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I have had depression off and on all my life. Sometimes I think it is gone, then bang it's back. Have it bad now. I stay in my pj's for days. Have isolated myself. Have appointment to see doc . I just want my old me back. The one that laughs , smiles and has fun.

[jkl5500]

At least you took the first step to get back where you belong. Be sure to tell the doc exactly what the problem is. Don't be embarrassed about anything, or worry about what he or she thinks, or any of that stuff. Cooperate with him or her, and you'll be back on track soon.

Wishing you the best.

[Forestina]

I am the same. I have just realised I have not seen friends for over three months. Have digestive issues at the moment which doesn't help. I just hope I have friends and a job to return too, at the moment just getting through the day and eating is an achievement. The cold wintry weather isn't helping either.

I keep reminding myself though that nothing lasts forever.

[Sprinkle1]

Yes as jk15500 says they can re-ac-cure had them on & off all my life (75 now). If you are lucky you will just have one, but once you have 2 it becomes an on going battle. I have read about it, and my Psych. Dr. confirmed same. Glad you are going to see Dr. I hope it is one open to help you with the depression, other wise I would seek out a Psych. Dr. That improved my life SO much. Been on med's for years, and will stay on them to the end, that is OK by me, am just coming out of a 13 month battle and am now, getting dressed, being busy, laughing and making jokes, it is good to have me back. So I say learn, learn, learn, read, go on line, go to library and pick Dr's brain. Some of them are great (Dr's) and some are not educated in mental health, search out one that knows what they are doing.

Nuff said. I wish you the best, a fellow sufferer with Love/Hugs Sprinkle 1

[fauxartist]

the old you is still in there, and your taking good steps to find them....it will get better, some days stay the same...and yes we just will have bad days too. but with the right help, we can weather through.