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[dms5252]

Hi-

I am new here. I have been dealing with MDD & GAD since 1998. I've tried just about every medication.

I have withdrawn from family, work, everything. I feel so alone.

Most mornings I wake up & just immediately think, why bother?

It's useless. 😭

[dms5252]

I've had depression since 1998. Its slowly gotten worse. In the winter it's worse. It sucks.I've found a new therapist. Hopefully she will be a help

[downinthecrud]

Glad you're here dms5252. You can share with us and we will be your support.

[airamw123]

Good morning I know your pain. I have found I only really want to communicate with others like me. It is really important to start reaching out. I joined Depressed Anonymous. There are online meetings everyday. This has really helped me to share my story and listen to others. Think about coming to the meetings. It is a first step in trying to heal yourself.

[dms5252 in reply to airamw123]

Thank you for your response. I will check out depression anonymous. I've been looking for meetings.

[Recruiterfun in reply to airamw123]

I am interested in the Depression Anonymous also. Since my dad died almost 10 years ago it has increased and my family is also dysfunction which does not help. I don't feel like I can connect with them because their problems are much worse. I feel isolated and work from home which makes it worse. Some days its hard to get off the couch and I have lost interest in all of my activities. I am hopeful for better days but today again I am just sad.

[Bogner45]

I feel the same unfortunately. I just myself keep getting hurt. Crumble

[yhsbirny]

Have you tried Parnate or Nardil? They are old anti-depressants just starting to come back into favor that work for MDD and treatment-resistant depression when nothing else does , even ECT. Do some research and ask your practitioner about them.

[dms5252 in reply to yhsbirny]

I am going to try ECT. Anything at this point.

[prettylady3]

God bless you. Praying for you.

[LilyAnnepuppy]

I am presently getting TMS treatments for medication resistant depression. I had them back in 2020 and they worked then. I have my fingers crossed they’ll work again.

[dms5252]

Cool. It worked them?

[Toddzen]

I am responding to daily low dose Ketamine. I tried Ketamine IV Infusions for over a year. Spent thousands of dollars. Two sessions a month $800! It wasn't working. Low Dose Ketamine is $129. Month from Joyous. I also started going to Depression Anonymous. I need peer support. My Therapist doesn't get how much pain I'm in everyday. Considering ending Therapy.

[obst]

I can totally understand the loneliness. My depression and mental health issues have been so bad I am basically an agrophobic. I go places sometimes, but someone has to be with me. It is a very lonely life. I have no friends bc I dont want anyone to know and I cant make myself go out to even find friends.

[dms5252 in reply to obst]

I do the same. I dont want anyone to know anything about my personal struggles. I dont want to hear the negativity.

[obst]

I have my exhusband and 2 older children. Unfortunately the kids just don’t understand and I feel so guilty. I am fighting so hard but I’ll never be a normal mom. The only other family is 2 sister and my mother who is in later stages of dementia. My sisters disowned me over 20 years ago bc of my condition. The only contact we have is texting about my mother. All of us have our own stories. I really wish people would be more accepting of mental illness. I think it scares people bc they are not informed and aren’t interested in becoming informed. To all of you . Stay strong .