Depression sucks

@mbabies2 (426)
United States
May 28, 2016 7:24pm CST
Its been over a year now that I was diagnosed with depression and anxiety and unfortunately I also have extremely frequent suicidal thoughts. I've been in the psych ward three times and I am on medication. Sometimes are harder than others and today seems to be one of those days. Have you or someone you loved every experienced depression or anxiety?
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Colene
@cpefley (1926)
• San Jose, California
29 May 16
I'm so sorry. I am bipolar, so I know what that is like. It is an endless battle that sometimes I get tired of fighting. I hope your meds make you feel better.
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david
@mbabies2 (426)
• United States
29 May 16
Oh my god thank you for sharing. It is a constant battle and sometimes it feels like I just can't win but I have to fight no matter what.
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Ally Bravo
@happytobehereagain (390)
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30 May 16
@mbabies2 @cpefley It is indeed a constant battle we cant determine until when we remain strong. But still we have the last word for it. and our last word will be "We are bigger than our depression and WE will always win. (Hugs)
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Colene
@cpefley (1926)
• San Jose, California
30 May 16
@happytobehereagain I love your positive thinking! :) We can beat it!
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Jabo
@jaboUK (64361)
• United Kingdom
29 May 16
I've no personal experience of this, but have read other Mylotters descriptions of it, so I understand it a little now. Sorry you're having a bad day - would getting out in the open air and taking some exercise help?
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hereandthere
@hereandthere (45651)
• Philippines
29 May 16
@mbabies2 i agree with @jabouk. mylot helped me understand more about depression.
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Erly Maglangit
@cacay1 (83220)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
29 May 16
@jaboUK, that is hard to deal sickness.
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david
@mbabies2 (426)
• United States
29 May 16
I do try but finding the motivation to go is not easy when you are depressed
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Porcospino
@Porcospino (31366)
• Denmark
29 May 16
I am sorry to hear to hear about the things you have been through. I also have depressions and anxiety. I was diagnosed many years ago and I have tried many different kinds of medication. I quit most of my medication in November last year, and I am doing okay without the antidepressants, but my anxiety has been getting worse without the anxiety medication.
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Toni
@toniganzon (72279)
• Philippines
29 May 16
My sister-in-law, she's on medication and she seems to be doing fine now. I guess it helps that she gets support from family and friends and she's enjoying the job now that I referred her to.
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Toni
@toniganzon (72279)
• Philippines
29 May 16
@mbabies2 You'll find it and maybe mylot could help you too...i mean the people here are friendly, like me . But sometimes I can be really cruel too.
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david
@mbabies2 (426)
• United States
29 May 16
That is wonderful. She is lucky to have you in her life. I too have wonderful people who love me but I am still trying to find the right cocktail I guess
david
@mbabies2 (426)
• United States
29 May 16
@toniganzon lol well hopefully not to me. I like to think I'm a nice guy.
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@trivia79 (7828)
• El Segundo, California
29 May 16
over a year and not yet good? that was so long time!
khara
@stephjoy (759)
• Philippines
29 May 16
im sorry to hear that. in order to stay away from your depression or anxiety is you need have a lot and enough sleep. if you are lack of sleep, it will trigger your anxiety. lack of sleep also is very stressful
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khara
@stephjoy (759)
• Philippines
29 May 16
@mbabies2 how bout sleeping pills? maybe you are fun to eat contains caffeine? im a nurse, i have been working to psychiatric hospitals. i know that those patients need more sleep than eat
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david
@mbabies2 (426)
• United States
29 May 16
@stephjoy I take sleeping pills every night and I try not to eat anything at leat 3-5 hours before I sleep
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david
@mbabies2 (426)
• United States
29 May 16
I never sleep well or though I do try . I just bought a mypillow which is supposed to be good so let's hope it helps
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vanny
@vandana7 (99009)
• India
29 May 16
I have had terrible life, and some part of it continues to be terrible. I find myself surprised at my undying spirit. Many would simply have surrendered to the fate because there seems no hope at the end of tunnel. But I continue. Either I am in perpetual depression, or a fighter. Whatever it is, I do face periodical bouts of feeling low, but I always tell me, tomorrow it won't feel this bad.
Shavkat
@Shavkat (137238)
• Philippines
29 May 16
I do experience depression but it is not serious type.
UpbeatRae
@carebear29 (31961)
• Wausau, Wisconsin
29 May 16
I know how you feel. I have both
jaishankar
@else34 (13517)
• New Delhi, India
29 May 16
@mbabies2,Yes,a few months back I was feeling depressed,but did nothing to get rid of it.I began praying to God and got engaged in my work.Now I am well.
Erly Maglangit
@cacay1 (83220)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
29 May 16
Cheer up David never allow depression to strike you again.Talk to God oftentimes. tell him your struggles.Also, eat every meal celery, potato and parsley for they are anti-depressants,Just believe and follow what you believe.
Reine25
@Lucky15 (37346)
• Philippines
29 May 16
None for me here yet
@acelawrites
@acelawrites (19273)
• Philippines
29 May 16
Yes, a grandniece, but I think she's well now after some treatments. Hope you'll be fine soon. Just think that life is short so enjoy it; whatever you have, or whatever circumstances you are into.
minisam
@miniam (9154)
• Bern, Switzerland
29 May 16
That could be me talking not so long ago.It`s a long rough road but with the right medication and support, you can overcome this, if l can then l believe it`s possible. Wish you strength and patience.