I am new to depression

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Hi there,

I am new to depression. I have realised I have been suffering from depression for as long as I can remember, I spend most of my days sleeping and eating very little. I have recently been feeling a lot worse, I am seeking free therapy which obviously comes with a waiting time, but I wanted to know discuss this online beforehand.

I feel like something is constantly weighing me down from carrying out my usual activities, I feel drained both mentally and physically. I have tried numerous amount of times to get out of the house and take walks, I just cannot do it. I spend most of my days crying over things I cannot control, I feel physically slow and sick. No one really realises because I tend to isolate myself a lot which I do normally but I like to be alone. I just wanted to see if there are any other people out there who go through similar stuff and how you all deal with it really.

Thank you

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  • RoseIsabella
    2 years ago

    You NEED to reach out for help!

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      2 years ago

      I am okay now! Thank you so much!

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  • greekfish
    2 years ago

    Ah I’m sorry. I understand how you feel though. I used to struggle with depression, it consumed me too. Thankfully you are not alone, there are many people like you who also struggle with it. I know it is hard, I’m happy you are seeking therapy. I went to therapy as well, I think it helped me as far as just having somebody to talk to, that always helps. When I had depression I too used to isolate myself and I still have problems with that somewhat. Hear me out when I say that isolating yourself doesn’t help, but I think you already know that. It’s okay to prefer being alone, I’m the same way. But you need human contact in order to help yourself thrive. My advice to you is to try and get out there and find people to talk to. I know that your motivation for that will be low but just attempt it if you can. Getting close to people is hard but I think that it would help you. I’m willing to talk to you also if you would like but in person relationships are really where it’s at. You sound very kind but also very tired. Best wishes to you.

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      2 years ago

      Hi!

      Firstly, I hope you are well!

      Thank you for your reply and advice! 5 months later, my life has finally picked up and I am starting an entirely new chapter! It is daunting but exciting! I do often think about the times I was feeling very depressed, I ended up attending 1 counseling session and taking anti-depressants for a couple of months, which made my depression worse and now I am off them. I must say, I feel a lot better now, looking back to 5 months ago it is crazy how time changes everything!

      Thank you for everything!

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  • Somenormie
    2 years ago

    Did you sought out help yet?

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      2 years ago

      5 months later, I am feeling great! I did reach out for help, counseling did not do much, but I took anti-depressants for a couple of months, it was not a smooth journey, but I knew deep down that things wouldn't be like this forever, and I know I won't always feel great, but at least I have supportive friends who I can vent to and therapy.

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