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I know every one has their own hardship. I have genetic depression. I've been suffering from depression since when I was a young teenager. My granny was alcoholic and so is his son (my dad). I cut out drinking smoking and all kinds of medication. None of them really worked to help me out. I just spend my time like groundhog day. Depression is more harmfull than any other disease that kill people gradually. Nothing interesting, changeable. Sometimes talking about depression to acquaintances and friends is difficult and makes things worse. I don't even know whether depression made me my life going terribly or my life made me sick.
Hi Stranded,
I would agree that it seems that depression runs in families. Of course, I wish that were not the case. All four of my grandparents were alcoholics. At least my one grandmother found AA. My poor dad, a vet of WW2... his generation never spoke of this sort of thing; never showed any weakness - but as an adult, I can see signs of depression in him. So, Me, my sister, and my brother also struggle with depression. And now, my son.
Does it help to know that many other people (millions!) suffer just as you do? As WE do? IDK if it does. Maybe at some level.
Some people claim that depression can be cured. Maybe certain kinds of "situational" depression. I've had it all my adult life (I'm 51) and for me its become a management issue. I manage with a combo of therapy, meds, a couple intense hobbies (one boarding on a second job), and a truly understanding wife.
And I get along because I understand and accept that there will be strings of bad days (maybe even weeks); but then, there'll be strings of neutral days which are okay; then there'll be strings of good and great days. I take them as they come. Of course, I try to mitigate the bad days. But for me, I know they won't last.
The one thing I DO battle is not allowing depression to turn me into a victim. Self-victimization is a totally unsustainable and even destructive coping strategy. If there is ONE reason to get into therapy, it would be to steer yourself away (with help) from self-victimization.
Sorry if I got preachy. Didn't mean to. Take what might help and leave the rest.
Kindly,
n
I would agree that it seems that depression runs in families. Of course, I wish that were not the case. All four of my grandparents were alcoholics. At least my one grandmother found AA. My poor dad, a vet of WW2... his generation never spoke of this sort of thing; never showed any weakness - but as an adult, I can see signs of depression in him. So, Me, my sister, and my brother also struggle with depression. And now, my son.
Does it help to know that many other people (millions!) suffer just as you do? As WE do? IDK if it does. Maybe at some level.
Some people claim that depression can be cured. Maybe certain kinds of "situational" depression. I've had it all my adult life (I'm 51) and for me its become a management issue. I manage with a combo of therapy, meds, a couple intense hobbies (one boarding on a second job), and a truly understanding wife.
And I get along because I understand and accept that there will be strings of bad days (maybe even weeks); but then, there'll be strings of neutral days which are okay; then there'll be strings of good and great days. I take them as they come. Of course, I try to mitigate the bad days. But for me, I know they won't last.
The one thing I DO battle is not allowing depression to turn me into a victim. Self-victimization is a totally unsustainable and even destructive coping strategy. If there is ONE reason to get into therapy, it would be to steer yourself away (with help) from self-victimization.
Sorry if I got preachy. Didn't mean to. Take what might help and leave the rest.
Kindly,
n
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So glad to see you here, stranded. You posting here gives me some glimpse of hope that you are willing to fight this thing. I understand the battle is long and hard, tiring at times, but you seem to understand what it takes. Keep up that good fight and keep us updated how things are going. We're here for you. You're in my prayers. God bless!
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