You don't necessarily have to have a specific reason to be in a depression, Kasey... it could be just a chemical imbalance that is not relieved immediately by just being "grateful" for all you've got and bashing yourself up for dropping off the radar ! If you look carefully at the programme in here and follow the suggestions on cognitive behaviour therapy then you'll have better understanding and control over your bouts of depression... You're lucky to have an understanding family. A lot of the people who've come in here don't even have that to back themselves up... however, the CBT works just as well for you as it does for me and the worst-off of us...
Stay in touch. By the way, what meds did your doctor suggest for you...?
Hi Kasey
Welcome to our support community! You've come to a great place. You'll find a lot of great information and supportive members here to help you along your journey. Please don't hesitat to ask questions and to post as often as you'd like.
There are a number of underlying issues that may be contributing to your depressions. Depression is associated with a number of problems in thinking. Depressed people tend to ruminate and worry and think about the same negative thoughts over and over and over again. Depression is also associated with stress, negative life events and problems in living. Stressful life events have been found to be associated with general health and well-being
Stressful events in childhood and adolescence increase the risk for depression. For example, women with a history of childhood sexual or physical abuse have more symptoms of anxiety and depression and are four times more likely to develop depression as compared to women without a history of childhood abuse.
Positive social support is a key ingredient for physical and mental health, and it is different from just having people around. Friends and family can be very supportive, neutral or even very unhelpful. The term “positive social support“ is used to describe relationships in which people feel that they can trust and confide in the other person and get the support that they need.
Start working through the program when ready for great information and exercises that will help answer your questions. Keep track of your symptoms and bring them with you to your next doctor visit. He/she'll be able to make specific suggestions for you.
Sylvie, Bilingual Health Educator
I came upon this site today while I was searching another site my dr referred me to...I have struggling with MDD for a couple of years now. At least that is when I was diagnosed, I think I have been depressed for most of my adult life. I am currently on disability as I could not longer handle my job. I am married with 2 grown boys. I have 2 grandchildren and another on on the way. My husband is very supportive and I have a nice home. I have been reading other posts and been getting very upset as I read about others problems...I don't seem to have any of those yet I still cannot seem to pull myself out of this depression. Why do I feel so bad when there doesn't appear to be any reason?
