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Originally Posted by scaredandconfused
It seems to have bothered you that she said your depression was situational. I just want you to know that depression, regardless of what it is caused by, is still very real and very valid.  The only difference is that one can be addressed more effectively with lifestyle changes that address the situational life problems. I hope this medication works well for you, but do consider looking at things in your life that may be affecting you negatively and working on those issues as well.
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Hello. I believe it wasn't situational, but caused by being off my anti-depressant. I came off, and three months later, this happens.
I have been doing more lifestyle changes such as walking an hour a day. Eating healthy is something I need to work on. I do and have taken vitamin D to help with depression as I know I tend to get more down (not necessarily depressed) during winter times. I also have been making sure I get 8 hours of sleep each night, though it's hard when I've been coming so far behind on my school work. I also have been making sure I talk to someone about life and how I am everyday, for at least 15 mins. I have set up a support system for me at school for this (to talk to teachers I mean).
If this sounds mean in anyway, I'm sorry. I am just upset from a customer at work and am ruminating on it.
Thanks for your response
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