Does anyone else suffer from depression?

Question

i am sad alot and i feel like my life is spinning out of control.i feel like nothing ever goes my way.i am lonely alot.i think about suicide almost every single day.I AM NOT GOING TO DO because it would hurt my parents so much.i have been seeing a therapist for about a year and she wants me to go on medication for depression.i hate putting chemicals in my body but i did find a natural pill and im going to try that.my therapist says that my emotions are on the surface too much so as soon as something happens i get overly upset.i just want to be happy again and i havnt been truly happy for almost 2 years now.just wondering if anyone else feels the same way.

Answer 1

Becs, u r not alone mate ... i have been battling depression for 12 yrs.. i am 27 now. i have tried many different forms of anti depressants and none have really helped me. i think about suicide alot and have came close on a few occasions.. one thing i have learnt is there always is tomorrow. no matter how bad or how fkd up ur s**t is the sun will always rise the next day and u never know what is around the corner.

i have been through alot of **** in my young life.. i have had an abusive upbringing i have seen my child dead an i have lost my love.

i still manage to get up every morning though and go to work.

i can still smile.

i have found that positive things happen to positive thinkers (as corny as it sounds)

anyways mate keep ya chin up n choose life! yeah bust your art!!!! i love to draw aswell and write.. that **** is a massive outlet.

Answer 2

I have felt that way before. I was also uncomfortable with medication. I tried Zoloft once, and it made me suicidal.

Anyway, try getting out and volunteering for the elderly, or people with disabilities. I work for people with developmental disabilities, and I found that seeing how strong they are and how genuine they are, it really helps me to feel better. Also, get into some sort of outlet for your feelings. Try yoga, going on walks and paying attention to the small things, art, writing (definitely helps!). Do things that make you feel happy with yourself and content. If you're young, it could just be part of growing up, and once you're older it should subside when you figure yourself out more.

Good luck, and take care <3

Answer 3

Don't be afraid of antidepressants. They are well researched and tested. I have been taking Cymbalta for several months and wonder why I waited so long.  

Answer 4

i got f---ed jus tlike you twice. one of my ex fiances cheated the other used me and her kid did as well. it was hard to move on and will always be but i know the fw things that keep me going. family, faith, friends and most important my happiness

Answer 5

My mom suffers from depression. Though I agree with with the idea of not putting foreign chemicals into my body, there has to be an analysis of positives versus negatives.

In clinical depression there is an imbalance of certain chemical neurotransmitters in the brain. Because of these imbalances you suffer from depression. What the medication is doing is correcting that imbalance. Don't let people tell you "it's all in your head," because it's not -- it's a physical, or rather, chemical imbalance. That''s the usual definition (loosely) of clinical depression.

There are other types of depression -- some types are temporary, and may not require medication, and/or long-term therapy. Obviously, seeking professional help from a doctor, psychiatrist, counselor, etc, is necessary for treating the more serious cases of depression.

Don't lose hope!!!! You CAN and WILL get better! It may take time and a little work on your part, but eventually, you will feel better about yourself.

As I said before, medications may be necessary. If they are, know that they are there to help you. In a few cases you may have to try one or two different ones. For example, my mom had tried brand X (I don't want to focus on any specific kind to prejudice you on them -- as every Body is different) and after a few weeks was no longer working. So, she tried another type and has been doing well many, many years later -- and leading a pretty productive life -- doing all the normal stuff retired  55 year-old women do :)

I know life can be pretty hard sometimes -- just try to cope as best you can -- don't be afraid to talk to your family and friends about your problems, and don't bottle things up. Sometimes just talking out loud (or typing, lol) will help you process these conflicting emotions. And remember that there are always people out there volunteering to help people who are going through a tough time. Make use of them! You never know what may help you.

Here are a few links that may be able to help you and/or point you in the right direction.

I wish you luck!