Well, here I am again feeling the grasp of depression taking hold. I suffer from anxiety, panic, and depression right now i'm feeling like i'm going to get sick, so I have no energy, I feel body aches and just really tired.
I start to get really negative in my head, and then I start to spiral into depression and start having panic attacks. I tried to talk to a friend a few days ago, but they stopped responding to my texts. Sometimes, I feel like I overwhelm people or make people 'tired' of hearing me, then again that might just be the depression talking.
I just need people who understand to talk too, because my family either doesn't understand or are going through their own issues and can't offer support.
I do therapy, and I did take anti depressants but the medicine's side effects were too strong and I had to stop taking them so i'm left with trying to deal with this on my own (and i've decided too not take med's for depression) So any kind words or support would help a lot.
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Hi MoonDreaming! I like your user name. I wish you were able to try other medications.
It took several tries of medication before I found one I could tolerate. That med saved my life. I think it's great that you have reached out to the supportive community here. Sending hugs.
I talked to my doctor, and she said that the other drugs she would put me on have the same side effects and that I was on the lowest dosage so I decided not to continue with them because I couldn't function at work that way with the side effects.
That's great that you found one that worked for you, I do have an anxiety pill I take as needed but right now it's more depression than anxiety.
What do you do to cope with depression? Any advice?
Get 7-8 hours of sleep each night. Before getting out of bed do Wim Hof guided breathing exercises free on you tube. After your shower rinse in cold water 5 minutes. If you have to take a month to taper colder it’s ok go for time not temperature.. get 40 minutes of daily cardio exercise. You are going to be fine! Pay it forward when you are able.
Hi Moon, nice to meet you...depression is a beast, 'maybe' reconsider taking an AD, if your fortunate to find the right one (thats 1/2 the battle), they can help? I hate taking pills myself, but my mood and mental illness always get the best of me, and I need that extra boost...I to am fighting a deep depression, anxiety, and mood disorder, its really really difficult, I'm not even sure that the meds are helping, its so hard to gage, but I continue with them, maybe they jsut haven't kicked in, Idk?...I have some good days (far n few), but my lows are really LOWWW...like many of us your sounding lonely, (just a speculation), are you getting out? Are you able to work? Getting stuck in your head is a horrible feeling, all the negative thoughts begin to flood your mind, and like you said, the spiralling begins...I'm having a real lack of motivation/energy, and when I can sleep, I resort to it as often as possible, its my escape from my bleak reality, but by far, not the answer..I've got so much housework to catch up on, just cannoot do it right now? This of course, deepens the depression, and the vicious circle starts..mornings are filled with dread n anxiety, but I find if I keep busy, at the end of the day, I feel much better, a sense of accomplishment if you will! Don't mind read, and come to conclusions in your mind that are not at all accurate..IT IS the depression talking, its cruel, and distorts the mind!reach out to that friend again, maybe try calling them instead of texting..not saying you are, but don't isolate, depression will do that to you, again only making it much worse for yourself,,we need people, & this disease is very isolating, we can't do it alone, your setting yourself up for disappointment, something we don't need to add to the mix? Keeping in contact is vital, as much as I don't want to, if I don't make an effort, the small circle I keep would give up and move on..then your left alone/lonely..you got this Moon, really, don't let the disease win, we need to keep fighting, and don't let it define us...sounds like you could really use a hug, and maybe someone special reminding you once and awhile, that your worthy n loved...💙why is it we can give advice, but then when it comes to our own lives, we can't seem to do anything to correct it and make it better..LOL..a little humor, don't forget to laugh once and awhile, its healing..I really hope we can both feel better, and our journey in this thing called life improves, leaving us content , with no fear, only the courage we need to muster up..acceptance is also key, practicing gratefulness for the things we have... I have a little dog, she's old, but she's given me so much unconditional love in the past 13 years, dog is God spelled backwards..I hope your surrounded by the RIGHT people, toxicity is everywhere these days..faith is important to me...good luck, take care of yourself... I hope this has helped, feel free to write back, let me know how things are going..God bless
I talked to my doctor and the side effects would just be the same if i took another AD so im not going that route.
I don’t have a whole lot of friends and I tend to back off when I feel that when I reach out I don’t get a response or if I feel the person doesn’t know how to help so I come online to look for the support I don’t have irl.
Pets are miracles, I have four kitties that try to comfort me but they are also really not capable of giving human type of support.
I know what those days are like, dread and anxiety starting the day, chores or going to work and dealing with low feelings or ‘bouts’ of depression throughout the day.
I do my best to keep going, theres just days that are harder and I try everything ive learned through therapy/self help.
Hi moon dreaming Iam also going through a depression and bad anxiety right now what helps my depression is bit is going out for walks it kind of boosts my mood up and also talking or texting a friend or family member gardening helps me too have you tried any of that ??
Hey thereI jog or go for walks, and I do reach out to friends but a lot of times they are busy or sometimes stop responding. I don’t get upset but its hard to need support and not have it.
I don’t have a green thumb or desire to garden, I tend to watch tv shows or play with my cats. That sounds cool though, what kind of gardening do you do?
Depression is such a sneaky illness to have and I too am in a very dark hole. What I can say is that my medication helps my anxiety, like you, but does nothing for my depression. While medications are good options, I can appreciate that not everyone wants to experience terrible side effects. Now I am trying my best to organize my room as this is a productive activity (like deciding what to donate). If you have old hobbies or new ones, try to find more consistency. It can be so hard to continue activities everyday or week, I am still trying my best to draw on my iPad again. Sleep is my personal lifesaver and makes me feel safe. Eating healthy foods can help I guess, and occasionally going out even alone may help boost your mood.
I agree that we can't always rely on friends or family. I try my best to be independent but I do need someone. A therapist is usually the most consistent and helpful bc they have the training and dedicate their time towards your health. Just some things to consider!
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