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Originally Posted by snow_
I had originally joined this summer(june-ish?) and had been posting in the Bipolar Disorder section of the forum. My orignal post is here if you're intereted: http://forums.psychcentral.com/bipol...g-support.html
I have since returned with a new diagnoses and even more feelings of hopelessness and that chronic feeling of being lost and trapped in my own disorder. I have been through two jobs since june and stlil feel unhappy and unsuccessful. I feel sick with guilt and regret and shame. I just want someone to talk to, someone who understands. My mother has cancer and is not doing well. My relationship is a tangled complicated mess. I'm lost, I'm sad and I don't know how to cope or move forward. |
Hello snow: I'm sorry you are struggling. Major depression can be a wicked illness. I hope you are seeing a therapist. Medication may also be in order. ECT is also something that can be immensely helpful in some cases. Many people are afraid of it. But it is a pretty gentle process at this point in time; nothing like the way it has been portrayed in the movies.
As you clearly already understand, it is important reach out & find someone to confide in. No one can carry the burden you are carrying alone. Plans for resolving the problems we face in our lives are also important. One of the worst aspects of depression is that it robs us of the will to do the very things we need to do to get well. This is where having a therapist can be helpful. A good therapist can help figure out a plan for managing life challenges. Without such plans, we are simply at the mercy of overwhelming forces at a time in our lives when we are powerless to do battle.
Do also keep posting here on PC. There are many members here who have had experiences similar to yours & who will have helpful insights & suggestions. My best wishes to you.
