Depression - Has anyone overcome it?

I am suffering from depression for the past 8 years at least (it was diagonozed then). It probably started looong back. Because of medicines, I have got 98% relief. But now, the 2% sounds too much to bear. Has anyone got OUT of depression, or is it a life long thing??

 

Hi there,

Welcome to the forum. Trina is right, some of us have life long, and some of us have situational depression.

Mine is life long too. But have gone into remission, according to my psychiatrist. So it can be kept under control with medications and therapy.

I hope that you feel better soon.

Keep posting and know that we all care.

Hugs, Karen

Sounds like a form of disassociation to me. You need to speak to your doctor or therapist about them. The anger sounds like it has been repressed possibly and is ready to come out.

Know that you are not crazy, mind will do what it has to do in order to protect itself. You need to talk to a professional.

Stay strong, I hope you find some answers.

Trina

Shringarey,

I had to edit your post per policy, may trigger some of our members. We have to use non-violent communication in our posts. I understand how you feel though.

Changing your appointment with your pyschiatrist is a VERY GOOD start!

Rage is there for a reason, your were severely hurt over something at one time. I too have rage and anger.. Mine is from childhood abuse, 15 years if it. I use therapy. mindfulness and meditation and prayer to deal with it. I also journal alot. It is not easy. I can tell you that with therapy and practice at skills it become more manageable and easier to handle. The anger becomes less fearsome.

KNOW that anger and rage are JUST emotions and that with breathing you can put space between you and the feeling. Count to 5 when the feeling comes, Then look at it, it can not hurt you anymore, it is just a feeling, you can control now.

In your head try using NON Violent communication, don't give the anger a voice until you know how to deal with it. Talk to your doctor about that. This will take practice, you will find some peace with this so try.

Trina

Yes, keep posting. It takes time to retrieve repressed memories. I didn't know about mine for 22 years. Just don't rush it, you remember things as you are able to handle them.

therapy is a good thing to stick with and journaling is a good thing to start if you have not.

We are here to listen and support!

Stay strong

Trina

Shringarey,

Welcome to the depression forum. I am glad that you have joined us. If you do in fact think that you may have repressed memories and possibly ptsd, seeing a therapist is the way to go. And posting here helps. Some of us can relate to what you are going through. I saw a therapist who specialized in childhood abuse about 20 years ago. As we feel safe, our mind will reveal more to us. You can't force it, so go with it the best that you can. Are you seeing a psychiatrist or a therapist at this time? If not, I think it is very important that you do and that you get the proper diagnosis.

Keep posting and know that we care.

Hugs, Karen

Hello everyone! I am new to this forum and Hope to get the best out of it. I may be able to provide a different perspective since I am a physician myself. I am currently experiencing my first Major depressive episode and many of you now what Is like. I have suffered from anxiety for at least 12 years but never felt depressed ;though, I am sure there was a component to it. I just saw a psychiatrist this past week and I am in the process of getting a therapist. This has just been overwhelming as I cannot explain why this is happening. Many people I know have a difficult life, life stressors, financial hardships, divorce that triggers them;however, I have none of them. I am a Young (34) physician, with a good life, travel when I want, if I see something I want I buy it, I can help my relatives and friends whenever they need it but yet, still fell into this depressive episode. This experience has given me a very different perspective of life. Nothing is more valuable than our health, nothing can buy that and I see it daily in my line of work. Last week I went to visit my brother and he noticed there was something bothering me, I couldn't explained to him why. I just cried and cried. He hugged me and said "I don't know what's wrong with you but whatever it is, we'll get through it". I recall in medical school studying about depression and the so called "feelings of impending doom"...waooo now I am feeling them. Learning about my depression has even made me more depressed. It has been several months since I've been anxious and three weeks since I have been feeling depressed. AS you all know it sucks. After having the crying spells, no desire to get out of bed, daily headaches, and no motivation whatsoever;that's when I decided to seek help. AS previously stated I already saw a Psychiatrist. Since I am single and without a girlfriend, in a city where there is no family dealing with this has been even difficult. I have turned to the most important being ..GOD! I am praying daily so I can learn and overcome this. I even called my mother and asked her to come be with me for a month, which she is going to do in a few weeks. Can't wait until she is here. Just this week I saw a patient in the Emergency room with a major depressive/panic disorder crisis;this patient was crying non stop. I felt so bad and deep inside In my heart I was telling this patient "I know exactly what you are going through and I wish I could hug you and tell you that I am suffering in a similar manner".
I do not know whether my condition will be chronic or not. Either way I'll have to deal with it and cope with the tools I have . God will help me as I am not alone despite of how I feel. I am making changes as difficult as they may seem to me. Anyone can recommend good books on how to overcome depression? For future reading as I don't think I can concentrate enough to read right now. Anyway, I apologize for the long venting. I am not sure If I even posted this in the right forum but I needed to get this out of my chest even if it was in written/typed form(since I'm still searching for a therapist).

ChammoMD,

I think you would get more responses if you started a new thread. Just click on "new topic" and go from there. I am sorry for what you are going through. It does sound like depression. As they say "money can't buy happiness". Depression doesn't care what you have or how happy you should be. It still attacks you if the brain chemicals are off.

Shingarey,

The best thing you could do is see a therapist and work through this. Like I said before, you can't force it, or rush it. Best wishes for a good day.

Hugs, Karen

Thanks Karen! will post as new Topic