overcome with guilt and sadness most of the time

[Susandf]

Im a 58 yr old wife, mother of 3 and grandmother of 7. I know i have seasonal depression, my mother had it snd my sister has it. I feel like its getting worse and lasting longer. My kids are all absolutely wonderful and my grands are even better. I love and belong to the Lord he is my strength and my salvation , without him i would be so much worse i know. My marriage is not so good but its been almost 40 years so i really should be used to it by now. I have a lot of sadness and feelings of hopelessness that i just cant shake. Depression seems to wash over me throughout the day. I try to keep myself busy ( we're self employed) i also take my grands to school and pick them up from school. My life is full of loving people. For the past couple of years all i want to do after my grands leave is go to my room and lay down. I hate feeling this way . I am on depression meds . I sometimes wonder if this is just the way ill be from now on. Is this normal??

[gajh]

This does not have to be the way you will be from now on. Do you have a therapist? Talking to people here has helped me so much. I hope it helps you too.

[nativeblood]

This is tough could be seasonal it's common thanks for sharing

[Bee1232]

55 here, mother of two with three grandchildren I feel the exact same way I get up. I go to work and I come home and lay right back down. I can’t seem to find the energy. I’m just going through the motions. I’m on medication. I know it’s not working, but I’m tired of trying different ones. Know that you’re not alone.