Welcome to the Depression Center and I agree with Greg! You will receive support here and also learn a lot about your depression and the underlying causes. Work the program it is definitely worth it!
Do check out your local health centers, there are free programs out there that can be very helpful.
Welcome to the Depression Center. You have come to the right place
to learn more about depression, and receive support and encouragement.
The depression program is a great way to learn more about the underlying
causes of depression and ways to overcome the challenges you face. It
has been found that doing the homework is very beneficial, in fact the
more homework you do, the better you will feel. Get started with session
1 and work your way through the program. If you have any questions,
post them here and we will respond. If you simply want to share your
experience or get things off your chest you are more than welcome to do
so. Again, welcome to the depression center and I look forward to
hearing more from you in the future.
Make a visit to your local community health center to find out more information about counseling services in your community.
You'll find some great support here, I certainly have. I'm sure that even if you have no medical plan at all, there are certainly some supports available near you if you are battling suicidal thoughts.
You've come here looking for help and support. That's a big first step. Don't be afraid to ask for assistance with the next ones.
I have been battling depression my entire life. The closest I have ever been to being diagnosed was last year when I was in therapy. I grew up in a family where you didn't go to the doctor unless a higher authority ie. school said you had to. While my mother may be a guidance counselor going to talk to someone wasn't an option.
As a 36 year old woman I can't say what kind of depression I have other than that I've been sad as long as I can remember. Each year I can look forward to times where the cloud is lifted but it doesn't last but a few months and the cloud comes back.
The last 2 years have been the most difficult. I decided to start my own business. In the middle of a downturn I know but I've actually been able to make a small go of it. At the same time it's really hard and very stressful. Probably to stressful with someone dealing with depression as the last 2 years I've also been battling suicidal thoughts. I don't think I'd ever act on them but it's troubling to me that going to sleep and not waking up is actually a comforting thought. It means not having to deal with anything. All the pain and troubles could disappear.
Today I was having one of those thoughts and it hit me. I don't want to be depressed but I don't know how to change. I miss my therapist but I can't afford to go back. My deductible is so high it'd be a financial struggle to go twice a month. I'm hoping that I can use this forum to dig myself out of this hole. I have to find some change.
