Long term depression

[bluefolk]

Hi

Wish I could write Sth more hopeful but my depression is very severe and has been a lifetime struggle.( since teen, now late 50) I have tried different things in past: therapy and medication. The best I can do is manage this black dog a bit , but at moment rising from bed so hard..!

Thanks E. S

[Anna2008]

I can totally relate to this, as I have experienced episodes of depression since I was in my teens. I am now in my forties and I am still battling, interspersed with acute anxiety attacks. I stayed in bed all day yesterday pretending I was physically ill, as I feel more comfortable saying I am physically ill than mentally ill...I didn't eat for 2 days and started wondering how long does it take to die by not eating..Surprise surprise I felt worse and worse..today I managed to get out of bed, had a shower, a bowl of cereal...and felt ok. Not 100per cent but ok..I suppose what I am trying to say is you need to keep doing the little things to get through the day..I haven't been able to do any intensive exercise for a few weeks, due to an injured knee, and I really believe that the lack of exercise has led to my downward spiral...

Anna

[bluefolk]

Yes one thing I know helps me is walking in nature. Being outside in elements etc but life has been very affected by the big D. Despair makes it hard to act but did also write a poem yesterday. It's a struggle but have to keep small things going as you say! Thanks for your message too. Inch by inch or is it centimetre by centimetre!

E. S

[LoriMS61]

Hi E.S,

What have you tried to help you cope with depression for so long. I think people would benefit from your experience.

Lori