Seeking the Light

[SameTimeTomorrow7]

I didn’t know that what I was experiencing was called depression until I was in my early forties, although with the benefit of hindsight I have come to realize that I have been dealing with it for almost my entire life. I know that many life experiences have contributed to it, augmented by the fact that biology laid the groundwork for its development over the years. I obtained this insight from my psychiatrist, who I’ve been seeing for almost 20 years.

Depression has diminished my sense of myself to the point where I became over reliant on the attitudes of others. I have made life choices, ill-considered though they were, that allowed me to feel some degree of safety. Nevertheless, feelings of sadness, inadequacy, and pessimism about life have endured.

Thanks to my psychiatrist, I have learned to deal with these feelings through therapy and medication. Also, my regimen of 200 mg/day of Zoloft has been beneficial in addressing the organic causes of my distress.

I am grateful for Anxiety and Depression Association of America and other online sources for providing me the opportunity to share my feelings. I look forward to continuing to read about the experiences of other sufferers of depression and continuing my personal story.

[Hidden]

Thanks for sharing SameTimeTomorrow7 . I'm grateful for this community as well. Glad you're here and, welcome 🙏

[hopeforjoy]

Thank you for stopping by to share your experience with depression. I'm so glad you and your psychiatrist have found a regimen that works for you.

[SameTimeTomorrow7 in reply to hopeforjoy]

Thank you! All the Best, Ed.

[designguy]

Welcome and glad you are here and glad you have found what works for you.

[leftbehind]

It helps so much too be able to read other people that have similar issues so that you're not feel alone in the world. I found that many people out in the world do not share their feelings or real thoughts with other people. it's as if they are all perfectly happy and I am the only one that isn't. Thank you for sharing.