[nels13245]

share your experience with coming out the tunnel of depressive life battles.

weather its a full recovery or you've just
Came along way.

Have you gone from hating life to loving it ?

[MickeyCheeky]

Well, I can definitely say I have improved, thanks to my therapist I think there's hope for everyone

Originally Posted by nels13245

share your experience with coming out the tunnel of depressive life battles.

weather its a full recovery or you've just
Came along way.

Have you gone from hating life to loving it ?

back in 2005,

Possible trigger:

I came very close to death. I attempted on my life, and ended up in the hospital for a very long time

well, during that time, the nurses and doctors under my care didn't think I'd make it- and called a priest in to the hospital to read me the last rights

it was a scary situation to be in, it was christmas eve, my parents had refused to come and see me- I had no friends to see me, I had verry little to live for- and my body was shutting down really fast- faster than they had imagined

it was a long night of people by my bedside getting me to breav and to talk to them and to just move slightly so they knew I was alive

I'm not sure how, but I survived that- after I was released from the hospital, I was still ill- and had to be cared for a lot by nurses for a few months (but at home), as I was still a real risk to myself, but begged to go home.

I lost my parents, my education, a lot of things- but I held on to my life.

since then I've attempted 4 more times- 2011, 2013, 2016 and 2017, but that could have been it back in 2005, and I'm sort of glad it wasn't

yeah I've lost a lot of important things that probably would have helped me, but I have the most important thing.. and that's my life

[nels13245]

shocked but in awe of how strong you sound, to keep going on and to fight. Very grateful for you to share your story, THANK YOU.

Originally Posted by raging vortex

back in 2005,

Possible trigger:

I came very close to death. I attempted on my life, and ended up in the hospital for a very long time

well, during that time, the nurses and doctors under my care didn't think I'd make it- and called a priest in to the hospital to read me the last rights

it was a scary situation to be in, it was christmas eve, my parents had refused to come and see me- I had no friends to see me, I had verry little to live for- and my body was shutting down really fast- faster than they had imagined

it was a long night of people by my bedside getting me to breav and to talk to them and to just move slightly so they knew I was alive

I'm not sure how, but I survived that- after I was released from the hospital, I was still ill- and had to be cared for a lot by nurses for a few months (but at home), as I was still a real risk to myself, but begged to go home.

I lost my parents, my education, a lot of things- but I held on to my life.

since then I've attempted 4 more times- 2011, 2013, 2016 and 2017, but that could have been it back in 2005, and I'm sort of glad it wasn't

yeah I've lost a lot of important things that probably would have helped me, but I have the most important thing.. and that's my life

[WishfulThinker66]

I have always dealt with depression but have been twice hospitalised it was so bad that I had suicide ideation. I never really recovered after the first hospitalization and after about three years of the battle once again worsening I found myself again hospitalised for nearly eight weeks.

I received a course of six ECT treatments and I credit this with literally yanking me out of the depths. It was as though the fog lifted or curtains rising as the funk near disappeared.
Warning, this is a difficult trigger...

Possible trigger:

I also was present during a very difficult event that happened near in front of me during this last stay. A patient managed to commit suicide and did so in the room next to mine. I rushed over to lend assistance when the call rang out upon the discovery and helped until the nurses arrived. Having been so touched by this I have vowed I could never cause the same distress for other people. The thoughts of hurting my own self have since never entered my mind again

That was three years ago. Sure I have my down days still but I am able to find joy in things again. I am capable of feeling happiness. I am capable of recognising and celebrating the good things in life.

[MickeyCheeky]

((((raging vortex)))) ((((WhishfulThinker66)))) You're all very strong. I admire you for that.

[TishaBuv]

I stopped dealing with abusive A holes and I feel better.

Originally Posted by nels13245

shocked but in awe of how strong you sound, to keep going on and to fight. Very grateful for you to share your story, THANK YOU.

are you planning to use these stories in a blog/ website/ etc etc?

or is it just for general interest

just curious

[nels13245]

Originally Posted by raging vortex

are you planning to use these stories in a blog/ website/ etc etc?

or is it just for general interest

just curious

No it will stay here. I feel like not enough people are talking about how much they've improved or recovered from mental health problem, especially depression.

People can gain alot from of hope from these stories, which is what I was going for

Originally Posted by nels13245

No it will stay here. I feel like not enough people are talking about how much they've improved or recovered from mental health problem, especially depression.

People can gain alot from of hope from these stories, which is what I was going for

I agree with that statement

that's cool it isn't going anywhere- I''m not actually sure I'd like my comments to be used on some random blog entry (that, and what I wrote is hardly inspiring)

well it is, but it's not like I fully recovered if that makes sense

[nels13245]

Originally Posted by raging vortex

I agree with that statement

that's cool it isn't going anywhere- I''m not actually sure I'd like my comments to be used on some random blog entry (that, and what I wrote is hardly inspiring)

well it is, but it's not like I fully recovered if that makes sense

Makes perfect sense, all depends how severe it affects you, not many people fully recovered from conditions like clinical depression. it always seems to linger deep down I'm the back of the mind.

Originally Posted by nels13245

Makes perfect sense, all depends how severe it affects you, not many people fully recovered from conditions like clinical depression. it always seems to linger deep down I'm the back of the mind.

thanks for the support

[nels13245]

Originally Posted by raging vortex

thanks for the support

Might add, that they never fully recover, but they can massively improve. I worded that a bit wrong sorry, and im happy to be supportive to you!