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Posted by dyan on September 11, 2003, at 13:34:40
I have had major depression and anxiety for as long as I can remember. I am almost 60. Have a great family husband of 40+ years, happy marriage, children, grandchildren and in-laws all very supportive and loving. Then you may ask, why am I writing this message? Because I do not think any of them understands exactly what chronic major depression is really like or why it is so life altering. I have a psychiatrist that I get along with very well, but I sometimes think even he does not understand. Why do I feel like I am falling apart inside and it is not apparent to anyone that this is going on? Or how serious it is.
Have taken every single antidepressant and treatments on the market today and some combinations also.Am currently on two antidepressants, an anxiety drug and sleep aid. I am so tired of waking up every day and feeling so hopeless, no matter what I do. I do not understand why I was born or why I am still here. I am definitely not suicidal, would not do that to God or my family. Just plain out of ideas and seem to have hit a brick wall.
I have no motivation and if I do have a day that I feel some I work all day and into the night to catch up on everything. I do not sleep well, not good sleep. I am sure there are others who have had or are feeling these same feelings. Would like to hear from them. Thanks in advance for any help at all.
Posted by fallsfall on September 11, 2003, at 16:32:42
In reply to Brick wall; Been there done that, posted by dyan on September 11, 2003, at 13:34:40
That doesn't sound like any fun. I agree that it is really hard for people who have not been depressed to understand what it is like. Usually Psychiatrists do better, though. Have you ever done therapy? It might do two things for you: hopefully the therapist would understand (I've been impressed with how well they do), and you would have someone to talk about on how to work on the hopelessness and figure out a reason for you to be alive.
If therapy is not possible, you might find a depression support group in your area. There you would find other people who understand what depression is like. Call your local hospital, ask you pdoc, look in the paper.
Post again here! We understand.
Posted by dyan on September 12, 2003, at 16:09:45
In reply to Re: Brick wall; Been there done that » dyan, posted by fallsfall on September 11, 2003, at 16:32:42
Thanks so much for answering. I have considered a psychologist. The psychiatrist does not talk much. It is so nice to know that someone does care. Thanks again. Will look into a depression support group also.
Posted by KimberlyDi on September 12, 2003, at 16:14:26
In reply to Brick wall; Been there done that, posted by dyan on September 11, 2003, at 13:34:40
I'm stumped. I'm 34 and I'm not sure what I'm supposed to do with my life, or what I even want out of life. All I can think of doing is to relate my sorrow for my mother-in-law who passed away recently of a heart attack during her sleep. The last time we had a chat, she had made a decision. She raised her kids, and she raised some of her grandkids, but she was putting her foot down about having to raise her great-grandkids. She said it was finally time for her & her husband to travel and enjoy life alittle. To have fun. Unfortunately, she waited too late.
I wish you luck in finding what you need.
KDi in Texas> I have had major depression and anxiety for as long as I can remember. I am almost 60. Have a great family husband of 40+ years, happy marriage, children, grandchildren and in-laws all very supportive and loving. Then you may ask, why am I writing this message? Because I do not think any of them understands exactly what chronic major depression is really like or why it is so life altering. I have a psychiatrist that I get along with very well, but I sometimes think even he does not understand. Why do I feel like I am falling apart inside and it is not apparent to anyone that this is going on? Or how serious it is.
> Have taken every single antidepressant and treatments on the market today and some combinations also.Am currently on two antidepressants, an anxiety drug and sleep aid. I am so tired of waking up every day and feeling so hopeless, no matter what I do. I do not understand why I was born or why I am still here. I am definitely not suicidal, would not do that to God or my family. Just plain out of ideas and seem to have hit a brick wall.
> I have no motivation and if I do have a day that I feel some I work all day and into the night to catch up on everything. I do not sleep well, not good sleep. I am sure there are others who have had or are feeling these same feelings. Would like to hear from them. Thanks in advance for any help at all.
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