Totally agree with this. Focusing on the now is something I’ve had to work at so hard but it brings me peace when I just take day at at a timeFirstly I can fully sympathise with how you feel
For me, it’s always there. This week has been particularly bad for no apparent reason. I can’t sleep on a night and I don’t want to get up on a morning. It’s a constant black cloud over me. I’ve been on a few antidepressants and had therapy but it’s always ‘there’. I have anxiety too so the 2 combined just fight each other
I wish I could be more helpful, but be kind to yourself. Try and focus on the ‘now’ x
My depression goes back to when I was very young and I’d say the best it’s got is periods of “low mood”. I refused medication and the quick-fix talking therapies made me feel more helpless, but I’ve recently been doing intensive CBT with a proper therapist. This time I’ve kept an open mind because I was at a very low ebb.I’ve had depression on and off for a number of years. I am on another anti-depressant and we’re running out of options.
This is the worst spell it’s been and it’s based on a family situation that won’t change, it’s something I have to deal with...but I feel unable to. I come on here, I get involved and have a laugh but I log back off and go back to life and inside I’m despairing.
Im quite open with people about how I feel so I don’t know if talking therapy is what I’m missing. Plus what’s the point in talking and crying and nothing changes.
Im just wondering if I’m missing a trick. Thanks in advance.
Completely agree with this - it’s difficult for anything to disappear if there’s an ongoing situation that’ll trigger it.I suffered with depressed when I was at uni, I took sertraline and after 1.5 years I was “normal” again. I didn’t get low mood, no dark thoughts, and I am much much happier. So I guess you can say it “went away”.
however, rarely, if something bad happens, I find I overreact so heavily. I start getting really dark thoughts and crazy feelings again, but they only last a few hours? I’m not sure why this happens, and maybe I’m highly emotional. I’m not sure if this is depression, because like I said the feelings don’t even last 12 hours. But once I’m over it, I’m happy again
sorry I’m not more helpful! But in short, yes I think depression can go away for the meantime, but certain situations and events can stir up those feelings again
Ask if you can go back to the old medication. I found that switching the medicines around works for me, and stops me reaching the effects of tolerance. That works for me. Also, don't be hard on yourself. You can't help being ill.I’ve had depression on and off for a number of years. I am on another anti-depressant and we’re running out of options.
This is the worst spell it’s been and it’s based on a family situation that won’t change, it’s something I have to deal with...but I feel unable to. I come on here, I get involved and have a laugh but I log back off and go back to life and inside I’m despairing.
Im quite open with people about how I feel so I don’t know if talking therapy is what I’m missing. Plus what’s the point in talking and crying and nothing changes.
Im just wondering if I’m missing a trick. Thanks in advance.
Was coming to say the exact same thing! Don’t look at your metal health as a linear line of improvement throughout your life. Life has many daily stressors, life events and curveballs to deal with that can test your emotional resilience at any time. It’s better to focus on acknowledging when you’re in a dark spot and what tools and resources can you use to cope better. Then, the next time you recognise things starting to spiral, you are better equipped to deal with it. It took me around 3 years to understand my mental health after being diagnosed, what my triggers are, what I can do to get back in control. Some people will take years to understand theirs, you can’t rush it, it’ll eventually click and you know what works for you. Hope you feel better soon xxxIn answer to your question. I wouldn't say look at it as getting rid of depression, more learn how to manage and minimize it's affect. Therapy wise you can't go wrong working with an experienced Therapist who offers either CBT, IPT or CfD.
Agree with this, I’ve always felt like there’s something under the surface, I like you am very creative and sensitive, and I can’t remember a time when I wasn’t feeling on edge or anxious or like a deep melancholy sadness about nothing in particularFrom my experience i feel that one could have been born with it. I was always a very sensitive child and always had this underlying feeling that the world isnt for me. As an adult when a parent passed away or any other major life trauma's my depression got worse. On the outside i am a bubbly, always smiling person but inside i feel pain all the time. I am also an artistic person and i kinda wonder if people like us feels to much
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