed or repressed emotions.  It's not just feeling "sad" but not allowing yourself to feel all the emotions you need to even if they are painful.  Shame, guilt, fear--- it can eat you alive.  Find stable healthy outlets to explore your emotions and feelings.   I agree with Rainlover it's trial an error on the right med.  I tried a bunch and finally ended up on an antidepressant that was actually prescribed for headaches.   Feel your feelings.  Forgive others and yourself.  Try to contribute to the world in a positive way.  And I agree with Tai lover---- you aren't alone.