Hi Everyone,
I have been taking Zoloft 100mg for 3 years and up until a couple of months ago it had been a life saver for me. However, now I am getting horrible sinking feelings again and start doubting myself as a person. I am 28, am quite attractive, have a great job that pays really well but my problem is that I judge my character and person on how many friends I have?? I don't have many, i guess because I have been moving around the world for 2 years but I am afraid to go out in social settings to meet other female friends. I also tone down my personality in case it may frighten my current flatmate/friend away! Is this paranoia? Is this a social disorder? Help?? (Some Background - From 16yrs - 23yrs old I was excessively abusing illicit drugs on a weekly basis)
Hi Everyone,
I have been taking Zoloft 100mg for 3 years and up until a couple of months ago it had been a life saver for me. However, now I am getting horrible sinking feelings again and start doubting myself as a person. I am 28, am quite attractive, have a great job that pays really well but my problem is that I judge my character and person on how many friends I have?? I don't have many, i guess because I have been moving around the world for 2 years but I am afraid to go out in social settings to meet other female friends. I also tone down my personality in case it may frighten my current flatmate/friend away! Is this paranoia? Is this a social disorder? Help?? (Some Background - From 16yrs - 23yrs old I was excessively abusing illicit drugs on a weekly basis)
cUTTING IS USUALLY TO HAVE A SENCE OF CONTROL OVER THINGS, FIND SOMETHING ELSE TO CONTROL, WEEKLY LUNCHES, AND ARTS HAVE MADE A HUGE DIFFERENCE FOR ME AND IT MIGHT GIVE YOU CONTROL OVER SOMETHING MORE POSITIVE AND SAFE THAN CUTTING
i have the same problem...i have no idea why i seem uncontrollably sad. i have a good life, never had anything gone wrong really, and not understanding why i am so upset just adds to it. i feel better when i cut myself, and i dont understand that either. and i hate not understanding things. if you find an answer, please tell me! i dont like being where i am.
Hello Willowmoon,
Welcome to the Depression Center, you have come to the right place. There are many people here who are living with and beating depression. Be sure to make use of the tools on the left of your screen and post your thoughts and concerns on the support group. There are alternatives for treatment other than medication. You should discuss your concerns with your Doctor, it is important they know exactly how you are feeling.
Susanne
iT'S NOT THAT I DON'T UNDERSTAND MY BODY OR BRAIN CHEMISTY. i HAVE A DEGREE IN PSYCHOLOGY, TAKE MEDICATION, AND STILL DON'T HAVE CONTROL OVER THE INCREASING LOWS THAT SEEM TO BE CREATED IN MY OWN MIND.
WILLOWMOON
I have been dealing with depression for 3 yrs. The right medicine helped. But I decided to inform myself and went to the bookstore. I left with books for me, my family and my mom on depression. It helped us all to understand what was going on. Maybe you could try a book and see if learning more about what your body is going through will help you understand better.
HI I,M 32 AND HAVE BEEN DEPRESSED FOR A FEW YEARS, BUT I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY. i DON'T REALLY HAVE ANY FRIENDS HERE AND HATE TX. HAVE A SUPPORTIVE HUSBAND ALL THE MATERIAL NEEDS AND AN OK FAMILY. WHY DO I WISH I DIDN'T EXHIST. I FEEL LIKE EVERYONE WOULD BE BETTER OFF WITHOUT ME. i HAVE A DOCTOR AND A THERAPIST AND AM ON MEDICATION. NOTHING HELPS. i HAVE NO GOALS OR DREAMS ANYMORE AND FEEL THAT I'M TO YOUNG TO JUST GIVE UP. ANY THOUGHTS PLEASE.
WILLOWMOON
