Depression Understood Forums

Hi everyone, this is my first post so bare with me.
I suffer from depression and anxiety after i suffered a trauma several months ago.
I see a counsellor every week but I was just writing to see if anyone felt the same as me in regards to their "symptoms".

Does anyone else feel like they don't want to be around people? Only recently have I become aware of it but I get really frustrated being around my family- I love my family so much and I don't know why I don't enjoy their company at the moment and it makes me feel so selfish. I just feel really frustrated that everyone around me is so happy and getting on with their life whilst im stuck in a dip.

I much prefer to spend time in my room moping and having my own space.
The other day I went to get dressed and I ended up crying because I didn't know what to wear, I felt really pathetic because theyr just clothes.

Also i feel really unlike myself, most of the time that im upset i don't even know what im crying about.

Thank you to anyone who listens, I just wanted to see if other people felt similar to me because i feel like im the only one.

Kim

Hi Kim
this is my very first time on this site. I suffer depression and anxiety and it waxes and wanes with somedays better than others. Today- not so good. I too feel like I want to be alone when I am sad. I have learned, more often than not when I go out and be with people it helps my depression. I have also found, that even though I don't feel like it, if I go do some exercise it helps.
As for what to wear I bet Jeans and a T- shirt would be good on you.
Hope the sun shines on you today Kim
Barry

Hi Kim, I understand the hiding out and wanting to be alone.
A few things to try are make sure you are eating healthy and staying away from sugars. Exercise....I can't tell you how much this helps me and others.
I have also heard that yoga helps. Tried it once and I really did not like it. But a lot of people do.
You might also want to check into your vitamin d levels. Most of us don't get enough sun and the low levels don't help with the depression. A blood test can be done to see what your levels are at. Make sure insurance covers it, I know a few years ago ours didn't. But if they are low most insurance will pay for a prescription.

I have low vitamin D but I take supplements and I am dtill depressed!