I'm depressed

[Singgirl3]

I am new and I am here because I suffer from anxiety and depression. My depression has been extremely bad lately and I just don't know what to do about it anymore.

[kitty2017]

Why r u depressed? Reason?

[Singgirl3 in reply to kitty2017]

I don't really know why it just kinda came upon me about 2 months ago. I don't remember a time when I was happy

[kitty2017 in reply to Singgirl3]

How old are you? Depression usually has a reason - loss, failure, neglect, abuse?

[Singgirl3 in reply to kitty2017]

I am 17 years old.

[kitty2017 in reply to Singgirl3]

Think of a reason why you are unhappy ..

[Singgirl3 in reply to kitty2017]

I honestly have no idea. I have a pretty good life. Nothing really caused this.

[kitty2017 in reply to Singgirl3]

So why you think you are depressed. Any symptoms?

[Singgirl3 in reply to kitty2017]

My therapist has diagnosed me as depressed because I have lost interest in things I used to love. I have felt upset/numb to thinks for over 2 months.

[kitty2017 in reply to Singgirl3]

Sorry to hear that. But again you should think of why you feel this way-- depression is usually caused by a negative event in life- loss, failure, neglect, death, abuse, anything out of the ordinary. Think about it... find the reason and try to fix the problem.

[levymaria]

Hi Singgirl3,

I also suffer from depression and anxiety, it's very common for it to be harder on certain days and almost nonexistent on others. You can definitely try working out, taking a hot bath with Epsom salt, massage therapy. Please come back and update on how you're feeling and what new things you're doing to battle against depression! Remember you are not alone 😊

[narahman2]

Hi there, I am in the same boy with the anxiety and depression. So unpredictable when it hits and it hits hard. I know the feeling. And there is not always a solid reason for it to occur. There doesn't have to be. Sometimes a life event can provoke what may already be there underlying but depression can also just read it's ugly head with no apparent reason. I know it's hard. I try to just take things day by day and know that the pain is temporary no matter how awful it may feel in the moment.

[Blackdogdoc]

Hang in there! It's good you have a therapist to talk to,,, do you take medication? Try to do the basics, talk about it with someone, try to do some form of regular aerobic exercise, try to get regular full nights of sleep, know that you will feel better, sometimes you have to just tough it out while trying to do the the things that will help you recover. Know that you are not alone, millions of people are suffering from depression . I have suffered with depression since my late teenage years am now 50,,,, I went untreated until I was about 30,,, I so wish I would have got help sooner.

Good luck to you and don't give up trying!!

[DanaLynn]

Hi Singgirl3,

I just wanted you to know that you are not alone. My first terrible bout of depression/anxiety didn't appear until I was in my mid 20's. There are times that depression occurs without any reason that you can point your finger at. Sometimes depression is indeed genetically based.

I was wondering if you take medication? If so, it may have just stopped working or isn't effective any longer. Something else to consider is if there are any others in your family that suffer from depression or anxiety or something similar. There is a huge genetic factor to depression. I've read that if one parent has depression, the children have a 50% chance of dealing with it.

I know how awful it is. The good news is that it does go away, you will not always feel this way. I see that you said you are seeing a therapist. It's one thing to diagnose depression but you need treatment. I am on medication and I will be for life I am sure. Other things that help me when I am struggling is exercise, walking, running, with a friend if possible. A good multivitamin, vitamin B complex for sure. Keep yourself active, try to get enough rest, and try to eat healthy and get some sunshine. You also need to have somebody to vent to, a parent, sibling or close friend. It's tough stuff to deal with but just keep putting one foot in front of the other.

[Singgirl3 in reply to DanaLynn]

I am not on medication. And no one else in my family has depression. And my friends don't really understand my depression so when I try to vent they don't really care or listen.

[DanaLynn in reply to Singgirl3]

Maybe you should discuss medication with your therapist and he/she could get you in to see a psychiatrist who can actually prescribe medication for you. How is your appetite and sleep?

[Singgirl3 in reply to DanaLynn]

I have been on many different medications before and they don't really help. I also don't have the money for them right now

[DanaLynn in reply to Singgirl3]

Can you sleep and eat?

[Singgirl3 in reply to DanaLynn]

I can't sleep well and I don't eat much

[DanaLynn]

I really think that exercising and starting vitamins will help--even if just a small amount. There are so many meds to try as well. Many times if you don't have the money, the doctor will give you samples. You don't say how involved your parents are. Maybe they could help set a doctors visit up with you.

[Singgirl3 in reply to DanaLynn]

My mom thinks I make up my depression for attention

[DanaLynn in reply to Singgirl3]

Oh my, that's not good. Maybe she should go with you to therapy?

[Singgirl3 in reply to DanaLynn]

She doesn't know I go to therapy

[jrae13]

Please remember you are not alone. Keep talking to others until you find that person who listens. I am going through the same right now. My husband thinks that my depression and anxiety is made up for attention. We don't choose this for ourselves, and just like any other illness our minds get sick too. Feel free to message me to talk if you need.