Depression- lost yourself

[LHall123]

Does anyone ever feel that they've just lost themselves, that there not to same person they were before all this stuff happened as if they've lost your personality and it's been locked away in this spell of depression?

[Hidden]

Hi I understand that concept very well and think it is very common. I am slightly different in that I have suffered depression from childhood so don't know how I might have been without it. I used to get very confused with doctors/counsellor saying we will get you back to how you were before! I couldn't get to grips with that.

Fortunately my depression has mainly been mild, but with some periods of severe where I do lose my personality and most of all my strange sense of humour. That's always the first thing to go and the first thing to come back when it lessens. So I guess in that sense I can relate to what you are saying.

Can we help at all? This is a very safe and friendly place to talk about how you are feeling. We will do our best to help and support you, so just jump in if anything particular is bothering you and you want feedback. We all understand depression here. x

[vikki]

It's not just me then?? Yes I feel like that I have felt like that for over 18months now. Now and again I manage to find myself but it never lasts, and I really find it hard to get excited about anything , like there is never anything to look forward to.

Well I have now I have my daughter who is pregnant with my first grandchild, but then I have the added worry as she has recently been diagnosed with Fibro.

I never use to let anything bother me but now I could cry over spoiled milk!

Vikki xx

[welly10]

Hi l hall

Yes you do lose yourself and all that you was about.but you have changed you have or are seeing a part of life through different eyes but that will make you understand more about life and people when you get to the end of your tunnel.

It changes you for the better even though what your going through is hell.keep a daily diary and when your better read back through it and it will suprise you but do not despair think of all these actors who are not themselves and the people who act different to try to impress and gloat you my friend will be yourself in the knowledge that you changed had an illness then got better you will be able to tap into those emotions and feelings you had while I'll and will be able to use them in the future.be strong and you will come out the other end take all the help you can do not be ashamed and get better.

[LHall123]

Thank you guys! Now I understand I'm not the only one, really wise words from all of you! Thank you!

[Cjchester]

Yes even on the days that I feel vaguely myself, The anxiety is always there, and just makes me react out of character to situations ,

[NgaireM]

I do not recognise the person who inhabits my body. She is angry, tearful and lacks any confidence. She is a miserable old woman and she will not leave - tenants rights she says!

I have not the strength for an eviction order yet 😢

Ngaire xx