Back Into the Light

@gotbot (46)
United States
February 15, 2007 4:08pm CST
I was very depressed the past three days and today have definitely begun coming out of it. There was no apparent reason, like life circumstances, that caused my plummet into depression. That's almost always the case. It's like a switch that just turns off in my mind and I'm in the void, the dark, the desolate place where there is no hope. Coming out of it isn't like a switch, it's like a dimmer switch that slowly turns the light brighter and brighter then I'm out of it. How about your experience with depression? Does this sound familiar?
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@kathy77 (7486)
• Australia
16 Feb 07
Yes it is dreadful when we sufer depression, but normally depression is not something that we are suffering from the last couple of days but of something that occured when we were youger and it is in the subconscience. I did suffer with depression for 25 years but I know what caused this and have dealt with my problem, you must know in yourself what has caused this to happen and work on it to get rid of it before it destroys your life, as when we are younger we can fight it off but it does get harder when we are older so the quicker you deal with the easier it will be for you.
@vivekk20 (185)
• India
27 Feb 07
what you are telling about , is not exactly depressin . the normal sadness we face in our day to day life is no depression. it has scientific basis. it has its own crieteria. this is not as simple to diagnose depression . you must contact a psychiatrist to resolve your problem or the definite diagnosis to be made.
@gotbot (46)
• United States
27 Feb 07
Thanks for the reply. I have major depressive disorder, diagnosed professionally. I take 100mg of Zoloft daily and it helps considerably. Exercise and prayer also help take the edge off, but without the meds I'm a wreck. I know because I've tried a few times to try living without it. So I know that I have a chemical imbalance that the meds help to correct, but I also know from experience that I can help the process along with the aforementioned positive behaviors.
@kgwat70 (13388)
• United States
15 Feb 07
I have been through those same feeling in my life in the past but was able to overome it with the love and support of my friends and family and some counseling. I have learned how to deal with depression better and I know what to do to avoid feel depressed. I am glad to hear that you are coming out of your depression and hope that you will remain well. There does not always have to be a reason for one to get depressed as it could be triggered by anything.
@1983tyler (507)
• United States
15 Feb 07
I, too, suffer from depression. your experience is very familiar to me. I am on medication to keep me from getting too depressed. It helps alot. I'm glad you are coming out of the dark.
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@liranlgo (5752)
• Israel
27 Feb 07
it sure sounds familiar and as you know i am dealing now with the problem with one of my family members it seems like he does not get out of it..and as you know without some kind of action i do not know when he will get out of it because you can never know when the light will be switched on again..
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@gotbot (46)
• United States
27 Feb 07
It must be so frustrating to watch this as a family member, feeling helpless. What helps me is medication, exercise and prayer. Best of luck.
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11 Mar 07
This sounds very similar to my experience as well. I feel depression is something that has to be fought in little steps
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• India
25 Mar 07
when i m in depression i will make a call to my mom...so that i can regain my concentration..
• United States
28 Feb 07
well for me it is either on or off. I am depressed and don't want to do anything or I am a happy camper. It is very rare that I go slowly from one to another. Have you told your doctor about this?
@JackBravo (970)
• United States
12 Mar 07
wife has the same.
@vikasintl (266)
• India
24 Mar 07
Its good that you came out within 3 days sometimes it takes 30 years. what did you to come out of it?
@yhashemi (16)
• Iran
25 Mar 07
You are in United State, why u must be depressed ? One boye or girl that live in Afghanistan,should be depress.
@Stevec (11)
• United States
27 Mar 07
I can relate. I would suggest to anyone to watch the DVD - "The Secret" - it gives a good explanation of where depression comes from. You can watch some video of this at www.thesecretworldwide.com.
28 May 07
my dear depression and anxiety are chemical related. we cannot avoid that. every human in world feels depression or anxiety or mind related proble. i have experienced lot of times. for that no need to worry.just relax. whatever you want to do please do it and enjoy it. always relax, relax, relax. eveyhting will flyaway.