Just down

[itcantrainallthetime]

Hello, I have been struggling with my depression lately and I decided to join here to see if it would help. I don’t take medication for my depression and anxiety. I just try to handle it myself. I try being more positive but it’s really like playing pretend.

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Welcome!! We are here for you. 🤗

[itcantrainallthetime in reply to Hidden]

Thank you!

[NWGal]

Welcome! We're all here for each other and will support you. You might want to talk to your PCP about your feelings of depression. Take care of YOU friend!

[KittenMittens22]

I understand about trying to cope on your own. I have a therapist I like taking to but she does always bug me to take meds and that drives me crazy. I don’t like the side effects of drugs and I have a fear of throwing up. Most meds make my stomach hurt so I can’t tough it out.

I have pulled myself out of anxiety and depression without meds many years ago so I know it’s possible. It did take a lot of time though. I honestly believe that exercise, sunlight, and being around good people definitely helps. It’s just harder to do now that I work full time.

I think the positive thinking does help train the brain to not think so negatively or worry but yes it is hard to do. It feels fake. I feel like I have legitimate reasons to feel down and trying to be happy doesn’t seem real.

I don’t really have friends now since I isolate so much since I don’t feel good most of the time. I’ve noticed I’m a lot happier when around a good group of friends or coworkers but I feel like I can’t really control that now.