[Samantha10101]

does anyone want to talk about how to manage depression

[sashasiegel]

Originally Posted by Samantha10101

does anyone want to talk about how to manage depression

if i knew then i wouldnt be like this too i wish i could help =/

[polarsmom]

Are you asking what people do to get through the day? Medication? Therapy? Not really sure what you are looking to talk about. Need to be a little more specific.

[Samantha10101]

Well, how do I talk to people like my boss at work or co-workers. I feel that now that they know I don't know how to talk to them. I mean how I can be feeling normal for about 2 weeks them all of a sudden it comes around again just like clock work, and it seems that for people around me that they are assuming that everything is ok and that depression just goes away. Unfortunately I am finding out that it seems to be something that comes around quiet often. How do I explain the absences at work to my boss or my co-workers when I don't even understand it?

[JudeeB]

I remember getting a lot of ignorant responses when depression was mentioned. Some people think of depression as being a person in bed with the covers over your head. I learned I was a functioning depressive. Of couse I had my times when it got so bad the functioning fell apart. I remember my human resource person asking if I was having a bad day and being willing to let me go home if I needed to. It was so helpful for her to know I had my ups and downs. One time when I had to be in the Psych Ward for two weeks she was so cool when I wanted to come back. She was about the only person who knew what was going on.

I live with constant low level depression and I try to be aware of my thoughts. I try to jump off the pity pot when I fall into self-pity. I try to live one day at a time. Dwelling on the past or playing the "what if" game concerning my future can alter my mood.

But even trying to do those things I can have low days. Thankfully I can do what I need to do eventually and never find myself in that dark cold place I used to live in years ago.

Not sure any of that helps you but it was a great question and got me thinking. Being honest is good but understanding who the "safe" people are to be honest with is equally important.

Just my thoughts,
Judy

[headintheclouds6]

I know what you mean, I had to kind of lie to my bosses when I had to leave my job because I feel few people understand how debilitating depression can be. My doctor suggested if I even have problems at work again, I should ask her for a doctor's note to help explain my absences.