Recurring depression

[kate6199]

I'm new here and am excited to join! I have had depressive episodes for my whole life, unfortunately, like many of you on here. I actually was part of a Vagal Nerve Stimulus study in 2007 and seemed to have luck with it as well as a few medications. I was okay for 16 years which was wonderful. Recently I moved to escape the cold snowy weather of NYS and moved to MD. Depression struck again this fall! have had a hard time connecting with people in a new place. I also was retired before I moved. Now I am trying to find volunteer experiences to help others and feel good about myself again. I would love to connect with others in similar circumstances.

[Agora1]

Hi kate6199, changes are always hard to settle into. Give yourself time dear.

I'm a big believer in volunteering that can open doors for you. Meeting others

who need help and support is something that can help you as well.

Doing something we don't have to do can pay as back 10 fold in self fulfillment and

happiness. I'm so happy to Welcome you to our community of virtual friends.

Good Luck on your path to a new journey. xx

[Ellamaye]

Welcome Kate. As much as I hope you will make connections in the place you have moved to. You will definitely find people here who you can share your thoughts and feelings with . I joined in August last year and HU has been a great place to vent/share/chat etc x

[Hdiamond]

Hi,

I’ve done really well on meds and therapy over the years with blips here and there.

I retired two years ago and did really well until recently. I think I was filling my time well but recently hit a wall and feel lonely and feeling like I have too much time in my hands and feeling depressed.

I think I need to find more activity and social stuff at this time.

[Dolphin14]

Welcome Kate

Moving states is a big change.

Its great you are thinking of finding some volunteer work. Any idea what you would like to do?

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