I been really depressed lately

There are lots of people just like you out there that suffer the same as you, also some of te people have anxiety as well.I have been on pills for years and there are times that they have to up the pills, also in the past they have had to change them to better ones that are stronger.I will say though that it is not a good idea to drink on these pills as drinking puts you into a deeper depression.I know it is hard, there is no easy fix either, get the medication right for you and you will feel alot better, but like with all pills it is trial and error to get them just the right balance for you.

no, you are not alone. i have felt quite sad lately because i miss people in my family that have passed away and wont be here for the holidays.

You are not alone. I have period depressions, in the past I didn't know what it was and what was going on with me, but in 2005 I got a diagnoses, I started taking anti-depressants and I got a therapist. I must say that the anti-depressants that I am taking help me a lot. I still have bad days and bad periods, but that don't happen as often as it did in the past. I recognize the feeling that you write about. I have days where I just want to sleep and sleep and don't wake up. In bad periods I want to be alone and I tend to shut my husband out, I just want to be alone and that is hard for him, because he would like to help me. My medication keeps the depression down, but it doesn't remove it completely. I also wish that I could remove it forever, but unfortunately that is not possible, I know that I have to learn to live with it.

You are not alone Masihi. I went into depression for a few months when my grandma passed away. I finally came back with the realization that she would love to see me as happy. Being happy does not mean that I don't miss her. There are always things that would try to pull us down. But that doesn't mean that we have to. No! We can't be pulled down and that's the least we should tell ourselves. And that's the least you should tell yourself too. Be strong as there are many here in myLot who are behind you. I pray for you and peace to you too.

Hey Masihi, You definitely are not alone. I remember how I used to sleep and sleep as well. I think a lot of people don't realize how physically exhausting depression can be. Experiencing any type of emotion, especially negative emotion over a period of time is draining. Just wondering if your doctor has done anything for you in respect to your excess sleeping ? Maybe you are not on the right meds. That's another thing about this mood disorder, sometimes we have to go through several different types of meds before the doctor can find one that really works. Personally, I've been through five before my doctor found the right one. Hope to hear from you. Kindest regards, Dave

Hello Masihi, i want to say that you are not alone. I was that way around 3 months, but without taking medications and without doctors. I felt demotivated and everything was a bit annoying for me. Just wanted to disappear for a while and to be back when i feel better. I was never in mood for doing my home work, i didn't want to go out, i didn't care about the way i look for this 3 months, if i was seeing something annoying, i fixed it but nothing more. And i can say that now i feel much better. I understood that there are people who love me, there are friends, who are really cared about me. Here a discussion yesterday just helped me to build my new days having new schedule and so far i'm running after my appointments, because i know that if i stop, i'll be in depression again. In my mind i got a plan "To do" these days and i try to do as much as i can. I can say that ... this way i feel better. Good luck hun.

This time of year is really rough for people who are depressed to begin with. I was depressed when I first came to MyLot. Having a place to talk about how I was feeling and also a place where people valued what I had to say, where I could help and inspire them really got me hooked on here. I still like to neglect the housework, but I feel better with this and some of the other sites I am on. Go ahead and vent, there are people here who will listen.

i don't think there is one who has not experienced depression. we all have at one point or another, been experiencing this awful feeling. though the feelings vary, there is always a way to get out of it. intervention can help but i believe that the afflicted person is the best doctor for himself. it is one's will to get out of it and not to linger. life is too short not to try to be happy. you are not alone and it is normal that you feel this ways at times. all the best.

Feelings of depreession can bring you down. The best thing you can do for depression is look for something to motivate your life in a positive way. Anything that you can do to make a change will be one for the better.

Masihi, sorry to hear my friend that this is occurring but please know you are not alone. I am one that has been through a great deal this year and feel most times I have nothing to look forward too. Please remember that tomorrow is another day, I know it is easier said then done, but remember all your loved ones in your life and have hope that tomorrow is another day and another opportunity for a bit more happiness. I will pray for you as well, as I know exactly how this feeling is. The upcoming holidays also contribute to these feelings as well as the weather. Please be well and have some hope as I wish you all the best.

try to seek for funny stuff even like funny pictures and videos from the web, try to see that everyday you can laugh out loud even if it's fake, like you are forcing is great to your body and mind it's said that happiness it's a choice and a state, so try to find some happiness or pretend this inside of your heart and try to keep this feeling for 10 seconds, everything you concentrate energy on it multiplies sometimes it really takes effort to have a good day, but if you do that for 10 seconds, and then 30 seconds, when you know it you have a half day happy...then one entire whole day... the movie "the secret" really works

Most of us feel that way sometimes. The main thing to remember is that it will pass. Think back in your life, times you have felt happy, sad or even angry. At the time, it seems to last but those have come to past so this too will. To help make it go faster, try to do something different and not focus on the emotion - take a ride, take a walk or even drive for a few hours. Anything to take your mind out of the current condition.

all people feels that in other ways and in same ways like yours, maybe it's the time to freshen up yourself and have an special vacation somewhere were you can totally relax.. have a good day!!! :)

Don't worry Masihi! Of course, you're not alone. I think that the WAY to FIGHT the DEPRESSION is to use FREE TIME to create NEW FRIENDSHIPS. I'm not joking, I'm SERIOUS!!! Try to spend your time going out, for example doing some courses (dance, cooking, painting, writing, sport, theatre...) and you'll know NEW PEOPLE with your same INTERESTS... They will be useful to forget your DEPRESSION!!!!REALLY!!!