Have You Ever Suffered From Depression?

Yes, i suffered from depression from last year 2006 till 2007. Its all about my life and the way i think of it. I think that i am not succeeding in life, i got no good home, i have to support my family, i have to understand my boyfriend, i have to rush reports, and a lot of complicated things.I gained weight more than i can imagine, i was overweight and i didnt know its already affecting my heart, blood pressure and all. I find myself working so hard and yes i feel so tired. Whenever i feel like i want to share my problems to my boyfriend, we always end up fighting and that makes my situation worst. I dont know what to do, i want to scream. I am working focus in front of the computer without talking to my officemates. Until my close friends noticed my behavior, im easily irritated and get mad. They advise me to read self help books and join singles for christ. I realized life is step by step process. Nothing to rush. Self help books helps me a lot. Now and then, i treat myself to a good movie and hair spa, do whatever i like. But the most important is to talk to God every day about your problem and leave worries. Just do your work and he will do the rest. Exercise also has high contribution to get rid of depression. Exercise makes our mind and body healthy.. Happy mylotting!

I have been depressed for the most part of the last year. I cannot afford to see a doctor. There are days that I just stay in my bath robe until I have to get ready to leave for work. I work evenings, and I usually have to be at work around 4:00 P.M. A lot of the times, I will not even get dressed or do anything at all around the house. I don't really want to be around anyone, except my wife, but I never get to see her at all during the week because we work separate hours. There are tons of things that I need to be working on outside, but I don't even feel like walking out the door to get the mail, let alone do anything else. My dogs are about the only things that keep me going, so I usually just sit around and hang out with them. I talk to a couple of people online sometimes, and I talk to my cousin on instant messenger when he is around, but that is about it. My wife works during the day, and I work evenings, so I am alone most of the times when I am not at work. I don't know what to do. I hate living like this, and I hate my life most of the time. I know people are not supposed to be sad like this all the time, but I don't know what I can do to solve this problem...

Hello MaryLynn, I hope you're fine now. I've never been to depression, thanks God, although I had so many problems in the past. I just maintained a positive outlook in life when dealing those problems and most importantly I pray most of the time-- this really worked BEST for me. I hope it will do the same to you, too. I found this wonderful site (from a fellow mylotter) and when I checked it, it's truly amazing! There are inspirations there that can help people like you. It'd Beliefnet.com. if I'm not mistaken. I wish you fine and I'll pray for you.

I suffer for Depression myself. I am on meds and I also have the support of a very loving man in my life. and I also get therpy for it to. this is the only way I know how to deal with it.

Have you tried St John's Wort? I cannot vouch for them entirely because I have only just started taking them but I have been advised that they work as well as prescription medication. Check with your doctor if you are taking other medication as they can interfere with some medicines. I have the extra strength ones (3600 mg) and so far so good!

I, like many other people, suffer from bouts of depression. I have been on medication for it, but to be honest, I hate taking pills. So, I have found a few other ways that really do help me to get through the depression and pull myself back up into the light, so to speak. First, taking vitamins is a great idea. I do that too, but not just to help me feel less depressed, but because if I don't take them, I just feel drained of energy all day long. I have found that if I take a multi-vitamin right before bed, I wake up feeling more peepy and ready to face the world. Combating depression, for me, is a matter of literally making myself do things I don't feel like doing. First step each morning is to get out of bed and head straight for the shower or bath. Once I have a bath or shower, I feel like I have to do something during the day. If I happen to have a day where I get out of bed later than normal and stay in my pj's mot of the day, I feel more tired, and I am less likely to do anything productive. Second, if I am having a really bad day, I try to focus on every little thing that I accomplish that day by writing myself a list not only of what I need to do, but also of what I have done, down to the littlest of things like drinking a cup of coffee. This gives me something positive to focus on and a sense of accompishment for the day. You would be surprised at the may little things you do each day that you take for granted are unimportant when in fact, just knowing to did something all day long helps give you a boost. Third, if I don't feel like talking to anyone, I will write down my feeings. Just the act of "telling" someone what is going on, whether literally or figuratively by writing it, makes me feel a little better and I feel like I am shouldering a smaller burden this way. Sometimes I will re-read what I have written, but more often than not, I just delete it or throw it awa without giving it a second look. For me, it is my symbolization for letting the emotion go, for a while at least. Fourth, I try to force myself to get some fresh air. At the very least, I will step out on my front steps and take in a couple of deep breaths. Feeling the sun on my face and breathing in the fresh air give me a momentary feeling of goodness. Once I see and feel that sun-shine, I will often times go in my house and open the shades too. Fifth, I make myself a list of goals. Then, I write down what I need to do to get there. For example, my goal is to feel better about myself and get over feeling blue. Step one, make myself get out of bed and get dressed. Step two, do something, anything productive. Step three, get fresh air. And so on and so on. Each time I reach a stp and conquer it, I get a sense of accomplishment just knowing that I am getting closer to my goal. It is important when you are going through a depression to take things one small step at a time. Nothing happens over-night, but if ou take small steps to get there, with or without medication, you can combat depression. I think your first step to feeling better was to start this discussion. Now, you have to decide what your next step will be.

I was diagnosed with depression when I was a teenager and let me just say it was one of the worst times of my life. Depression is a terrible disorder. People tend to think it's rather easy to get over and that it's not really a big deal, but it is. I found that being forced to get out of the house and to keep myself busy really helped keep my problems at bay. When I wasn't sitting still and moving and keeping my mind busy, it really helped alleviate problems. Playing online games was nice too. Online gaming sites are often referred to as safe spaces because they're not full of anything triggering or anything to make your mind dwell on bad things. You can spend your day playing games and just getting away from things. It's a great stress reliever for me. I find that it's easier to deal with things when my mind is busy, but yet relaxed.

I have suffer off and on with depression. I sister suffers from it and we know are mother was depressed even though she was never diagnosed. My sister battles it with meds and a great boyfriend who understands! My mom never got help! My father didn't have depression in his "dictionary"! I take meds and have had therapy over the years. What has helped me has been understanding friends, moving out of my parents place, and realizing alot of my depression I make myself! I've never had it so bad I stay in bed or nver left my home! I do have days I have to drag myself out of bed! I don't have any advice except just to hang there! Exercise could help?!

Hi, Still suffering dear! Tell me who will not face it,when U stay with a tigress(wife)for 30 years and cannot satisfy even obeying every order??...hihi! I am still active,never surrendered to bed out of this 24x7 depression-waves.But.. =Lahiri,Kolkata,India.

I did not suffered in depression. But i got more tension when somebody scold me.

Recently my cousin contacted the makers of some prescription meds. She was able to get hers for free. If you still have the bottle or even if you can ask the pharmacist find out the maker of the medicine, and their phone number so you can describe your situation and financials to them. They may be able to give you a break.

My husband suffers depression too, and when he is down he really is down, he is also a bi polar, and I admit it does not affect him but also it affects the person around him as well

yeah i myself was also depressed once.it was when i went to college hostel for first time.