Depression

[mentalcase]

I just joined this site and am glad that I found it. I suffer from depression almost every day. I don't have any friends or family that understand and no one to talk to.

[alfreddy7]

Welcome,

We are all here for you.

[mentalcase in reply to alfreddy7]

Thank you.

[finefrenzy127]

Welcome! My family is the same way, they can't understand my depression and anxiety. I was diagnosed at 12 so by now you would think they would have gained some insight. I am now 46 and still put on a smile and act like everything is great! This community is not only supportive but also very knowledgeable. Happy that you joined, you definitely came to the right place!

[mentalcase in reply to finefrenzy127]

Thank you. I'm 68 and probably had the depression all my life but was put on medication in the 80's. I've been put on lots of different antidepressants but they only work for awhile then have to be changed. They've run out of meds for me.

[Pearl67 in reply to mentalcase]

Welcome! Great place for support!!! So sorry about the med issues!! Have you thought of doing a gene test for your medication? There are several out there. Two I can think of are Gene-folio and Genesite. They target which ones are most likely to work with your genes and possibly lead you down a better med path. I know personally, Genefolio also checks for meds for pain and for anesthesia, which are good to know as well.Keep coming back. Lots of people who relate and will support you❤️

[mentalcase in reply to Pearl67]

No I haven't done these. I'm sure they cost and I don't have the money.

[Pearl67 in reply to mentalcase]

If you have insurance check them out!

[mentalcase in reply to Pearl67]

I will. Thank you.

[mentalcase in reply to Pearl67]

I did research about these and fortunately there is a doctor here who does the genesight psychotropic test and my insurance will cover it. I have an appointment in May. Hopefully I may be seeing the light at the end of the tunnel about my depression. I sure hope it works for me. I even researched ECT and transcranial magnetic therapy but I don't really want to do these. Thank you for telling me about these.

[Pearl67 in reply to mentalcase]

Awesome! I am so, so happy to pass along hope❤️

[mentalcase]

Thank you.

[mentalcase]

Thank you.

[mentalcase]

I don't know how to do that.

[Melancholy12]

Well now you have a place to find friends and like minded people to talk to.

[mentalcase in reply to Melancholy12]

Thank you.

[JohnPB]

You have some friends here. I do not have many friends, and it is difficult feeling alone. I usually call people and not many call me. Healthy relationships are important. There is an organization you might have heard of called NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness). They have support groups and resources. Here is a link to their website. nami.org/Home

[mentalcase in reply to JohnPB]

Yes I've been to their site but didn't see anything to help.

[JohnPB in reply to mentalcase]

They might not have groups that meet in person. It might be online. What type of support are you looking for?

[mentalcase in reply to JohnPB]

I was just searching around and found this one. It's what I was looking for. I have others to talk to here and that's what I need because I don't have friends.

[JohnPB in reply to mentalcase]

Glad to hear you have found what you need.

[mentalcase in reply to JohnPB]

Thank you and I'm glad I did also.

[mentalcase]

Thank you. I definitely need friends.

[mentalcase]

I did and I messaged you.

[mentalcase]

I don't know what either of those are.

[mentalcase]

I have messages and Facebook messenger

[Hidden]

Welcome!😀

[mentalcase in reply to Hidden]

Thank you.

[mentalcase]

Thank you for this. I do have essential oils, when I use them. That would be great for me, the under the tongue. I just spent Friday night through Sunday morning depressed about a boyfriend that I lived with for almost 16 years who passed away 8 years ago. I had no one to talk to during this time. One of my granddaughters posted on Facebook how much she was missing him right now with 2 pictures and it just tore me up when I saw them. I cried off and on all night Friday. I was up all night plus last night also. I just don't want to sleep or go to bed. My ex husband came to check on me Sunday because I wasn't in church and he was worried about me. I can't talk to him about this spouse because he is so jealous of him. He told me Sunday that he can't measure up to him and no one can. We spent almost 16 years together with only one argument and I was so spoiled. He did all the cooking and house cleaning and wouldn't let me help. We had a perfect relationship and it was the first time in my life that I'd been happy. The grieving never stops and I will always love and miss him. I do pray quite a bit and go to church every Sunday. I read my Bible and devotional books every night. It's a lonely life but God helps some of that because I know He is always with me.

[mentalcase]

By reading on here you see something about me. I've been living with depression for many years and have been on so many medicines that work for awhile and then quit. My doctor is running out of things to try me on. I suffer from bipolar, PTSD, borderline personality disorder and anxiety plus my depression. I'm on Buspar for my anxiety and it is my miracle drug. I used to worry so much that I made myself sick, and now I don't worry about anything. Whatever happens, happens. I changed my phone number 2 months ago so I wouldn't have to speak to my daughter and one of my sons. I can't take anymore of the hurt, having my heart ripped out and the drama. I don't allow drama in my life and live a peaceful life. I hate to say it, but I don't even miss them. My daughter and I talked on the phone every day but she wasn't there for me when I needed someone because she doesn't understand what I'm going through. She has no empathy and no feelings. My youngest son and I used to get along good but it got to where he was judging, belittling and talking to me in a way that he had no right to do. I just got tired of all of it and won't give either one of them my phone number. My oldest son hasn't spoken to me in probably 8 years and I don't know why. He sends me a text on my birthday and usually the holidays. When I call him he doesn't answer the phone nor return my messages. So you see, I live a screwed up life with no one there for me except my ex husband. I have one brother left out of 8 children in my family but he never comes to see me and we haven't talked for about 2 or 3 weeks. He doesn't want to hear about any of my problems and has his head stuck so far up his wife's butt that he doesn't want anything to do with anyone else. I could go on and on about myself but it would take 2 or 3 books to tell you about me.

[mocuatoi]

I'm so glad to find this connection suffering from depression and I feel alone. I'm so anyone have time and helpful tips I'm greatly appeciated

[Hidden in reply to mocuatoi]

Welcome to this site, mocuatoi! 🌿🌱🌸 You can post new questions or problems and we will do our best to help! As you can see you are not alone here. We’re all in this together! 😀🦋