Hi im new to this.....

[suzie_27]

Hi everyone, im new on here but im just feeling so down and alone and it would be nice to have people to talk to. i suffered from depression up until about 2 years ago and i managed to try and pull myself through it and 'man up' as people say, now i feel after finishing my 7days a week uni/work routine (only having a few days a week off in summer holidays ect .....in 3yrs) that im slipping back. especially when im on my own, its getting to the point where i cant bear to be on my own for even 10minutes as i just feel like the world is on top of me. people think im silly or over reacting but im sure others feel similar? i do anything to get out of the house to be around people try and take my mind off this but maybe this is not the best way to cope. sorry for the long post just feeling abit lonley today! hope everyones well.

[pottyrai]

Hello suzie,

Well done on getting out, do you go to the gym at all, I find my spin sessions and body combat classes really positive and I have made lots of aquaintances. I have periods where I struggle to keep going but always feel good after a class. . Best wishes

[ThemysciraDrive]

Hi Suzie, nice to meet you. Also new here, it seems a friendly and supportive place. Sorry you're feeling so low and lonely, though I don't think anyone around here will think you're overreacting.

I'm not sure there is a "best" way of coping as it affects everyone differently. But it seems like you've got a good idea of what makes you feel worse and what helps, which is always a good start. Did you have any treatment from Docs when you were depressed before? If you don't mind me asking, curious as a lot of what you say seems quite similar to my experiences.

Hope you're feeling a little better,

Will

[suzie_27]

I have to be around people to help me cope, I don't tell people what I'm feeling, but I always make some sort of excuse to get out of the house an make interaction even if I only go to the shops and wander round all day on my own, the presence of other people around helps me to try and put my low emotions aside, if that makes sense. Last time I went to the doctor I was on anti depressants, cant remember exactly what they were called, they did help abit but I've promised myself to try to stay away from medication and try to fight it naturally.....

sometimes I wonder if I suffer with some sort of phobia opposite to social phobias. Like I have to be around people, but my depression gets me when I'm alone.

[Hidden]

Hi Suzie. Welcome to the site. You have certainly come to the right place to talk about depression. Meds can be useful if used correctly so don't discount them.

Bev x

[Adorable1 in reply to Hidden]

Welcome suzie,

This is a great site, lots of nice people here.

Sue xx

[suzie_27 in reply to Hidden]

I don't think its safe for me to go on any medication at the moment as I'm pregnant, so best I can do is just vent my feelings x

[Suzie40]

Hiya, and welcome.

As my esteemed depressed colleagues have already stated, we're a nice enough bunch and it's lovely to see some new faces posting! Being a part of this forum has helped me tremendously, and I have no doubt it will you, too x

[BlueSL]

Hi, I feel lonely too, I spent all weekends alone at home doing nothing. I don't like going out on my own and I am shy or I got scared or nervous to talk with people. I don't know it's quiet difficult to explain

[suzie_27 in reply to BlueSL]

I'm sort of opposite to you, I have to go out all the time even if I'm alone, ill go anywhere to just get some human interaction, when I'm around people it helps me put a brave face on, its when I'm alone that I really start to suffer emotionaly.... I hope you feel less lonely soon! X