Need support.

[Dolphin80]

I’m feeling quite depressed. Please send me supportive words. I suffer with anxiety/depression.

[Starrlight]

Beautiful Dolphin, it will be okay. ❤️

[Dolphin80 in reply to Starrlight]

Thank you.

[Dakota11]

I am feeling the same way. It cant always be like this. It has to get better soon. I hope your day gets better. Sending you hugs!

[Dolphin80 in reply to Dakota11]

Thank you.

[LiveandLetLive42]

Awww Dolphine I'm sorry! I hope you feel better <3

[Dolphin80 in reply to LiveandLetLive42]

Thank you.

[Dolphin14]

Hi Dolphin80

What's been going on?

[Dolphin80 in reply to Dolphin14]

I’ve been feeling very depressed here lately. I don’t know why. Well I’m depressed about my weight. I need to lose weight. But my mood felt flatlined. I take meds. Trying to balance them now. I just want to feel better soon.

[Dolphin14 in reply to Dolphin80]

I'm sorry you are struggling. Are you able to do any exercise? Walking or something? For me that helps my mood and keeps the weight in check.

[Dolphin80 in reply to Dolphin14]

It’s hard because I don’t have much motivation to do so. But I do want to feel better.

[Dolphin14 in reply to Dolphin80]

I understand. Getting motivated is tough with depression.

When you feel you can handle it just try 15 minutes. Take the stairs if you are out. Don't use the elevator if you are physically ok to do that. The little things add up

[Dolphin80 in reply to Dolphin14]

And thank you.

[Dolphin14 in reply to Dolphin80]

Your welcome Dolphin

[Dolphin80 in reply to Dolphin14]

I need to take my daughter on more walks. She’s 2. But it’s hard when you feel so depressed. I’m always tired.

[Dolphin14 in reply to Dolphin80]

Try and do the best you can. A gentle push but don't overwhelm yourself.

[Dolphin80 in reply to Dolphin14]

I’m trying. Thank you. I just want to know that I will be ok.

[Dolphin14 in reply to Dolphin80]

You will be ok. You are strong and you will get through this.

There are so many ups and downs with depression. Don't put too much pressure on yourself.

Is your Dr or therapist aware of how you are feeling?

[Dolphin80 in reply to Dolphin14]

Yes, my doctor knows. I don’t have a therapist right now but want to get one.

[Dolphin14 in reply to Dolphin80]

Good keep your doctor in the loop. I hope you do find a therapist. For me it has helped so much

[Dolphin80 in reply to Dolphin14]

Do you know about ECT by chance? I wonder if it works for depression.

[Dolphin14 in reply to Dolphin80]

I don't know enough about it to comment on.

Speak to your Md about what else is available other than meds.

[Dolphin80 in reply to Dolphin14]

I wonder what a permanent fix would be for depression. Hmm.

[Dolphin14 in reply to Dolphin80]

I'm doing ok on meds and therapy. I do yoga and walk and I meditate.

I do still have periods where I'm depressed but I'm able to get myself back on track.

I hope you find something that makes you feel better. I know there are new things out there. Not sure how they work or if they can help get rid of it completely. Definitely worth asking about.

[Dolphin80 in reply to Dolphin14]

Thank you very much.

[iamme02 in reply to Dolphin80]

I am having the exact same struggles. I feel ya! I need to lose weight, it's causing other problems, but it won't come off. Just wanted to let you know you're not alone. Trying to keep positive...We can do this.

[Dolphin80 in reply to iamme02]

Thank you.

[Catatvet05]

Sending you hugs, we all need a hug. ❤️

[Dolphin80 in reply to Catatvet05]

Thank you.

[jesca18 in reply to Catatvet05]

Sending you a hug 🤗

[bonkers65]

It's not impossible that you may feel better. I hope so.

[Dolphin14]

How are you today Dolphin80

[Dolphin80 in reply to Dolphin14]

Hi Dolphin14, I’m so so. Depression still there.

[Dolphin14 in reply to Dolphin80]

Were you able to do anything for you today?

[Dolphin80 in reply to Dolphin14]

I’m working but I bought myself a nice necklace today.

[Dolphin14 in reply to Dolphin80]

Excellent on buying yourself a gift

[Dolphin80 in reply to Dolphin14]

I’m about to do a presentation. Nervous.

