really depressed

LegacyUser

hello, im looking for some advice im in the worst depression of my life, im miserable hate everything about my life and Im so sick of myself, Im really struggling at the moment im 26 years of age ,any advice that could help would be great

Merkin

Sorry to hear that you are going through such a tough time. You don't have to go it alone however. Have you sought medical advice?

kiffer

How long has this been going on?

LegacyUser

for the past 4 months or so, I have being to the doctor in the past but she just put me on anti depressents that I hate and get bad side effects from,

Merkin

Did you come off the meds under medical supervision or decide to quit them yourself? You need to go back to that GP immediately or else get a second option and explore other therapy options. You're situation and condition can be dealt with and treated but you do need to seek medical help again.

banquo

The meds can take some time to balance out and work properly. If you came off them without supervision, you need to go back to your GP asap.

Also, you can contact St. Patrick's in Dublin for a more hands-on solution.

LegacyUser

I came of them by myself but this was years ago, and ive felt fine since until the past few months, and now out of the blue im back to square one

Merkin

You should never come off antidepressants unsupervised hon, it could result in catastrophic consequences. As it stands you are very low and the first step is reaching out which you have done. Do you trust your GP or would you prefer to see someone else? If you know trust the lady you went to see initially then go back to her as she knows your history. Be honest about your meds and above all be totally honest about how you are feeling. If you seek help you can begin to feel better but you must go and see someone. I'm sorry you feel this way. Depression can be a lonely and isolating and desperate position to be in but you don't have to go it alone x

gerryd2

Have a good long hard think about what's getting you down the most right now and see if you can change anything about it. If it's relationship issues. See if you can resolve them. If its about yourself then try your best to improve the areas your not happy about. If your unemployed spend an hour each day applying for jobs. Even if you don't get any at least you'll get satisfaction from the fact that your trying. Also go to your GP about getting back on anti depressants. I've struggled with untreated depression for 10 years and recently took the leap to get help and after 2 weeks on lexipro I feel the old me coming back, have more energy to do things and I feel like I can finally tackle the things I shut out for years.

Also if you drink then try cutting back on that for a few weeks and see if your mood improves.

Jabberwocky_I

I'm so sorry you're feeling so low. It's a terrible place to be in. I'd agree that it's time to reach out further. Has your GP put you in touch with any other supports, such as a counsellor? Do you have the support of family/friends at the moment? We tend to isolate ourselves when depressed - I know I do - and it's the worst thing for us. Is there someone around you that you can have a chat to about how difficult you're finding things at the moment?
I'd go back to my GP and be really honest with her/him. Sometimes you can get fobbed off and sometimes they don't get just how bad things truly are. Go back and explain that you need extra support. You don't have to go through this alone.x

DeadlyH83

Sorry to hear how you are feeling.
But there is alot of help out there and if you seek it I promise you will be a happy girl you got help when your having a great night for your 30th birthday

sanitygone

Hi honey I no from experiance its hard, but belive me ther is help out ther get all you can, if you feel real bad any time and feel you have no one to talk to ring the samaritans I did it helps. Rember you are a wonderful person be kind to yourself, trust you do what feels good for you