I’ve been clinically depressed before, so it’s not shocking. I was hoping it wasn’t the case but it’s time to face it that it isn’t lifting.
It’s not severe, but it’s beyond the “I can deal with it without help stage.” Nothing wrong with that, and I’ve been on antidepressants before and they worked great with no side effects so I’m not worried on that score. Just a matter of getting on them and letting them work. And then doing other stuff to help myself once I feel better.
Not sure why I’m writing this…maybe just to let everyone know that it isn’t a moral failing to be depressed?
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I was literally just sobbing alone in my apartment because I’m so tired of being depressed. Sometimes I hate who I’ve become and can’t believe my life turned out this way. But I’m still so resistant to going on antidepressants đ I just don’t think I should have to put something artificial in my body to be happy. Surely it’s sane to be depressed in this world? I had cancer several years ago and after going through chemo, I hate the idea of taking a pill. I hate the medical field. They saved my life but the damage to my body is so lasting đ I don’t know what to do.Â
Good for you for recognizing whatâs going on and making a plan!
I was dealing with pretty severe depression several years ago. I was fulfilling my basic everyday tasks (work, kid stuff) but thatâs it. I would cry when I got in my car at the end of the work day, I went to sleep every night and prayed that I wouldnât wake up. I couldnât imagine going on the rest of my life feeling the way I did.
I kept waiting to snap out of it, and Iâd have a good day here or there but the depression felt like a heavy coat that was always there. I finally talked to my doctor after a year of this and started taking an antidepressant. Within two weeks I felt ok. Not great or euphoric or anything but I didnât need to feel like that- I just needed to feel like I was ok, and I did. It was life changing for me.
Well done for recognising it! It’s absolutely not a failing. Hope the meds kick in soon xxx
Been taking the same antidepressant since 2010. Had read an article on high functioning depression and told my doctor I felt depressed but still was excelling in university and socializing but lost all joy in it. I tried to stop taking it once for a few months and said nope, I need that. If you were to ask your friends half of them are probably on an antidepressant or in therapy especially in the age of social media.