Major depression

[Geodog]

I have been depressed my entire life, but I have never ever been this far down. I talked to my psychiatrist, she said stay the course with meds. I don't think that they are working. My therapist will only see me once a week, so I have 6 days in between to lay on the couch, and not do a damn thing.

[mauv]

I have dealt with depression my entire life since age 12 but didn’t go onto meds until age 21. I really don’t know if meds work any more. I am trying a Fisher Wallace home machine for depression. It is suppose to build your serotonin level when you are depressed. Look into it on line. They run so sales on it. They have one now. Trial for 30 days risk free, can return if not effective. Has helped many people with major depression. I am willing to try anything to keep me from going into the black pit. When I am in it I will to anything to get out of it. Have been in mine for 2 1/2 months now. This is why I am trying the Fisher Wallace. I hope this helps you Geodog.

[Geodog in reply to mauv]

Thank you, I will certainly look into it. I think meds are not helping me, willing to try anything.

[mentalcase]

I also deal with depression every day. I've been on so many different meds for it that they're running out of things to try on me. They work for awhile and then stop. You just have to keep trying until you find the right medicine that helps you. I live by myself and it's very lonely especially with depression. I have no one to talk to and no one comes to see me except my ex husband. I just sit around playing games on my phone or sometimes I may watch tv, but not very often. I'm trying to deal with my depression and it's hard when therapists can't help you unless they've been through it. I wish I had a close friend that I could talk to and visit. I like staying at home and that doesn't help depression. I can't get close to people or make friends because I don't trust people.

[finefrenzy127 in reply to mentalcase]

We have very similar stories. Just ended a 8 year relationship and he moved out. Now I just look around and I am constantly reminded of the pain WE both caused. I work from home which is a blessing and a curse! I made myself walk to CVS on my lunch because I needed to get out! Wish I had a friend close by to go out to dinner or even a walk. Stuck in this house so much I am starting to blend in with the wallpaper. Take it day by day and push yourself to get out. Easier said then done trust me I know.

[mentalcase in reply to finefrenzy127]

I've been married to 5 different men, 3 times to one of them. I ended a marriage 5 years ago after only 10 months because we were meant to be only friends. We've been friends for 59 years and we're still are. He's all I have right now. I have an older brother that never comes to see and we don't talk much. Him and I are the only ones left of 8 children. I'm very independent and that's why I was married so many times. I threw away the good ones and kept the bad ones. I live in an apartment complex and only see or talk to one person here, and that might be once every 2 or 3 weeks. I've estranged myself from 2 of my 3 children because I'm tired of them hurting me and ripping my heart out. I changed my phone number and won't give it to them. Sad to say but I don't even miss them. I live a drama free life and can't deal with stress. That's all I got from them. Sorry to write you a book lol but I don't have anyone to talk to and no one understands.