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Posted 1/2/2014 4:11 AM (GMT 0)
It sucks having clinical depression and situational depression. Just when I get free of one, the other takes her turn, the cycle never seems to end. I am getting very weary...
Posted 1/2/2014 7:33 AM (GMT 0)
Deacon I am so sorry that you are feeling this way.

May I ask if you have a counselor or on any meds?

I know that for a lot of us we need at least one or the other, or both as in my case.

I do still have my moments of depression but they are easier to cope with while I am on my meds and talking to my counselor.

I know that life is hard to deal with and that feels like a lonely place to be.

Do you have a support network? I would like you to know that you have one here. We have all been there or are there now and we would love for you to keep posting and keeping us updated.

This is a hard disorder to cope with alone. Please seek the help that you need because life is always worth the effort.

I will keep you in my mind as I do hope you will keep posting and talking things through with us.

Please never give up. We all deserve to be happy and together 2014 will be our year.
Posted 1/2/2014 5:44 PM (GMT 0)
Coping skills are our best weapons next to medication.

A support group becomes a big help after about 6 or 7 visits and you get to know people.

Let me know if you need some ideas on coping skills. What have you tried already, what works for you?

Peace
Trina
Posted 1/5/2014 6:19 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Deacon,

i am sorry to hear you are having such a hard time. my depression has kicked in big time today. part of it is the weather. i live in the South and we are not used to such cold weather. it is easy to just want to stay in bed all day.

i agree with what was posted already, wondering if you are on any meds or getting any therapy. i have both and it helps me a lot.

i also try to find friends who can be supportive and let them know how i am feeling. not all friends can be supportive. you have to sort of test them out. i have one friend who just doesn't understand depression and so i no longer try to talk to him about it.

wishing you the best,
Posted 1/5/2014 7:02 PM (GMT 0)
wanted to say one more thing, Deacon. i too get very weary of depression. i never really know from day to day when it is going to strike. that's scary to me. one thing i have learned though, from experience in battling depression, is to just get up, have my coffee, take a shower and get dressed. that way i am ready to face the day.

also, i come here often and have always found someone willing to listen, no matter how bad i am.

good luck to you,
Posted 1/6/2014 10:28 AM (GMT 0)
i do the same as display. getting up might be a real hard deal but it does get you going. sometimes having an outlet is useful too, i guess it is a coping skill, mine is music, is there an outlet that works for you? sending healing thoughts your way.
Posted 1/6/2014 10:34 AM (GMT 0)
Something my therapist had me do was to write down the things, places, people, and smells that I find calming. Whenever I feel like I'm sinking into a bad depression I use that list to find a way to cope with it all. Maybe something like that could work for you.
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