[Dolphin14 in reply to Dolphin80]

Ok.... deep breaths I'm sure you've done this before and done ok?

Tell yourself you can do this. Because you can

[Dolphin80 in reply to Dolphin14]

Ok thank you. I will be back.

[Dolphin14 in reply to Dolphin80]

Ok good luck. Let me know how you do

[Dolphin80 in reply to Dolphin14]

I actually didn’t have to go. 🙂 is there a support group in HealthUnlocked? Thank you for talking to me , for your support.

[Dolphin14 in reply to Dolphin80]

Even better you didn't have to go. Eliminate some stress for you.

Support is here on the forum. I don't know of any other groups

Are there any groups I your area? Mayb you MD can assist you? Things will be done via Zoom I'm sure.

I'm always here to support you Dolphin80.

[Dolphin80 in reply to Dolphin14]

Thank you so much!! I’m just praying to feel better soon.

[Dolphin80 in reply to Dolphin14]

I’m still feeling depressed unfortunately. My meds have been adjusted but I guess it takes time to work. Sucks to feel so depressed. I just want to feel better.

[Dolphin80 in reply to Dolphin14]

I don’t know why I’m so depressed. I’ve been suffering from depression/anxiety most of my life. I know I’m depressed about my weight. I want to lose weight but it’s hard. Then, covid is very challenging for me, not having the work social interaction is hard on me. Then I have a 2 year old. I want to feel happy for her. But it’s hard when you suffer with depression.

[Dolphin80 in reply to Dolphin14]

Thank you so much for your support. I just want to feel better. My depression is bad. But hoping and praying meds will kick in. I just am praying to get better. I’ve been depressed since mid August. But meds were just recently adjusted. I wish there was a quick fix to depression but there isn’t.

[Dolphin80 in reply to Dolphin14]

The other thing that is hard is that my doc recommends the partial hospitalization program for me but I can’t do it as I work 32 hours a week and take care of my 2 year old daughter. And the program is full time Monday through Friday. Instead of that then I’m searching for a therapist. But I’m on a wait list for that.

[Dolphin80 in reply to Dolphin14]

Please continue to support me if you don’t mind. I need support right now.

[Dolphin14 in reply to Dolphin80]

Hi Dolphin80

The meds do take time. I've had to change meds a few times to get where I am today. It's been a long process for me.

It's hard to find something that will keep us above water when we start to sink. For me it was exercise. At the height of my depression I stopped doing it as I could do nothing. Eventually I took the leap back in. I had to push myself but I did it.

I hope the search for the therapist is a priority at this point? Where your Md wants the day program, and you obviously can't do that, they need to get you into someone soon.

If you want we can pm?

[Dolphin80 in reply to Dolphin14]

Thank u so much. I just want to get better.

[Dolphin80 in reply to Dolphin14]

Yes I’m trying to get a therapist.

[Dolphin80 in reply to Dolphin14]

And I’m scared of my heart for some reason. It’s an obsession of mine. All I want is to be happy. My mood is kinda flat now but doing chores is helping a little.

[Dolphin14 in reply to Dolphin80]

Yes keeping busy does help. Doing your chores keels you busy and gives you some satisfaction because you completed something.

Keep plugging along. Don't give up.

Reach out when you need support someone is always here.

[Dolphin80 in reply to Dolphin14]

Ok thank you. I’m trying.

[Dolphin80 in reply to Dolphin14]

I feel bad but I’m trying.

[Dolphin80 in reply to Dolphin14]

Depression is making me so tired too.

[Catatvet05 in reply to Dolphin80]

Hope all went okay today. Sorry for late response. Sending you hugs.

[Dolphin80 in reply to Catatvet05]

Thank you. Still depressed. Hanging in there.

[Catatvet05 in reply to Dolphin80]

Going for long walks sometimes helps.

[Dolphin80 in reply to Dolphin14]

I need a support group. I’m just so depressed. Boo. I just want to get better.

[Dolphin80 in reply to Dolphin14]

How are you?

[Dolphin14 in reply to Dolphin80]

I'm doing well thank you for asking.

I'm hoping as the days go on you will feel a bit better. How is the weather in your area? Can you take your daughter out for a little walk?