Hi everyone, I’m new here.
I’ve long suffered from depression. I usually start to feel better when I exercise, meditate, get outside, listen to music and practice positive self-talk. But these things are not working this time. I feel terrible, exhausted and defeated in my efforts. Looking for support and new ideas.
Any recent trauma or major life changes?
Physical changes? Experienced loss?
Lots of weight gain in the last two years. I was diagnosed with a chronic illness last year, but it is well controlled now with medication.
My Dad died about a 18 months ago.
Findit I think you are finding it. These are very real reasons to be experiencing the emotions that you are experiencing.
I'm so sorry about your father's passing. 💕
About 2 years ago I experienced significant trauma which was related to another trauma which happened about 8 years ago.
In the last two years I’ve changed jobs a few times. As of June I’m back at the workplaceI left 2 years ago. The person who was involved in my trauma there is not there anymore.
I’m so sorry. That’s a lot to juggle. I’ve tended to have delayed response to trauma before so don’t be hard on yourself. It’s all a lot to process at times. I’m glad you can make those mental connections. That’s a great start to break things down a bit to find the perspective you need to clear the fog a bit.
Your triggers are valid for you. It makes sense that you’d have some sensitivities in your circumstance.
If you're in therapy, perhaps addressing it there can help produce some new ideas. Any recent med changes? Sending you warm support
Nothing in the last 6 months.
I don’t take anything for depression. I would rather not if I can feel better with non-pharmacological interventions. That said, at this point I’m considering it. I’m also really hesitant to take meds with weight gain as a side effect.
I completely understand about not wanting to take meds... I'm the same way which is why I just joined this site, as another self-help mechanism. At the same time it's important to be able to monitor ourselves in an honest way and if we are struggling to function day-to-day then perhaps medication should be considered.
Thanks for the support.
I suffered from depression and anxiety and meds were not taken care of it one day someone recommended acupuncture to me I thought I would give it a try I have nothing to lose. After five sessions I was totally back to myself I tell anyone who suffering to try it because if it works on them you get your life back
Thanks for the suggestion. I’ve only done acupuncture 1x in my life. I didn’t get the desired effect at the time of inducing labor (I was pregnant, completely uncomfortable, a week past my due date and completely desperate) but I did feel better which was amazing! I think it would be worth a try for depression.
In your experience do you have to keep it going regularly or can your just use as needed once symptoms decrease?
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