Do you suffer from Depression?

I'm 68 and am not taking any medications at this time. I try to find solutions that don't require medications. I find that by doing some light exercises each day, such as walking, it helps to be less depressed. Also, I try to do fun things everyday like being on myLot or doing puzzles. Being with people helps me a lot. All the best!

Some of the medications that they give to the elderly tend to cause depression. So if you are on any other kind of medicine, that may be contributing. I was thinking of you the other day OldBuddy and wondering how you are. Also, I have been depressed from time to time over the years and found that myLot tended to make me feel better.

Yes I have this feeling also.so not want any med.I have shut off a couple of them. I am 88 not interesting living to be a 100 in my issues.

Sometimes I feel like its an onset of a depression but I end up being that I was just stressed.

I too never had this problem. Have a great day.

Yes I have had it most of my life. I have managed well tho. Sometimes I would take the meds they would prescribe to get me through the worst parts. I am not averse to something that may help me, but I do not take a bunch of medicine. I like to have awareness of what is going on. In the case of severe pain tho, I would take the meds to avoid suffering.

You can resort to some meditation or yoga. So far I am fine. No depression bouts here.

I never suffered from depression but we dont know what the future holds for us.

I also hate taking my prescription. I've cut taking it after a month. You might be anxious but not depressed, theres a difference, better consult your doctor.

I have signs of depression but I haven’t consulted a doctor yet.