mns1

Hey guys,

Went to the doctor this morning thinking I have depression and guess what? I have depression!

I am not drinking nor do I even crave alcohol. I merely hit a point where I realized that something is holding me down mentally. In my last thread I posted about how I have a lot going on this year in pursuing my goals and getting my life going. Well I can't be the best person I can be while doing that if I am depressed. So I summoned the courage to call the doc so I can grab this by the throat and end it once and for all.

I've been put on antidepressants and I need to start seeing a therapist but I feel so relieved to finally have this out in the open and a plan to overcome it.

ScottFromWI

Glad you found help and isolated the issue, that's a huge step in the right direction. Thanks for sharing!

Wholesome

I would imagine that's still a tough thing to hear even if it is a relief to have a diagnosis. I hope the medication works out and you can achieve all your dream and be lifted of your depression Good for you for having the courage to address it.

Soberwolf

Good job getting help for your depression Mns and having a plan to overcome it

Anna

I'm so glad you pushed through that.

It took me so long to get my diagnosis and treatment of depression, but I wouldn't be where I am today without have done that. It levels the playing field and gives you a real chance at success in recovery and in life.

PurpleKnight

Great job on going to Dr!! That was a big step!!

JadedGirl

Hey glad you faced up to it and have gone and got the support you need. Depression sucks but you can start moving forward now :-) xx

Dee74

I'm really glad too - depression can be so debilitating.
Great move mns

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tate9685

Good for you. That's the way to take care of yourself. You deserve to feel your best.

courage2

Good job seeing a doctor, mns. Apparently I've had depression for a long time, but medicated it and simultaneously masked it with drugs and alcohol. After I quit drinking, something kept weighing me down, but I fought against getting help. I'm glad you did! I hope this is the start of better days for you!

SoberLeigh

You seem very self-aware, mns. Glad that you recognized that something didn't feel right and took action. Very impressive.

Vandermast

hey there

yes unfortunately a number of us get that diagnosis after being sober for a while or even not that long, the cogs don't mesh quite right and the quick sand starts to envelop us.........

I am very happy for you that you have had this sorted out......untreated depression can seriously compromise ones efforts to live in sober land

best wishes fellow traveller

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brynn

Mns....I'm really glad to hear that you reached out for help! Now you know what your dealing with and can face it head on! And I really hope you follow through with seeing a therapist, too.
You've been such an awesome friend to me and it makes me smile knowing you did something pretty awesome for yourself!

mns1

Thank you so much everyone! I seriously love you guys!

I have definitely been fighting this for a while. It just feels like now is do or die time. I am 28. I am still young, but I am only getting older. I have a vision of the life I want and I will not let anything stand in my way of fulfilling it.

I am finishing up the book Unbroken and I could not have been reading it at a better time. It is by far the most profound and simply the best book I have ever read. And it motivated me to face my inner darkness. I have been held down, but I will not be broken.

I hope everyone on here who is struggling can find it in themselves to not give up.

brynn

We'll said, mns!

Dean1978

Ever want to chat or rant feel free to message me. Have lived with Depression for many years, good to see you are getting help

ChgoReason

Did you see an actual psychiatrist, or a clinical psychologist, for this diagnosis? With full blown depression people do not get out of bed or have any type of reason to hope. Your post suggests you have a lot fight in you.

mns1

Thanks guys, I appreciate the support!

I've only seen my primary physician so far. My first therapy session is next week. I definitely don't have severe or full-blown depression. No suicidal thoughts or any of that. In fact, what drove me to call the doctor was my desire to live. I felt so mentally bogged down, it felt like I would never move on unless I took care of it. So I did.

I've never been a quitter. And I never will be.

twal

Glad to hear that you went to see the doctor for your depression and I hope you feel better soon.

Wholesome

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