Melancholic Depression

[Sailingtoabetterday]

Any have experience with Melancholic Depression? I realize that I don’t just have MDD. Mornings are horrible, and no feelings of joy or just fleeting. What I read is it needs a different treatment approach? Help! Thanks so much

[Mumma_h]

Not entirely sure what melancholy deppression is ,have heard of it though. As a person who suffered extreme deppression for many years I can say that finding something that just gives you a little kick ,a little spark ,no matter how small , it can kick start the road to recovery. I get a kick out of a bit of home diy and seeing something change f I'm blah to beautiful,get down and dirty in my veggie garden ( just me and the soil) no great expect ations out there,the plants don't demand much from me like life can😁. Cuddling my cats( sometimes I think I like that more than they do hahaha) .Even if it doesn't bring you much happiness there and then,every little thing helps to begin healing to you. Don't be discouraged if you only feel a little happiness it takes time for our brain to heal and be able to feel what we used to . The brain is INCREDIBLE,it can grow and change ,all the little receptors and cells CAN heal. Trust me,if I can get better anyone can!! And ALWAYS have hope,for me that's where my healing started. God bless ,hope your feeling better soon ,I know all to well what a cruel and life ruining thing deppression can be . Prayer for a full recovery coming your way!! 💗🌈🤗

[Sailingtoabetterday in reply to Mumma_h]

Thanks so much for your kind words and support. I have been trying to find small things to be excited about. I’m coming up on two years of battling this, and it’s so difficult sometimes. Mornings are the worst, like clockwork I feel shitty when I wake up. I’m glad you were able to come out of it. I long for that day!