Depression Understood Forums

Hello,

I'm 27 and I have suffered from depression/anxiety since my early teens.
I didn't seek help until I suffered an emotional break down around age 22.
Sometimes I feel as though there is no end in sight. I have breaks in time where the depression and the anxiety subside, but it always creeps it's way back in. I had a very disruptive home life as a child, as an adult I find it diffictult to move forward and forget the past.
I have been seeing a therapist, however I still get depressed alot. I feel as though it helps somewhat but not enough. I would like to know what it feels like to live a life without depression.
I don't want to take any meds because I am afraid of the side effects... I am wondering if anti-depressants are helpful?
Thie depression and anxiety has affected numerous areas of my life including my relationships, work, etc..
I am constantly in fear of having a nervous breakdown.
This is the first time I have joined a group, I am wondering if it's helpful?

Thanks
Faith

Welcome (((((((((Faith)))))))))...that's a cyber hug!

Some people find anti-depressants very helpful, some a little, some not at all...depends on you and different meds work differently for different people so its a matter of finding right one for you...some don't have much in way of side effects for some people, others more sensitive to side effects, just depends.

I can't afford therapy and have found this site of peer support a LIFELINE! People here are so caring and supporitive and have become a special family for me. Think you will find the same.

So welcome again! Wishing you light and peace in your day...

Hi Faith, I joined yesterday aswell, I have been on ad's for ten years previous to that I smoked cannabis for ten years which which helped me tremenoudsly.

The ad's are most definately benficial to me I take 45mg mirtazapine and 15mg abilify for anxiety. I also am allowed 16 temezapam for sleeping.

Take care n I hope that you like the forum love marc x

Hi Faith! Welcome! ~waves~