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Posted 10/21/2012 2:56 AM (GMT -5)
Hi just was looking to find somebody that could understand some what I'm feeling. My spelling is really bad so hopefully you will understand what I'm trying to write. I've have had depression on and off for so long. It started off with anxiety first. Which I didn't understand because that started when I was 16 and didn't know what was going on. Then I would get depressed because I was so scared of everything. I was too scared to take medicine till it came down to never ever seeing my son again because he went off to boot camp. So I finely started taking medicine in my mid-20. That helped so much for my anxiety. But I can't seem to beat this depression. And I really don't have Anything to be depressed about
Posted 10/21/2012 5:17 AM (GMT -5)
Hi there,

I guess we don't necessarily have to have something to be depressed about if we have a chemical embalance. That may be what you are experiencing. Unless you have ptsd, which some of us have. Then it is a matter of finding out what is depressing you. I, myself, have the chemical embalance, though I did have some issues with ptsd in my thirities.

I am glad that you started taking medication. It can really help us. I hope yours is helping you. Often, we have to try several before we find what works for us. If you found something right away, you were lucky.

I really hope that you feel better soon. Welcome to the depression forum. I am glad that you joined us, sorry for the reason though.

Take care and keep posting.

Hugs, Karen
Posted 10/21/2012 11:25 AM (GMT -5)
Welcome,

I would like to mention that medication can not solve the whole issue of depression, we must do our part to.

You must take care of your self, proper diet, exercise and put yourself in front of positive things. Just for an example, if a person is depressed, don't what Law and Order. See what I mean?

All this will help your medication bring you our of your depression slowly, if you feel the medication is not working tell your doctor, there are many doses and other meds to help.

Stay strong.

Trina
Posted 10/21/2012 11:05 PM (GMT -5)
Thank you for listening. I don't mean to be ungrateful but I know I should take care of myself and eat right and exercise but if I could get myself to do that. I have a hard time just getting out of bed. I'm starting counseling again but couldn't get in till Nov. 14th. That makes me feel like this counselor doesn’t even care. To me if your calling to get in for counseling then you probley needing some help. But they put you on a waiting list for a month before they can even see you then your first visit is just answering their questions then maybe she can squeeze you in again in a week or 2. I'm so sorry but I so Tired of being sick.
Posted 10/22/2012 2:13 AM (GMT -5)
Hiya Don't and welcome,

I agree with Karen here. If you have a chemical imbalance as I do, it doesn't really matter if your life is perfect you will still feel badly. If you have a chemical imbalance, you need to see a doctor and get meds.

Try making an appointment with your doctor while you wait for the therapist appointment. you may just need an antidepressant, though therapy can be good too.

In the meantime people here are very nice, and venting may help hold you until you can see a doc. There are some really nice people here who will understand and not judge. People do care :)
Posted 10/22/2012 7:35 AM (GMT -5)
I am sorry you can't get in until November 14. But that doesn't mean that they don't care. They are probably booked solid. I guess that you could get on a cancelation list if anybody calls in and cancels their appointment, you could get in sooner. I hope that you can do that.

I hope that you feel better soon. Keep posting and know that we all care about you.

Hugs, Karen
Posted 10/22/2012 9:44 AM (GMT -5)
Don't know,

It is a shame you have to wait so long, I know how you feel, I believe we have all been where you are at one time or another. It is not fun, try to force yourself outside for at least 10 mins, even if it is to sit on the porch or steps. It will make a difference for you.

The therapists do care, there are just so many people needing help. Calling the doctor in the mean time is a good idea.

Getting out of bed is tough some days, there is a saying in Recovery Inc. "move the muscles and the mind will follow" this is true,
it is just hard to get the muscles moving.

You can do this for yourself, once you are up in the bathroom DON"T go back to bed.

Hoping you can stay strong.

Trina
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