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21-02-2023 08:16 PM
21-02-2023 08:16 PM
Depression
- Suffering so much and would love to talk to some positive stories of persons whom have lived through such experience of depression
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21-02-2023 08:30 PM
21-02-2023 08:30 PM
Re: Depression
heya @abalone123, welcome to the forums ❤️ I'm a peer worker here, it's nice to e-meet you.
I'm so sorry that you've suffered so much. Depression certainly isn't fair ❤️ I thought I'd tag a few of our community guides to share their story with you and kick-start the convo, if they feel up to it ❤️
@AussieRecharger @Judi9877 @Shaz51 @ShiningStar @Flying_Hams @wellwellwellnez
Welcome again ❤️
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21-02-2023 08:35 PM
21-02-2023 08:35 PM
Re: Depression
Thankyou still a little confused finding how to use sane forms🤔
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21-02-2023 08:43 PM
21-02-2023 08:43 PM
Re: Depression
it can be tricky learning about a new platform @abalone123
here is a post on some tips and tricks ❤️
And one other tip, when replying to someone, type @ and then their name, and they will be notified!
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21-02-2023 09:06 PM
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21-02-2023 11:04 PM
21-02-2023 11:04 PM
Re: Depression
Hi @abalone123
From personal experience the depression was a long time coming, I fought it for a few years then it just took over. I did feel horrible and I didn't know what to do at first. Sorry, but the medication was awful and I'm not sure if it helped or not. But when I bottomed out you sort of struggle on for a while then get used to it, and hopefully with some time you will start to feel yourself coming out of it. I guess the important thing is not to do anything rash, and to try and remember something positive about yourself or the world. Sometimes it might be one positive thought at a time to help you along.
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22-02-2023 06:16 AM
22-02-2023 06:16 AM
Re: Depression
Welcome, @abalone123 ! I'm sorry you're suffering so much with depression. 😞 I can certainly relate. I've had MDD (major depression) on and off all my life. It's been severe often, with 3 suicide attempts when I was young (I'm 51 now).
17 years ago I had a major nervous breakdown (=severe depression, where you can't function) lasting 3 years, which I spent in bed. I was intensely suicidal during that time. Since that ended 14 years ago, I haven't had severe depression. What changed for me? It was being referred to an excellent psychiatrist, who immediately changed my anti-depressant to something stronger, at a high dose. She also started talk therapy with me, which started the healing process for me regarding my childhood (actually lifelong) trauma and abuse.
Also, this is a funny little thing but it really had an effect on me: at the end of those 3 years in bed, someone gave me a bottle of multi-vitamins. This gave me a little bit of energy, enough to start turning things around.
I had to rebuild my life from scratch, as I'd lost 95% of my friends during the nervous breakdown and also my plans in life. I started volunteering, which gave me new friends and also a purpose, somewhere to go and feel needed.
I still get some depression sometimes, but it's SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) and there's no SI (suicidal ideation) or SH (self harm). It's a different kettle of fish altogether, and much more manageable.
Do you have any professional support? Like a counsellor, meds, psychologist or psychiatrist?
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