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Originally Posted by kaliope
hi comstible
depression and anxiety often go hand in hand. it can be the chicken and the egg. it sounds like you have worked hard to overcome your challenges yet are still having problems. this makes me wonder if it is not more of a chemical imbalance than something situational. you can change your lifestyle and your thoughts all you want in a positive manner, but if the chemicals in your brain aren't working right, then you are still going to be depressed. have you considered antidepressants? just a thought. welcome to psych central. you will find we have several forums where you can post about your concerns and receive feedback from other members. you will get a lot of support here. again, welcome  |
Thanks for your reply. I have considered antidepressants for sure. As I said I'm in therapy (had 2 "intake" sessions) and my next meeting will be more serious and I'll talk to my therapist about medication.
I am trying to be more positive and I'm making positive lifestyle changes but it's hard to remain positive in my head because I'm trying so hard to change and I still feel bad almost all the time which is really discouraging.