-
depression getting the best of me
-
If you reread what I wrote, you will see that I wrote “maybe it wasn’t right for you and that is fine” and also, in my post to garynn I wrote “maybe you have legitimate reasons” for not taking it, so no, I am certainly not shaming anyone for their choices.
-
Yeah, whatever.
I wish the very best to the original poster of this thread and hope I haven’t caused any undue stress on anyone w/ my own thoughts. Wow. Just too much.
-
It’s fine. I understand it’s a touchy subject for people. But people have to do what’s right for them, whatever that is.
-
I dont think people should be shamed for taking or not taking medication. different things work for different people. I would be dead if it wasnt for medication. I feel bad when I hear people try to put others like me down because we are some how not strong enough to just fight depression. or that we are caving into big pharma. when I hear that medications are dangerous I think to myself, so is putting a gun in your mouth. which what some people with depression are ultimately led to. speaking for myself. no amount of bubble baths, kittens and sunshine can reverse some forms of depression. Also, there is a big difference between depression and sadness although sadness can trigger depression. you know how you can tell you dont need medication? you are doing fine without it and have a good quality of life. if someone with depression can manage wiithout medication that is a good thing but its not possible for all. there is alot of shaming that happens when one does have to take medication and that shaming may prevent some people from taking medication when they really really need it. there is not one solution for everyone and I think people from both sides become sensitive when they feel the other side is putting them down. Depression sucks and I hope anyone who has it gets help no matter what that kind of help is. medication or not. Garynnnjb, I’m sorry to hear you are feeling this way and hope that it passes quickly. Staying physically active has always been something that has helped me, whether I was taking medication or not. And keep reaching out to others and talking about how your doing is important. And whether you choose medication or not, definitely keep good open communication with a doctor or therapist. whatever you do, dont try to battle your feelings alone. we love you here!
-
If you’re feeling so down that you can’t function you need to contact a professional. It can help to hear what worked for someone else so keeping comments to what worked for you is most helpful. When you’ve dealt with something personally it’s bound to get a little heated when discussing. Thank you all for caring enough to respond to someone you’ve never even met! That’s awesome!
On a side note, there are studies that claim creative people (like us) tend to deal more with depression and anxiety. It’s super common with those who enjoy expressing themselves through dance!
-
Aww that is rough, but I think that if you are having a hard time getting out of your depression then you need to contact a professional to help you. Don’t go at this alone. A lot of people started businesses and then had to close the doors it is a hard pill to swallow, but I admire you on that. I would love to start a business and wished that I had the brass ones that you have to start it. I agree stay off social media. Stay away from that bull-pucky. Do you write in journals? Sometimes writing it down and just getting your feelings out can help. Around 2008 I had a bad break up and I was in depression mainly because I couldn’t believe that people (on his side blamed it all on me). I knew I wasn’t a bad person I did what I could in the relationship without having to do it all. N-E-who, A Spiritual Healer told me to right down all that bother’s me and when I’m done I could choose to rip it up and throw it away, I could bury it because those feelings and thoughts are now out and dead to me, or I could burn it in a sacred fire and blow the ashes to the wind and ask my Guides, Angels, Ancestors, and God to take it away because it no longer served my purpose. After I did that I realized. There was NOTHING wrong with me. I did what I could do and that was that. I was an amazing person and he was lucky to have me for the time that we were together. That was just a moment of depression. I also have a small amount of PTSD from being in the military, and I don’t take medication because I feel like I have a good handle on it, but one thing I know for sure is that I know that I can’t bring myself out of the darkness all by myself.
I had a coworker that had been battling depression pretty much all her life I mean she had a really screwed up life. Then she joined the Air Force and she had to be hypnotized to get through boot camp. I was like dang really?! She’s been on medication the majority of her life and it has been helpful. I have seen her when she is on her medication and it is explosive and lacks reason. Just over last year she had a family tragedy hit and she tried to fix her feelings etc herself and it was so overwhelming for her that she tried to take all of her medication. Thankfully her daughter found her in time and she got the help that she needed and yes she is someone that needs medication right now, but she is working on herself because she hopes that in the future that she won’t need to take it anymore. So be Blessed to you and Blessings to her. You’re not alone.
-
THANK YOU to Runemist34!! I LOVE your idea of not fighting my depression or anxiety. I get exhausted fighting myself on a daily basis. I never thought I had the option of just hanging out with it – just BEING. I think this will help me 🙂
garynnnjb – Know that you are NOT alone. I also don’t use medication but that’s been my choice for years. I’ve known people who have benefitted from meds & people who didn’t. You have to do what works for you & what’s best for you.
Creative outlets help me music, dance & writing. I also see a therapist on occasion. I also have a hard time relaxing so reading & baths help with that.I hope you find your peace.
Log in to reply.