How can we cope with severe depression?
By Diana
@dya80dya (36901)
January 28, 2025 7:25am CST
I went to different doctors, I tried different medications. I can't take a therapeutic dose and my depression is not treated. If I increase the medication I have panic attacks. They are so severe that I almost call an ambulance. So I am stuck. I am not sure if therapists can help people with severe depression.
My depression became severe in the last week. I sometimes feel that my thoughts are too negative and they overwhelm me. I can't drink water at all. Even drinking tea became a huge effort. It affects my daily activities. Everything other people take for granted is a huge effort for me. I talked to my mom and she doesn't know how to help me.
I prayed to God and He just ignored me. So I lost faith almost completely. I can't live like this. My life quality is very poor. And no one can help me. I don't know what to do.
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@Namaco21 (117)
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28 Jan
2 years ago I was diagnosed with severe anxiety. Believe it or not, I can't even walk by myself all the way to the bathroom because the slightest movement I'll make will cause me heart palpitations, and it's so severe, it's as if I'm going to have a heart attack. What I did was drop all the meds the doctors told me to drink so I could relax, instead I exercised, I walked distance further than our bathroom, I challenged myself, I faced my fear. Switched to healthy lifestyle, but I'd consume junkies from time to time without overthinking it, because that's what causes depression and anxiety, overthinking. In short, just live your life normally, do not worry, surrender, and have faith, do not limit yourself.
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@FourWalls (70540)
• United States
28 Jan
I’m so sorry. I found that meditation helped my anxiety a great deal. It’s not gone, but it’s manageable.
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@marguicha (224605)
• Chile
28 Jan
I don´t know what to tell you. Even doctors don´t know all. But I can say that we are here to tell you that we care for you.
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@Beestring (14838)
• Hong Kong
28 Jan
I am very sorry that you are in such a situation. When I'm feeling down, I listen to my favorite music. Are there any activities you enjoy doing or anything you enjoy eating such as chocolates? Don't give up.
@popciclecold (39743)
• United States
28 Jan
That is so very sad. I hope you can get help somehow. Just keep praying.