Soooooooooooo bad, can't work

Hi, I know the feeling. In my case I stopped taking my medicine (had them for about 6 months). Should stop slow, I did not and I was so sick!!! And then I went for a check up, and they found I did not produce enough red blood cells. I am taking the medicine for the blood and feel much better. Maybe this is not right for everyone. But I found the medicine made me worse. I could not get out of my bed, did not feel like doing anything. Muscles were killing me, especially my back. And last but not least, I started getting fat!!! That is when I said, NO MORE!!! This is enough. I went from 68 kilo to 88 kilo's!!! He, that was worse then my depression! I am off the medicine for my depression 2 months. And I weigh 78.5 kilo. Still need to lose the rest, but it goes by itself. slowly but surly it is getting less. I feel better. Two weeks ago I found a website, that is based on the film called The Secret. I still have not seen the movie. But the site has been so inspiring. You might find it helpful too. http://thesecret.tv It has free gifts, you don't need to sign up for anything. I did not.It has free ebooks too. They are great. Hope you feel better soon. Maybe get your blood checked too?? Take care, try to think positive.

Hon, I've been there. I have had it so bad that on some days I can't get out of bed. I feel too miserable and low to even take a shower and get dressed sometimes. I don't know if you are in treatment, but that really helps. Sometimes getting on an antidepressent can lift you up enough to tackle some of the issues that are bothering you. Depression can even be completley chemical and an antidepressent can cure it. I would say talk to a mental health professional if you havne't already. You are not alone, I struggle alot with depression too. Now i am working from home that is easier becuase if I have a bad day, I don't have to show up for work and can get some work done in my pjs, If I have a really bad day I can put off my work for alittle while and set my own hours.

I'm just as depress right now...i haven't work since the last 4 days..i cant work i can eat i cant sleep and i don't wanna do anything in my life..i hardly go out of bed..i do not know either how to go over this depression i'm feeling right now..

I used to get that bad a few years back, and I think I got to that point not long after my second child was born. For me, the sense of responsibility towards my family helps to at least get me out of bed and onto the couch where I can still be part of the family. I also write a lot, which is a big help, and have other hobbies that make me feel good. i goal set as well, and try to (not easy to do) stick to the goals as when they are completed, I feel soooo much better. Talking through how you are feeling with someone will help you too, as will just getting out of bed and getting into a cold shower.

I know that in the past I have felt that way and even have quit a job because of it. The only thing I can tell you to do is to try to be more social, outgoing, and try to talk to more people. I know that I am not sure how bad your depression is so if you are social I do not mean to offend. Do you need the money or just want to get back into the work force?

I don't know why you are getting depressed, but you should always think about people who don't have a life as we do. I am physically challenged person, I can walk very minimal I can do my personal work, I cannot do work like a normal person can do, I joined school and completed medical assisting and I will work as an intern from Jan 21st. There were days when people made fun of me that I cannot walk or stand like they do, I took it as a challenge and want to prove I can do any job that they cannot do. I compare myself to people who cannot walk at all or who cannot see or talk or severe autistic kids. I feel I am much better of than these people God is great he gave me this life at least I can walk at least minimal, I can drive, I can take care of my husband and daughter. My husband loves me and my daughter also. I love music so when I know I am getting depressed I will listen to music or watch a slap stick movie which makes me laugh especially Jim carrie and Mr.Bean, and many other. Our life is so short why do you want to make it miserable. You know what I go to Mercy hospital and volunteer. I go to assisted living home and help senior people monitoring blood pressure, and other requirement. You know what medication has side effects some are mild and some are severe side effects don't go for medication, think positive, do positive work. Help other who need your help. Every thing else is useless. Most of what I shared with you is my experience so Don't waste your time in being depressed make use of your life. After we leave this world people can remember us with our good deed.

I'm soooooo there with you Djbrat. This year has been really really hard on me and my family and it's not over yet. I'm doing all that I can to keep my sanity but it's hard but I know I have to do it. You can too. It seems that you're not on the right medications in which you need to tell your counselor so so he/she can change them. I'm on zoloft and it's helping a great deal, expect for times like I've been having. I may have to ask my doctor to up the dosage. If you want, you can check out my discussions and see what my "hell" is about. Who knows, it might help make you feel better. Maybe not but it's worth a try anyway. I'll say a prayer on your behalf. God hears us, you should pray too!

Most time, its my work..with ontime deliveries and work loads. I try to divert mind on music and i feel better. We need to manage depression, as it is part of life in busy world. But if we concentrate, we can manage it. I does it through my yoga, listening music and going out on vacation.