depression relapse

[vc__]

I joint this group because am having a depression relapse. most people dealing with depression sometimes seek help and get better but in my case, I didn't get better I kind of learnt to live with it. I was too ashamed to seek help or do anything at all and now am doing it all again. am isolating myself again. I don't wanna go back to that time I don't wanna have that empty feeling again. I couldn't talk to anyone about this. no even noticed when I was depressed. I just don't wanna feel so awfully empty all the time I just don't wanna feel worthless. if there is anyone dealing with this please reach out

[Sober2007]

Dear VC, I'm sorry to hear you are feeling depression come back on. I know that can be scary and frustrating, since I've been going through the same thing myself for the past couple of months. It's easy to get down about what we can't always control, which makes it more difficult to take positive steps to recover. I would suggest that you try to see a doctor or counselor as soon as possible and be 100% honest with them about what you're feeling and going through. It can be hard to reach out for help, but sometimes it is the very best thing we can do. You are in my thoughts and prayers today.

[JAYnLA]

Welcome - we're glad you're here. I want to urge you to seek help. There is seriously no shame in it at all. Therapy or psychiatry - whichever is more appealing to you - has been a staple of my process in getting through this. Pain is inevitable in life but long suffering is optional.

[Hidden]

I have complex ptsd anxiety and bouts of depression. I get in those funks, those blah, isolated times. I try to understand what my mind and body need during those times. I either have too much idle time and I need to fill that time with work, busy work, hobby, something that can occupy my mind and sometimes, I just need some down time. My mind needs some down time. Watch a movie, tv show, music, something that occupies my mind with nothing more than just relax, down time. 24 hrs in a day. 8 hrs ish for sleep, 8 hrs ish for work and 8 hrs ish for me time. Hope this helps, try to read what your mind is needing.

[vc__ in reply to Hidden]

thank you. i've been trying to occupy my mind with work but sometimes i feel too discouraged and uninterested

[Hidden in reply to vc__]

Get that, I put ish in the 24 hrs so maybe more fun time vs work and sleep