haveing a very hard time with depression

Been having these problems for a while more since last Dec.I am on medication for this , it helps to a point but sometimes its hard to deal with when I have no one to talk to that can understand me. My boyfriend I can talk to but no real help there,Just need to know how to deal with this. tried hot lines, and srinks,what els is there to do

Welcome to the boards Pebbles - we are all here to help and support so feel free to lean on us.

I understand exactly how you feel. I am new here and just posted yesterday. I was so far down in the hole that I could not see my way out. I finally gave in and took the afternoon off, went home, took a Seroquel and slept the afternoon away. Did I feel better, no not really. But I am also on Lithium, Trazadone, and Lexapro so eventually I always come back up from the dark places. I felt better today...not 100 percent but some better. Sometimes sleep is the only freedom I have from the pits of hell I call depression. I am so glad today I at least can talk to people without crying. It is very frustrating I know to be in that state. I am here with you. I feel your pain and your sadness. It will get better in time. We have to keep our focus on that hope.

Welcome to PC {{{{{{{{{{{{{Pebbles}}}}}}}}}}}}}}
Talk to us here at PC and do you have a journal? If not start one and journal and get your feelings out....that helps....a support group helps too....but coming here helps me because it helps to know that others understand me and do not judge me...........
take care and again welcome......

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There are many here who know (and care about) just how you feel. You can feel safe sharing your troubles here.

Are you still seeing a psychiatrist and/or therapist?

Keep us posted, Pebbles.

no neither , they cost money and I don't have insurance I write everything down on how I am feeling sometimes it helps but other times no.As for being on Adivan it helps with me jerking alot plus the hospital is the one who put me on this they said it helps with depression and more.I see my doctor in 2 weeks I will talk to him more then to see what he can do to help.

When you see your doctor, ask him if he knows of any community-based clinics where you could get therapy for free or at a reduced rate. Some communities have these.

Good to see you posting pebbles. Journaling (writing everything down) can be a great relief. It will also help you, in the future, when you can reread what you wrote and then realize you are better. Often, with depression, it won't let us see any progress. Remember, depression tells us lies... it creates them in our brains. Listen to the loving support here, ok? Feel better.

{{{{{{{{{{{{{Pebbles}}}}}}}}}}}}}}} been thinking about you and hoping your doing better........hang in there and that is great that your journaling....I dont do it all the time but I do try when things get me down and it helps some and sometimes not but I at least try.........sounds like your on the right track by talking to your doctor next time you go.....keep posting and we are here for ya.
Take care
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