Day by Day

[lucyjasp]

I can't make it. I try to talk to people but they always shun me. I even fear talking on here because i don't want to face the same hatred i get from everyone. I don't want medication to be happier. I want to fight it on my own, but it's just so hard.

I can't live like this. I've tried to see a therapist, but the only thing they said were those cliche suggestions. "exercise, do activities, make new friends, etc." They might work for others, but my depression is just too strong.

I used to slit my wrists. Not to where it would be fatal, but just to feel pain. Release myself. I did it because everyone said I deserved it. I believed them. I do deserve it. And the thing is, you can't disagree. I'm nobody.

Please don't hate me, just help me.

[Jo*mar]

Sometimes I think there is a chemical imbalance in the brain, so sometimes meds are needed.
When it is to strong to fight on your own , that might be a sign that medication is needed, why suffer if there is possibility that a med might help you?

Maybe you went to the wrong type of therapist??

You might like to visit our co site to find more information - Forums at Psych Central
http://forums.psychcentral.com/

[don1956]

sounds kind of strange to me to about what your therapist said.
sounds like "JoMar"may be right.i think i would try another.its a long hard process to fight.even if you find the right meds and Dr.Its not a quick turn around for us.it will take a lot of time.but i to had to find something to occupy my time.that was so important..keeping the mind stimulated

[Leesa]

Dearheart, I'm one with a chemical imbalance in my brain. Going to a therapist HELPS, but without medication, I want to die! I HAVE to have medication or else I'm just miserable! I've been like this ever since I was a small child. I don't remember ever NOT feeling like this.

I've been on antidepressants for probably close to 40 years now. I take it twice a day. It makes me feel "normal" whatever that is. I dont know what normal is, so I guess it must be "okay." I feel good.

So PLEASE -- have your doctor put you on medication. Remember that for most antidepressants, it takes about 6 weeks before they take effect, so do NOT stop taking them before they start working! They WILL WORK. Just be patient. The only one I found that worked quicker was Cymbalta and that took only 2-3 weeks.

I wish you the very best. God bless and take care. Hugs, Lee

[Dmom3005]

Hi I am from a family with lots of people of various forms of depression.

Mine is minor. But one of my son's is a lot worse. And my sisters
are worse.

Its very heridetary on both sides for my son's.

They took meds for their childhood. And still take some now.

DOnna

[Samantha11]

I cut too. I can't explain the feeling of needing to feel pain. I think it validates me. It makes it clear to me that I'm alive. Nobody or somebody.

[clouds z]

i think tv is depressing/annoying maybe

dont cut