[hunter01]

I suffered Depression for many years, but I was at last able to over come it through medication and talking with a mental health worker. I knew that it would be easy to slip back into feeling depressed, 'cause it is a safe place to be, but I kept on believing I was bigger than that and kept it behind me. Lately, I have felt that things have become too overbearing. I can feel myself slipping back. Why now does every corner I turn seem so hard? I have so much happening in my life and non of it is good. Gosh, I could write so much about what is going on, but to tell you the truth, I dont have the energy right now. I am only new here, so I guess it will take a little while to open up. I hope no one minds if I just write to my hearts content.... Guess thats what this is site is all about. Take care everyone

[qt3]

You may want to Give Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) a try as it has worked wonders for me and gotten me off of all meds after being on them for many years. CBT is not like other talk therapy. A good CBT therapist does not care much about your past or why you think you feel the way you do etc. A good CBT therapist knows they cannot change what's already happened to you but they can help you change how you deal with what happens in your life from here on out. It's all about using the tools to learn to think more clearly and accurately about things and once you do your depression will miraculously begin to lift before your eyes. My favorite starter book on CBT is "Been There, Done That? Do This! by Sam Obitz. You may also want to check out the mood gym site for further research on CBT. Take care.

[PlanningtoLive]

hi Hunter, welcome.

It sounds like you are being overwhelmed by everything at once - can you look at each problem individually and try to deal with one at a time?

I know when I have too much going on, I feel like I am drowning with no where to go but down.

Write as much as you like - hopefully I helped a little.

Mary Alice

[rsdp]

Hi
I'm glad you wrote, cause I am also new to this place and I was worried no one would welcome me in. I understand what you're feeling, I feel the same thing day in and day out. What are your symptoms? How old are you?
I'm 21 and sick of being sad. I'm also sick of taking meds. so many meds...
write back, k? we'll have each other to talk to.

[bptoo]

Hunter and rsdp,

I'm glad you both wrote. I'm sure most everyone here can relate to how difficult it can be to write a simple paragraph when depression has you down. You have come to the right place. Many here will understand what you both are feeling, and give lots of support. These forums have been a lifeline for me, not to mention all the wonderful friends, old and new, I've made here. Talk when you want, listen when you need to, join us in chat.

I look forward to getting to know both of you. Welcome to the forums, I'm glad you found us!

bptoo

"Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."