From anxiety to depression

[Snoopsmom]

In the last 10 months, I've gone off two medications because of side effects. During the time waiting for new medications to kick in, my anxiety went through the roof. Finally, the intense anxiety got to me and I developed depression. I actually hospitalized myself due to just being worn out from trying to cope. At that time, MDD was added to my diagnosis, as well as having GAD. It's been hard for me to admit to having a depression diagnosis due to the stigma. It has affected my self-esteem and has challenged me to look at myself differently. Anyone else feel challenged at having this diagnosis?

[_Mr_Nobody_]

I've been there. You may look at yourself different because you not fully comfortable with the condition. I partially still feel a bit upset that I have depression and anxiety. its like that diagnosis makes you feel like you not a normal person

[DeeBay]

I can relate to what you are saying. I have suffered with MDD and GAD for the last 17 years and I am still not comfortable with being the person that I am. Even now it still carries so much stigma and it’s not a label that people are comfortable with. For some reason it has not been accepted into society as easy as conditions like ADHD. My life has been destroyed by depression and anxiety and it has taken practically everything from me and sometimes the daily fight just to survive is too hard. Sending you virtual hugs.

[Snoopsmom in reply to DeeBay]

Thank you for taking your time to reply.

[Snoopsmom in reply to DeeBay]

Thank you for your reply. Hugs right back.

[Cherryfizz34]

I have 27 things wrong with me. I think there is an environmental factor. Is your environment positive?