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Depression

i think i might be depressed

went on the internet and i match 80% of the symptons

i don't know what to do

i don't know who to go to

Reply 1

isabella

9

How long have you been feeling like this for ?

Reply 2

Anonymous #1

OP

on and off for months, was particularly bad in october, then wasn't so bad, but its getting worse again

Reply 3

n0b0dy

1

you should look at the things that depress you, and try to find solutions to them, if you can't you either have to learn to live with them, or forget about them and start a new life.. the latter suits me more.. :p:

Reply 4

dita_parlo

11

Go to your DR's, have a chat and see what options are available. I was very lucky, my GP didn't immediately force anti-depressants on me, I was referred to a therapist and then she put me on the meds. I know it may seem daunting going, but it will be fine.

Reply 5

fleur de lis

15

Go to the doctors, and see what help they can offer you. This won't necessarily be medication, there are lots of options. Do you know what caused it? Or what has triggered it to worsen?

Reply 6

Ronove

18

As the last two people have said, go see your GP about it. :smile:

There is quite a bit of help for you, you just have to go and make sure you get it.

Reply 7

Rugar

1

Anonymous

i think i might be depressed

went on the internet and i match 80% of the symptons

i don't know what to do

i don't know who to go to

I have depression too. It can be hard to tell someone about it at first; but medical professionals are very understanding. They are qualified individuals; unlike the vast majority of the people on this board.

Its a treatable condition, although things won't get better immediately, they will eventually, with the right support.

You can chat to me if you so wish; there are a lot of support groups out there; there is one on facebook too if you want to join.

Take it easy,

Reply 8

Ronove

18

Rugar

I have depression too. It can be hard to tell someone about it at first; but medical professionals are very understanding. They are qualified individuals; unlike the vast majority of the people on this board.

Its a treatable condition, although things won't get better immediately, they will eventually, with the right support.

You can chat to me if you so wish; there are a lot of support groups out there; there is one on facebook too if you want to join.

Take it easy,

*can/should be. If one isn't helpful, see another.

There are lots of people who suffer from depression, don't think you're alone in it. :smile:

Reply 9

The Little Mermaid

Was there any reason for it? Given the timing, you might have SAD - seasonal depression. Shorter days, less sun, it can make a person miserable. You might just need some UV rays. At least, for your sake, I hope it's as simple as all that! ♥Definitely take it up with your doctor.

Reply 10

King Hippo

9

It may sound like I'm saying your condition isn't a big deal, but I don't mean it like that. But a lot of people suffer depression at some point or another, so don't feel like things are going wrong just because you're feeling really low.

I went through depression in my second year at Uni, and actually planned to take an overdose one night (though it was my friend's birthday, and I spent the last of my money buying her flowers... which is ironic, because one of the reasons I was depressed was because I was completely broke, and suddenyl I couldn't even afford pills to top myself. :smile:

)

All you need to think is that as bad as things are, there's always someone much worse off than you (unlikely as it may seem). The thing that opened my eyes is when my flatmate told me "if you'd killed yourself, think about the people you'd have left behind, and how it would have affected them".

Since moving to London I've slowly been getting depressed again, but I'm pretty sure I'll never get to the stage that I'm considering suicide again because I've been through that and I refuse to do it again, and my job is the sort of thing many would die for (no pun intended), so I know my life's worth living.

Speak to a doctor about it and get yourself some anti-depressants. There's no shame in it.

Reply 11

Ronove

18

King Hippo

It may sound like I'm saying your condition isn't a big deal, but I don't mean it like that. But a lot of people suffer depression at some point or another, so don't feel like things are going wrong just because you're feeling really low.

I went through depression in my second year at Uni, and actually planned to take an overdose one night (though it was my friend's birthday, and I spent the last of my money buying her flowers... which is ironic, because one of the reasons I was depressed was because I was completely broke, and suddenyl I couldn't even afford pills to top myself. :smile:

)

All you need to think is that as bad as things are, there's always someone much worse off than you (unlikely as it may seem). The thing that opened my eyes is when my flatmate told me "if you'd killed yourself, think about the people you'd have left behind, and how it would have affected them".

Since moving to London I've slowly been getting depressed again, but I'm pretty sure I'll never get to the stage that I'm considering suicide again because I've been through that and I refuse to do it again, and my job is the sort of thing many would die for (no pun intended), so I know my life's worth living.

Speak to a doctor about it and get yourself some anti-depressants. There's no shame in it.

As much as you're trying to help, I feel the need to say a few things.

Someone I knew once said they coped by thinking of all the people who were worse off than them, children starving in Africa etc etc. I found it extremely patronising and the guy didn't have a clue what real depression was like. Children are starving, so what? People are homeless, so what? Doesn't make me feel any better or more able to bear my own life.
Also... the think about your family and friends thing. If you were going to kill yourself that time, you'll know what it's like. You don't think about anyone else. And as much as thinking about how devastated they would have been when you're a bit better hurts you, you can get that low again. You can go down that road. If the depression takes over you won't be thinking of how much you'd hurt people by committing suicide, even though you've sworn you'd never get that bad again, that you refuse to, that it's simply not possible.

Reply 12

King Hippo

9

Ronove

Someone I knew once said they coped by thinking of all the people who were worse off than them, children starving in Africa etc etc. I found it extremely patronising and the guy didn't have a clue what real depression was like. Children are starving, so what? People are homeless, so what? Doesn't make me feel any better or more able to bear my own life.

I must say, Africa wasn't really springing to mind when I was thinking of "people worse off". I was thinking more closer to home, like "at least I'm not a junkie, at least I'm not thousands of pounds in debt, at least I'm not in jail for murder".

Ronove

Also... the think about your family and friends thing. If you were going to kill yourself that time, you'll know what it's like. You don't think about anyone else.

You're right, but that's because I wasn't thinking of them at that point. It was only after my flatmate had found out what I was planning (after the night) that he confronted me about it, and that's when my eyes were opened.

Ronove

And as much as thinking about how devastated they would have been when you're a bit better hurts you, you can get that low again. You can go down that road. If the depression takes over you won't be thinking of how much you'd hurt people by committing suicide, even though you've sworn you'd never get that bad again, that you refuse to, that it's simply not possible.

I'd have to disagree with that. You're entitled to your own opinion of course, but so am I and I'd have to disagree. After realising how it would affect other people, I've made a conscious decision that no matter how low I get and how worthless it all seems, I'd never take my own life because of how it would affect the people I care about.

As powerful as depression is and as much as it can take over you, I still think human determination and willpower is stronger. I realised last time what the consequences would have been (whereas I never considered it before), so if I start to go down that slope again I'll have the benefit of hindsight.

With all respect, I'm not trying to patronise anyone, but different people handle things in different ways, and that's how I handled my depression. Maybe it wouldn't work for you or for the person who needs help in this situation, but it worked for me and I can only give advice based on my own experiences.