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by Mich
Thu Sep 24, 2009 9:42 am
Forum: Living with Depression and other Related Health Concerns
Topic: Despair
Replies: 8
Views: 4455

Despair

My morning is filled with despair. This depression is crushing the life out of me. I don't get any emotional support from my husband. I get support with making dinner and doing chores if I don't feel up to it but I don't get any hugs with him encouraging me to "hang on". The feelings of ho...
by Mich
Thu Sep 24, 2009 6:37 am
Forum: Living with Depression and other Related Health Concerns
Topic: Gone off of an anti-depressant
Replies: 4
Views: 3513

I am on Cymbalta right now and have been toying with the idea of going off it to see how much worse I am. I am not sure it is doing much for me now either. It seemed to help a lot in the beginning. Are you going to try another drug? Are you doing talk therapy as another way to combat your depression?
by Mich
Wed Sep 23, 2009 8:39 am
Forum: Other Thoughts, Feelings and Messages
Topic: The Darkness
Replies: 3
Views: 2524

The Darkness

The darkness is overwhelming today. I had a very tough therapy session yesterday that left me feeling full of shame and rage. I want to self harm so badly yet I know that is not a good solution. I just feel the need to act out on this extreme anger and hatred I feel for myself. The deep despair is p...
by Mich
Wed Sep 23, 2009 6:56 am
Forum: Living with Depression and other Related Health Concerns
Topic: It feels so hopeless
Replies: 23
Views: 11557

Thank you all for your thoughtful feedback. You put so much care and thought into your responses...it's just wonderful Thanks so much.
by Mich
Wed Sep 23, 2009 6:44 am
Forum: Other Thoughts, Feelings and Messages
Topic: Hypnosis - a clinical viewpoint
Replies: 3
Views: 2950

Interesting info. Thanks for posting it.
by Mich
Sun Sep 20, 2009 5:09 pm
Forum: Living with Depression and other Related Health Concerns
Topic: Mentally: A Little Better, Physically: Beat Up!
Replies: 6
Views: 4048

I'm sorry about Wobbles. I know how sad I would be if I lost our pet. I hope you are feeling better soon.
by Mich
Sun Sep 20, 2009 2:23 pm
Forum: Living with Depression and other Related Health Concerns
Topic: Darkness Reigns
Replies: 1
Views: 1798

Darkness Reigns

Today is cloaked in darkness and my exhaustion is overwhelming. I have managed to have a shower this morning and ingest 2 bananas: one for breakfast and one for lunch. The need to disappear into nothing is very strong. The need to escape and separate from my life is also very strong. I am engulfed i...
by Mich
Sun Sep 20, 2009 2:09 pm
Forum: Living with Depression and other Related Health Concerns
Topic: It feels so hopeless
Replies: 23
Views: 11557

Thanks for the input everyone. It is comforting to know that you are all out there. *hugs* to all.
by Mich
Sat Sep 19, 2009 2:31 pm
Forum: Living with Depression and other Related Health Concerns
Topic: It feels so hopeless
Replies: 23
Views: 11557

It's now Saturday and nothing has changed as far as my state of despair. Nothing can pull me out. I took a few Ativans last night so I did sleep thankfully but today the same suffocating sadness is squeezing the life out of me. I am unable to shower or change clothes. I am unable to take anything in...
by Mich
Sat Sep 19, 2009 1:37 pm
Forum: New Member Introductions
Topic: I know its not just me, but I have had a bad few days
Replies: 7
Views: 4336

Racric - please know that you are not alone. There are many here who are suffering and hopefully we can be a support to each other. Please write again.
by Mich
Sat Sep 19, 2009 9:54 am
Forum: New Member Introductions
Topic: My firstest post
Replies: 1
Views: 1922

Hi - I am Mich (46) also in the grips of major depression. I am glad you got the courage up to join the board. I just joined yesterday. It is so hard to know how to keep going when the beast strikes. What has worked for you in the past? I wish I had a magic answer for you. I try like heck to distrac...
by Mich
Fri Sep 18, 2009 1:34 pm
Forum: Living with Depression and other Related Health Concerns
Topic: It feels so hopeless
Replies: 23
Views: 11557

It feels so hopeless

I just got back from my psychiatrist's office. He does my therapy as well as my meds and I wanted to explain to him how desperate and how bad I am feeling but I just couldn't get it to come out right. I can never adequately convey my suffering and that pains me greatly. I want someone to understand ...
by Mich
Fri Sep 18, 2009 8:56 am
Forum: Profiles
Topic: ECT was the last resort
Replies: 11
Views: 8985

Monty - thanks for posting your thoughts on ECT. I am just about at the end of my rope with meds and your post has given me the courage to explore the ECT option. All I know is I can't continue like this. I also appreciate you sharing your story. It takes courage to do that and I hope it has made yo...
by Mich
Fri Sep 18, 2009 8:41 am
Forum: New Member Introductions
Topic: Hi All
Replies: 3
Views: 2604

Hi All

I just joined the forum today. I am a 46 year old woman who was diagnosed with major depression 4.5 years ago. I am also in recovery from anorexia. I am having a particularly rough time right now with severe depression. I feel like I am going to be completely swallowed up by it. The darkness, hopele...

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