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I'm a little lost on what to do... my depression has returned.

I'm 27yo and have been gifted with wonderful family and friends. I have been given every oppertunity in life and am truly blessed. On a darker note, i've batteled with depression for the past eight years.

I was first diagnosed in undergrad and it was awful, a big dark hole and i've never experienced anything so horrible. I have since been on and off of depression medication and always fighting the disease. A little over two years ago I started taking medication again, going to therapy, etc. I eat healthy and work out when ever I can manage the energy. Things were getting better until November and now... i'm back to sad, tired, moody, unmotivated. I am just so lost about what I should do, how to make it better.

Depression unfortunately runs in the family, both of my grandmothers had it, one took her life. I would never do that, it would hurt those I love, so all I can do is keep trying to make things sunny again... any suggestions?

-Jo

hi jo-ann.

i've been battling depression for the past 6 years, my last battle was a year ago and it was my worst to date. i know how hard it is, all you can do is take one day at a time and you will get there.

katy

Hello Jo-ann,

Welcome to the forum. You will find very caring and supporting people here, as well as the chat-room that is connected with this site.

As Katy said, the old saying, one day at a time. Sometimes the dimpliest things work the best. Talking here does help.

Warmie