Does anybody have difficulties with their depression?

[sickkarter]

Like i do, because nothing goes along with summer depression like a nice helping of suicidal thoughts or unhelpful pity posts that have no reason to be posted.

[swell455]

I do feel it can and will be depression, but trying really does wonders against that. Got to have faith in yourself.

[yikes77]

My dad died just over 4 months ago and while I did take it hard and miss him dearly, my sister is devastated and has yet to return to work due to her grief and now has anxiety attacks.  She has been seeking therapy with a counsellor and doctor who did tell her to take up colouring books.  She is finding that colouring is helping her relax more and focus on something rather than her grief.

[ghunter]

I am so happy to report I don't deal with depression, I try to give it to the Lord and let him handle it.

[gaylasue]

My husband struggles with depression and has since he became totally disabled 17 years ago.  He is on (expensive) medication but some days it doesn't seem to help much.  It is usually on days when his pain level is extreme.

[snuggleycutejc]

I wish peace for your anguish. When my angst starts, I get tired and a mild headache and the no end makes me not want to do house/money work at all, tv would be no good either. I like to ride my tricycle and I must think of what I have and have did, I just go on than the day is over and I feel different the next day, that is a blessing. 

[luvh8tragedy87]

I have been coping with things better since I started my meds in January. Feel a lot better emotionally and not as anxious. I still don't leave the house all that much. I need to work on that.

[pmagalei]

I don't have any remedy for you except there might be some medication that can ease your pain. Consult with your primary Dr. maybe he can refer you to a specialist that you can confide all your struggles with. People cope with depression differently and not one person has a particular answer for you. Only you can do something about it. Sometimes going out for a walk can give you some fresh air. Go for a walk every once in a while.

[Sawman214]

Keeping myself up is my personal responsibility, so if I'm always doing what I'm suppose to I don't get depressed

[killers2]

I did have trouble with depression but I have been much better lately.  Sometimes only time heals wounds.  Hope things look up for you!

[beatsdrop]

Yeah, and the hurricane didn't help matters. Plus, I'm a caretaker so I'm usually never happy.

[ljrjess69]

yes and it sucks,,,,,i hate it....

[JaniceSW]

You need to take advantage of therapy and compliantly use medication.  Call a crisis line in moments of severe depression.  Try coloring (as suggested previously) and journaling.  Write about your hopes and dreams and memories of family and those you love.  Keep yourself somewhat busy by volunteering once or twice a week and exercise is important too.  Just taking a walk and admiring nature can release endorphins.

[braggin]

I had a bad case of postpartum depression about 35 years ago and went to a shrink and a psychologist and took anti-depressants for it, but the one thing I found out really really helped a lot with it was running. I don't run very fast, but I do get out there and run about 3 miles 4-5 days a week and find it really keeps depression at bay.

[bretay]

i do...a couple of times a year for the past 34 years..every march when my youngest daughter was born and then in november when she died...she had heart surgery at almost 8 months old..passed away less than 24 hours after surgery..she had transposition of the great arteries....her main 2 blood vessels were crossed...other than those 2 times of the year i'm pretty good