Come On Folks

[LilyAnnepuppy]

We have this new opportunity to talk about our MDD problems. But not many people are using it.

I can’t be the only one who has to deal with an overwhelming sadness that has the tendency to tear it’s ugly head often. And the lack of motivation is a struggle at times.

But maybe that’s the reason people aren’t posting. No motivation and isolation.

Let’s use this forum. Talking about my depression helps. Although I get tired of saying “I’m sad,” when people ask me how I am. Living with the blanket of depression is difficult. Let’s share our stories.

[Dolphin14]

LilyAnnepuppy

Thank you for opening up a conversation. You def are not the only one dealing with this.

I spent a few years in the " black hole" I've had years of therapy and I'm on meds.

I'm doing better because now I can see it coming on. The very first time I had no idea what was happening to me.

I use exercise to keep me stable. 5 days a week I have to do something or I can slip

❤️🐬

[MichelleMGalvan]

I think that the sadness is the hardest part of depression for me. I want to be able to smile effortlessly, is that too much to ask? I don't know if I am doing this right, but I feel compelled to share. It feels like my heart is breaking every single day and now that I have IBS I'm scared. I am used to crying frequently to release the sadness but now that I have IBS it hurts my gut when I cry. I find myself holding back emotions and like a volcano, the pressure builds until I explode, angry and crying. The next day I am crawled into a ball because my tummy/gut hurts so much its throbbing. I'm tired but my kids keep me going every single day! They have no idea how much I NEED THEM!!! They are the reason I am still on this planet.....they are my lifeline.

[downinthecrud]

Hi LilyAnnepuppy, I just found this site today. I've had MDD for most of my life and was hospitalized in March 2022. I've had my head above water since then, but only my head. I did Ketamine treatments but didn't seem to respond to that. Provider has suggested DeepTMS. Anyone have any experience with that type of treatment?

We have to continue to find hope and never give up

[LilyAnnepuppy in reply to downinthecrud]

I went through the TMS treatment. And it helped me.

[downinthecrud]

I’m glad it helped you! Do the results not last? Did you do regular TMS or DeepTMS. DeepTMS is newer and involves are larger coil that is supposed to be able to get deeper into the brain 🤷‍♂️

[LilyAnnepuppy in reply to downinthecrud]

I guess I did regular. This was over two years ago. The effects have lasted. And allowed me to get through the death of my daughter.

[downinthecrud in reply to LilyAnnepuppy]

I’m so sorry you’ve lived through that. I can only imagine the pain of that. I am glad that the TMS has helped you. I still trying to decide whether to do the DeepTMS. It’s a definite time and financial commitment but would be worth it if it could help me. I know many people have been helped by this and then I read things where it didn’t help at all for some people. Important decision.

[LilyAnnepuppy in reply to downinthecrud]

The only way you’ll know if it will work for you is to try it. It would be nice if it worked.