I am feeling so down and depressed I don't know what to do. I'm taking medication for the depression but I just started it a week ago and it's not working yet.I feel so hopeless. I don't understand myself or why I do the things I do. My job has gotten too stressful for me. Today I didn't go and there are hardly any other jobs around here that offer health insurance which I have to have. Sorry if it sounds like I am feeling sorry for myself. I feel like I should be able to snap out of this but I just can't. I am so tired of everything in my life.
Depression
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I have a tendency to be anxious and depressed, but I've mostly beaten it. I have my "bad days" sometimes, but that's to be understood. Something that I recommend is Vitamin B-Complex. It's really helped me a lot. Also, I use SAMe during rougher times. Check out this link. http://www.wholehealthmd.com/hc/depression/chronic_supplements/1,1723,453,00.html
Also, I think it really helps to go out with friends or spend time with family. Personally, I think exercise helps as well... also if there is anyone that you feel comfortable talking to (including us here on Chaz) I think that helps also.
Also, I think it really helps to go out with friends or spend time with family. Personally, I think exercise helps as well... also if there is anyone that you feel comfortable talking to (including us here on Chaz) I think that helps also.
Meds don't work right away it can take up to 8 weeks. Mine make me sleepy and they took awhile to kick in in the begining. Im so sorry you are going through this depression is definatly not the best feeling in the world. I take mine for social and seperation anxeity as well.
Good luck and I hope everything works out for you and you can start feeling better
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Good luck and I hope everything works out for you and you can start feeling better
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Awwww hunni!!! SO sorry to hear about this! My friend goes through depression at times too and it can be difficult at times and she gets pissed at me for no reason it's hard to remind myself that she doesn't mean it (other things going on as well) but i mean in the moment, it is real and it's just hard
Give it some time for the meds to have an effect - and spend as much time as possible with Toby. I know just the photos of him in your signature always make me smile, no matter what kind of mood I'm going through Depression can be a hard road to travel, but the way to do it is one foot in front of the other, taking your time to dawdle a bit on the road, look for four-leaf clovers and smell the roses you find on the way, and when you find someone you feel safe talking to, talk.
Depression can be a hard road to travel, but the way to do it is one foot in front of the other, taking your time to dawdle a bit on the road, look for four-leaf clovers and smell the roses you find on the way, and when you find someone you feel safe talking to, talk.
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As long as you recognize the depression for what it is, and realize that it is a chemical imbalance, that should help to make dealing with it a bit easier. And depression can be a good thing......it forces us to slow down and rest, and to spend some quality time with ourselves!!!!!
BUT-----do bear in mind that chemical imbalance can really screw up our perceptions, so you are NOT the best judge of YOU at these times!
Instead of making a list of things that depress you, make a list of your blessings. For instance, you have two good legs to get around on. You have a home that is not under 6 feet of water, and has a roof and electricity. You have air conditioning and don't have to try to exist in 106 degree temperatures.
You can afford a computer and being on the interent. If you want food, you can run on down to the grocery store and get dog and people food. You have your strength, you have your overall health.
And when the depression starts to win, just tell the Devil to go to Hell, that he ain't gonna ruin your day for you! Ya can live with depression as long as you realize that the lows are just perceived lows! Things are always better and brighter than they seem. Go out at night, and look up at the stars, and consider what tiny specks we are in this entire universe. Our problems are like fly poop in the scheme of things, roflmbo!
And after all that, take Toby for a walk, and check out the blue sky, the beauty of the sunlight, and the grass and all the other fantastic things Nature gives us for our enjoyment.
Now if you really want depressed------I have to go to Walmart SOON.....almost out of dog and people food. And I am too depressed to even think about getting dressed and going. Have no inclination or energy. But, I will make it!!!!! I don't "feel bad".....I just am unable to give a flying fart about anything, lol. But that's just me! Been depressed for so long, it feels good to me!!!!
BUT-----do bear in mind that chemical imbalance can really screw up our perceptions, so you are NOT the best judge of YOU at these times!
Instead of making a list of things that depress you, make a list of your blessings. For instance, you have two good legs to get around on. You have a home that is not under 6 feet of water, and has a roof and electricity. You have air conditioning and don't have to try to exist in 106 degree temperatures.
You can afford a computer and being on the interent. If you want food, you can run on down to the grocery store and get dog and people food. You have your strength, you have your overall health.
And when the depression starts to win, just tell the Devil to go to Hell, that he ain't gonna ruin your day for you! Ya can live with depression as long as you realize that the lows are just perceived lows! Things are always better and brighter than they seem. Go out at night, and look up at the stars, and consider what tiny specks we are in this entire universe. Our problems are like fly poop in the scheme of things, roflmbo!
And after all that, take Toby for a walk, and check out the blue sky, the beauty of the sunlight, and the grass and all the other fantastic things Nature gives us for our enjoyment.
Now if you really want depressed------I have to go to Walmart SOON.....almost out of dog and people food. And I am too depressed to even think about getting dressed and going. Have no inclination or energy. But, I will make it!!!!! I don't "feel bad".....I just am unable to give a flying fart about anything, lol. But that's just me! Been depressed for so long, it feels good to me!!!!
Awwwww.... so sorry to hear that, hun! Eat a huge tub of ice cream. That's what I did after my ex-fiance dumped me Don't worry, my life at work is really stressed too. It seems like everyone dosn't know what their hired for. But, remember, it can only get better. Try taking Toby for a long, long walk.
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Manchesters is right. Once you comprehend the fact that it is chemical imbalance, it gets a bit easier. My best friend has found her father dead in their home of CHF, been cheated on repeatedly and raped all in the past 5 years. I have problems, but I can look at for example her life, and know... There is always someone worse off than me. She can look at people in New Orleans and know, there is always someone worse off than her. Always think like that. And another thing she and I say is 'Screw life, it is not gonna beat me! I am stronger than that.' We also take meds to help out. I have chronic anxiety and severe depression but I finally got my meds right and I feel pretty good right now.
I don't know if you are religious or not. But praying helps a lot. It doesn't have to be to anyone in particular, I guess you could even just call it talking out loud. Talk to Toby. I have a feeling he will listen. Tell him your problems and cry. Cry Cry Cry. We were given them **** tear ducts for sumthin, so use them hunny! It is a proven fact that crying reduces stress. I think of it as each teardrop is one less drop of sadness in my body. Crying is frowned upon, but I think it to be quite healthy.
Please PM me if you ever feel the need.
I don't know if you are religious or not. But praying helps a lot. It doesn't have to be to anyone in particular, I guess you could even just call it talking out loud. Talk to Toby. I have a feeling he will listen. Tell him your problems and cry. Cry Cry Cry. We were given them **** tear ducts for sumthin, so use them hunny! It is a proven fact that crying reduces stress. I think of it as each teardrop is one less drop of sadness in my body. Crying is frowned upon, but I think it to be quite healthy.
Please PM me if you ever feel the need.
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