Dorris

I just completed an online test and it confirms I am severely depressed.

At the moment I feel sad all the time, angry with everything and don't see much hope for the future.

I would quite happily sit here at my laptop all day, every day if I could and have no contact with others.

What dose depression mean to you?

Would medication help?

awuh1

I means it's time to get some help for it. There are a wide variety of treatments and real cause for hope.

Sazzle

I had depression for years, well I took ADs for years. Then the symptoms of those ADs got so severe it was worse than the initial anxiety and depression I went to the GP for on the first place.

Under his watchful eye, I tapered off and now take 5-htp, a daily walk at around high noon, eat well (I'm getting there!) and exercise a bit (also getting there!). Quitting drinking for me was the last stage of my 'happiness plan'. It was/is hard and has brought back a lot of anxiety, depression and tiredness but I know it's temporary.

Each person is different but I can feel myself slipping into a depression if:
I eat ****** foods
I don't see good friends and family regularly
I don't walk daily
I don't do my daily soul intentions or gratitude

I think sometimes we have to force ourselves outside into the real world instead of navel gazing

Please go and seek medical help if you feel very bad

Hugs

S x

Dee74

I'd see someone professionally to confirm that online diagnosis Dorris.
They will be able to give you suggestions based on your particular case

D

Weasel1966

Dorris, depression is real. It's tangible to me. I can feel it. See it. Even taste it sometimes. So what does that mean?

It means its time for me to reach out and get some help. I am doing just that. I have another appointment to see my doctor.

Depression can fuel many things and slant perspectives to the breaking point. Don't let that continue for you. Like everyone here said. Go see someone.

Making the appointment is easy. Going to it can be harder. But don't let another day be lost to the nothingness that depression can make us feel.

K

Janis

I would talk to a doctor about it. I got put on medication and he put it well when he said, "you've been too strong for too long". There is no need to suffer needlessly when there is help available to you.

Best of luck!

Anna

Dorris, I've struggled with depression since my high school days, and never was able to get it properly diagnosed and treated. It eventually led to my alcoholism as an effort to self-medicate.

Talk to your dr and see what his diagnosis is. Medication can help, but it often takes several tries before you get a med that works for you.