Not Again

Canada
May 23, 2007 12:33am CST
I thought I had stopped my depression... I was doing good! then bam! I'm depressed again even as far as thinking suicide... I'm so lonely and my life is so screwed up... I hurt myself the other day (not on purpose) and never even noticed I had... So am I reverting back to my non-feeling, depressed self? I dont know... I don't think I'll survive it this time and another psychiatrist is not the answer for me
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@toe_ster (770)
• United States
23 May 07
Thats truely sad. Maybe you haven't found the right psychiatrist. Do you take meds? Depression usually has relapses. Is there anyone else you feel comfortable seeking help from? A doctor, or crisis center? Do you have anywhere local you can check into for evaluation? I hope you find something to brighten yourself up a bit. I know its hard, but there is hope. Just keep reaching.
• Canada
23 May 07
To answer your questions... I dont trust psychiatrists, I took myself off my meds because I couldn't afford them... my doctor has a three month waiting list... if I go in for evaluation then I'll be off work for too long... last time they kept me for 3 months... thank you for your reply and I have no one to talk to... my own mother doesn't believe that I am bi polar
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@toe_ster (770)
• United States
23 May 07
I am really sorry for all your struggles. It is really hard sometimes for people who don't have depression to understand wht its like. Have you contacted your stae health services? They might be able to help with insurance coverages if you qualify. I know it differs state to state, and i don't have a lot of info sorry. I knoww here they have mental health coverage free and low cost through th local counties. If you ask your psychiatrist or where you go to get evaluated they might have some better answers. Stopping meds is hard. It has a high risk of making things worse, or so I have been told by a psychiatrist. I did the same thing(stooping meds for no insurance) and decided to try life w/out them. The alternative is therapy. It works I guess. I am sorry about your mom. There are hotliunes and crisis centers that are always willing to help out.
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• Canada
23 May 07
Thank You but I'm in Canada where you have to go to mental health and they start you with some idiot counsellor who cant do anything but push you to talk about stuff your not ready to talk about with a stranger on your first visit... then you go through crap like that for 6 months then they decide if you qualify to see a psychiatrist... I can afford meds again but would have to go into the hospital for them to re regulate them and I cannot do that
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@Manoj_s (939)
• India
23 May 07
Why don try yogic pranayam and change in diet to furits and veg this will help sure.pranayam or brathing execises will develop positive energy in you to combat depression causing hormones or electrical impulses.pranayam of baba ramdev is nw popualar in india and he is conducting camps in uk and usa learn more visit this site just check if u get something useful here .i am sure it will help.coz it helpes me a lot.and give me lot of peace. www.divyayoga.com www.powerofbreath.org
• Canada
23 May 07
I'm not flexible enough to do Yoga and I could never become a vegitarian... but thank you anyways
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• Canada
24 May 07
my diet will be changing shortly due to the fact that I'm going to a dietician for my diabetes and cholesterol
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@Manoj_s (939)
• India
24 May 07
If u dont want ot do yoga dont do it ,atleast try to take 50 deep breaths in the moring empty stomach continously.this will do .do it for one month .and u can change the reslut no need to change u r diet also.
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@jimbomuso (950)
23 May 07
Hey blackkatdreamer ! sounds like you've had a bit of a rough ride! I'm not going to try and get you to think of happy memories, events etc because it sounds like your that far down your underwater! Just try to remember that the ability to endure, survive and conquer is a strong one and if your still here then your a survivor! I dont mean to sound glib or patronising but you'll only move on when you stop being comfortable in your discomfort. I've struggled/battled/been pu##ywhipped by my own depression enough times, I've tried to accept the fact that I move through 'phases' which are dependant on my physical health, my diet, my surroundings to name a few. Recognising this has took the edge off the 'rollercoaster effect' you know, up down,go really high up then plummet with gut churning frequency!!Another thing I try to do when I'm low is watch something extremely funny (Family Guy, Simpsons, South Park etc) it works most of the time . hope you feel a little better soon
@mari61960 (4893)
• United States
23 May 07
You know, you may have something there with South Park. During one of my deepest depressions I was on the computer with the tv going to the left of me. All of a sudden while something on South Park made me laugh out loud. I was so shocked at myself...and or course then tormented myself for a while thinking what an jerk I was laughing out loud while I am so depressed. Looking back on it now I see it as quite funny. If anything can break thru a depression it's South Park...hey it can't hurt.
