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Old Jun 09, 2014, 08:19 AM
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Just really having a hard time and I've never been one to reach out to others. I thought this would pass. I have a hard time talking to others when it involves feelings, and I have so many things in my life to be happy about that I think I shouldn't feel this way. As much as I try I can't will it away. I've done everything I thought I should do. My doctor referred me to a therapist and I'm taking an antidepressant, going to therapy every week, but I still feel stuck. I have 4 beautiful children, and a husband that I am sure hung the moon, and I feel like I should be able to "snap out of it" for them. I've never been in a place like this before where I couldn't pull myself back on my feet and move on. The therapist has helped, and given me a lot of tools to help me cope. She says that I need to take a "leap of faith" and talk about things. Just wondering how others may have summoned up the courage to do this. I can't even admit my struggles to my own husband.
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Old Jun 09, 2014, 11:19 AM
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This is a good place to discuss things that you can't "talk" about ... somewhat like a proving ground or test place. Please don't feel like you should just be able to "snap out of it"...if depression cure was that simple, I think all of us would have snapped out of it a long time ago; I know that I would have. So, best to you. BTW, I try, with futility, to explain my struggle to my wife with varying degrees of success.
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Old Jun 09, 2014, 04:19 PM
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Hello & Welcome, Demck.
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As much as I try I can't will it away.
Exactly. The experts have excellent reasons for describing depression as a mood disorder.

In my case it became much too obvious to hide.

Make yourself at home here. Perhaps in time you will find effective ways of expressing yourself to your loved ones.
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Old Jun 09, 2014, 04:55 PM
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I agree it is not something we can just snap out of. If that were the case we would have done it. You are doing the right things by seeing a pdoc and a T. It is a process not an event. Be patient with yourself and give yourself permission to be how you are at the moment knowing you are working on it.

I would suggest reading and posting a lot on here. As regretful says it is a good proving ground.
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