Depression getting worse
Hey, I've suffered with depression for as long as I can remember but lately, it's gotten worse. I ended a very toxic relationship with a self confessed psychopath and he won't leave me alone. Also, other people have been causing problems which I don't deserve. I don't want to leave the house anymore, I'm at a real low point :(
@Kerry88
I know how hard it is to break free from someone who's making life hellish and having to do it after a rough complicated breakup. Seems like the few people with no patience for others pain are also the loudest and work themselves into hard to avoid places. I reclused away from everything and felt so drained my limbs were like lead and I couldn't enjoy anything for months. Meds helped me regain enough energy to take care of myself and still getting used to going out more. Lately I've found 7cups mindfulness section a huge help at minimizing daily anxiety which in turn helps ease depression. Vitamin D is necessary for serotonin production in brain (SSRI don't make more, they only control it's reuptake valve) so being in the house 24/7 means you'll need a qualified sunlamp and eating enough D3 containing food and supplements to make up for no sunlight.
@Kerry88
Hey Kerry! I'm glad you ended an unhealthy relationship. I know what its like to suffer from major depression disorder. It's not fun at all, and I wish I could give you hugs :) Its important to notice and understand what you're feeling. If you can't leave the house, that's okay. It takes time to work up courage and mobility to do that.
Well I had fallen for this girl and it turned out she had a boyfriend. She was only using me for compliments and approval because it was something that her boyfriend was not giving her. She never was interested in me and it shattered me on the inside.
I cut all my ties with this girl and during my recovery phase, I don't stop myself from getting really sad and just let the tears dry out. Once the all the tears are gone, I would go to the mirror and let the positive side of me talk. I would tell myself "You will not be treated like this, you deserve better. Look at me!! You know that you are an amazing person. People go through rough patches but that's what will make a person stronger. Keep fighting and definitely keep smiling!"
**Then I smile in the mirror.**
Mind you, this will be an everyday cycle.
