anyone feel guilty about their depression?

[Readyforchangenow]

I’m extremely clear that my life is blessed, that there are so many with so much less than me who push through, but for some reason my brain goes here whereas they can make it through. I just feel guilty for “giving in” to this even though I’m not sure when I did, and I think the guilt isn’t going to drive me closer to an answer. I struggle to see it like a medical condition.

[Readyforchangenow]

Yes exactly. I can see it on the other side of a glass looking in. Like I have been that person and could be again if I could just solve the puzzle

[cowboylikeme]

me too and all the time, hope it gets better for all of us.

[gajh]

I feel very guilty for having depression. For having it for so long. For not being able to get better. For having no reason to be depressed. I think the guilt just adds to it. I try to tell myself that it is not my fault. Then I try to believe that.

[Shnookie]

I hate my depression. However I view my depression, along with my anxiety, ADHD and PTSD as a mental illness. It doesn’t define me. I work 7 days a week and my meds help me function. I’ve had depression since I was a little girl. Mental illness runs in my late mother’s family at least backward and forward 5 generations. My mother was hospitalized twice for mental health issues. So for me, I view it as an illness. However, by taking the proper meds it can help one to

[bethelbee]

There's no reason to feel guilty about having depression and anxiety. We didn't ask to have this mental illness. And as Shnookie said it doesn't define who we are, just like having any form of physical illness doesn't define who we are. I have been dealing with depression and anxiety my entire adult life, whether it's 'active' or not, and I accepted a long time ago it's part of who I am . We just try to manage it as best we can whether it's with meds or alternative forms of treatment.

[Shnookie in reply to bethelbee]

Totally agree with you my friend. Have an easy day.

[bethelbee in reply to Shnookie]

Thx, you too, my friend...

[Pitalife]

I'm a male and feel like you ladies say, I feel guilt w racing thoughts,and wish I could be better part of society,my disabilities keep me isolated for the most part..I was living like the covid lock down way before covid...hermit type I guess

[Trainchaser]

Sometimes I feel guilty for feeling the way I do. It comes and it goes varying in intensity. I ask myself would I feel the same way if I has Asthma? Of course the answer is no. I beat myself up over the guilt feelings. Sometimes I am my own worse enemy

[PizzaMonster]

Yes, completely agree with how you feel - I feel the same guilt/failure. I’m so angry with myself for letting depression affect my life in this way. If I would have made different choices maybe I wouldn’t be this chronic. Wishing the best for everyone here!!

[SoporRose]

Our society gives us lots of messages about depression being a weakness, about how we can overcome it through will or the right romance or meds/meditation/mindfulness, yet fully a third of us can’t get relief. My mind knows it’s not my fault, yet I carry tremendous guilt for not living up to my potential, for the times I can’t cover up my sadness and impose it on others, for not contributing to the betterment of the world.