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• Canada
23 May 07
thank you... I try to do that but it doesn't always work
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@babyangie27 (5176)
• United States
23 May 07
I have been feeling the same way you do for a few weeks now,I was ok for almost 6 years and then bam I'm back to wanting to cut myself. That's what I do,I'm a cutter not proud of it but I want to be truthful. They only thing I could suggest to do is talk to people who will listen,be it friends,family,God or even here on mylot. I hope you can get through this. Alot of people don't understand what it's like to live like this,but for the ones of us that do we would be happy to listen and help you anyway we can. Hang in there,stay strong.
• Canada
23 May 07
thank you for this
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@mystery5 (350)
• India
23 May 07
Please don't be so negative about it. Understand that you remain depressed when you subconsiously enjoy being in a help-less state. Try to maintain a list of things which depress you - or the things which you feel are hopeless, and see what action you can take to make things better. Don't worry about the outcome, just DO. Secondly, start helping others. Join some charity organisation, and try helping out on weekends for free. Just see how much this helps you, and you'll be shocked. I suggest getting attached to an orphanage if possible. You'll see how much misery is there in the world, and how much better off you really are. You don't need a psychologist or a psychiatrist - you can do this on your own. Come on, buck up and take charge of your life!!
• Canada
23 May 07
1. I'm not being negative stating a fact... and I hate being helpless which is why I dont ask for help... list wont help because my entire life depresses me and its not just depression it is Bi-Polar Mixed disorder... only actions I can take require time and money! 2. What makes you think I'm not part of an organization? For your info I just joined one but an organization does not help a person who feels worthless... 3. I was forced to see a psychiatrist because I took 28 sleeping pills to kill myself and if I ever get that bad again then yes I will seek help I am in charge of my life I just dont like it... and I get depressed because I will never be 100% well ever again
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• Canada
23 May 07
PS from the looks of your profile and pic you really dont understand for me I have no time to go out dancing or to have fun and trust me hunny I'm twice your size which makes living in this crap how called life even worse
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@sumitbc (18)
• India
23 May 07
I don't know your life style. Also don't know how it is screwed up. But my earnest advice to you to do meditation, which build up your mental strength day by day to overcome your any problem. sumitbc
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• Canada
23 May 07
dont have the focus to meditate
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@Jshean20 (14348)
• Canada
23 May 07
I know what you're going through and so do millions of other people out there. Unfortunately depression is an unpredictable illness and can come and go like the wind. If professional help isn't for you, than you should consider a friend who you can trust and is a good listener. I know that at times it can feel like you'll never get through it, but you have to try your best to change that attitude and actually believe, otherwise things can be worse than they have to be. I wish you well during this time, remember you're not alone.
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@mari61960 (4893)
• United States
23 May 07
Well I've sat here contemplating for a half hour now. I really can't think of anything to say that could help. I know how bad depression can be. I was basically hitting bottom in Jauary and am barly making it through the week now. I take 2 steps forward and one and a half backward. Just try to hang in there...I know it sounds corny but I always try to think it can't get too much worse so it has to get better. I don't know if there are programs for free medications in Canada. I know there are in the US. At least meds would help. I know what you mean about psychiatrists. I worked with many when I was working.... I was a manager of a group home so I don't trust them because of many reasons. I won't even go to one...which is half my problem. I take effexor but it barely gets me through the day. My doctor won't increase it he said I have to see a psychiatrist and let him perscribe. He also thinks I have PTSD from my ordeal with Flesh Eating Bacteria. Any way, I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. I do hope you find a way to go on...it's a really sad way to feel. I do feel your pain and wish I could help. Mari
• Canada
23 May 07
Thank You... I'm a little better today although that is what Bi-Polar does to you... you go through too many ups and downs... maybe one can help you... they are not all bad... I had an awesome psychiatrist at one time but no longer
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@zamm13 (363)
• Philippines
24 May 07
the trick is to keep breathing...
• Canada
25 May 07
I do keep breathing
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@toe_ster (770)
• United States
24 May 07
Hey I heard laughter helps. I know it may not be the cure all or answer you seek but it does help. Have a movie or t.v marathon of all you favorute funny movies. Or ask around for suggestions on funny things to watch. Laughter is hard to find during dark times but it does bring in some light.
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