Depressed and Struggling
I feel so alone and my depression has flared up after a really long period of being able to manage it.
This is the first time I'm reaching out because I've been ashamed of not being able to manage. I did send my psychiatrist a message that I need my meds evaluated but I might not hear from him for several hours due to his appointments. I even reached out to the suicide hotline, though that wasn't a lot of help as they just repeated to me what I said. I don't need to hear back what I just said.
I need help to figure out how to get back on my feet.
@HopefulLife2301
Wow that would be super frustrating to just hear things you said back like a parrot... i think that is what is trained to some dealing with the calls etc....
I get what you are saying if a specific episode seems to be deeper or worse and things you once did to get out of it previously is not making a dent...... i am in a phase too....
i always find doing items that i have put off for a long time or something that was bothering me but i never made time to deal with .. i also as a practice may sound odd ... i move furniture to give myself a new outlook or when i come home it is not same ole same old.
@HopefulLife2301
Sorry HopefulLife2301, your pain is tangible.
did you hear from your therapist?
How are you doing now?
You are showing an incredible strength you know? doing your best to find solutions.
If you want you can tell what would be a good way to support you in this difficult moment, is there something specific we can do to relieve your pain? If you feel to post again we are here HopefulLife, I wish we can make you feel that we genuinely care.
@HopefulLife2301 I have been dealing with depression for over 20 years. My last battle was about 5 months ago and it hit me pretty hard so I decided to see a psychologist for the first time in about 7 years. It helped me a lot. He discussed how anxiety and depression actually work and he also suggested for me to read 2 books. The 10 Best Ever Anxiety Management Techniques and Feeling Good. They discuss not only coping skills but talk about how the brain works in regards to anxiety and depression. I really liked the books and I am still reading them. I am not a huge fitness guy but for the last 5 months or so I take a walk in my hilly neighborhood and I also jog a little bit to get my heart rate up. This helps me tremendously. I usually do it on my lunch break because I work close to home. I am also on an anti depressant which is 20 mg of Lexapro and when I go through my anxiety/depression episodes I will take Klonopin. There is hope and you will be ok. Trust me.
