Depression...

Bocephus71RN-BSN, BSN, RN · Jun 12, 2008

Candice depression hurts in so many areas of your life. If feel in anyway you are depressed you should talk to your health professional and get some support, medical help or medications that will help.

Abbies · Jun 12, 2008

It was my pleasure to listen; thanks for sharing. Sometimes I get so involved in my own life I forget everyone I meet is fighting some kind of battle.

Take care,

Abbie

rnmomtobe2010 · Jun 12, 2008

i am currently on meds..I am just going through something and I needed to get some feelings out...Thanks for posting

leslie :-D · Jun 12, 2008

Now I don't know what I feel or how to overcome the monster that lies beneath...
Candice

and what a monster it is.

i'm sorry you're experiencing this, candice.

any way of getting therapy?

meds alone are not going to do it.

you don't have to suffer alone.

do whatever it takes to get help for yourself.

gentle hugs...

leslie

rnmomtobe2010 · Jun 12, 2008

and what a monster it is.
i'm sorry you're experiencing this, candice.
any way of getting therapy?
meds alone are not going to do it.
you don't have to suffer alone.
do whatever it takes to get help for yourself.
gentle hugs...
leslie

My doc suggested therapy but by the town I live in being so small...I am really ashamed of going thinking someone I know will see me and things spread like wildfire around here... I would get better if I saw someone..Thanks

danissa, LPN, LVN · Jun 12, 2008

Candice, depression is not something to be ashamed of honey. It happens to the best and worst of people, you were right there in what you said in your eloquent post!

If you had a bad back, you would seek medical advice, get help with your back. It's so sad that we all view any blips in the mind as something to be feared.

Candice, I myself, am a functioning adult, a nicu nurse , a mother of three, a wife, a carer for my Mum, and do you know what. For the last three years I have taken medication, a small pill in the am, which does not sedate me or make me function any less well. It does however keep me on an even keel. I have stopped it, but it makes me down not to have it, so I reckon, if I have to take one wee pill along with my vitamins in the morning, and that keeps my head healthy, then I will not feel ashamed!

Sorry if I went on a bit babe, I just feel, if you need help, you need help, whichever body part is affected, and you have to do what you can to live your life to the fullest.

You take care babe, if you need a shoulder, call out here! ((Hugs))

Jo Dirt · Jun 12, 2008

I've suffered from severe depression most of my life, and I know it hurts as much as any physical ailment you can have. It's very painful and is one of the most difficult illnesses to deal with.

You're in good company, though. So many in the world live with this, it's almost like living in a hell.

I feel like Lexapro saved my life, though I'm not taking it at this time because I'm concerned about being a nursing mother.

I know it's hard taking the first step but do what you can to see a doctor about this.

Black Jade, BSN, RN · Jun 12, 2008

Hi Candice,

Don't feel ashamed of your depression. In this messed up world we are living, I wouldn't be surprised that we all might end up being depressed. Do not pay attention to others. The important thing is that you get better. Unfortunately, there is still that stigma and people are ignorant about this mental illness. I believe it was Tipper Gore who brought awareness by announcing that she herself was dealing with depression and that there is nothing to be ashamed of. I, myself was diagnosed with major depression. I am the type of person who takes things seriously and need to just let it go. Otherwise, it will end up destroying me. I hope you have people who care and understand what you are going through.

May you have a brighter day ahead of you...:redpinkhe

LT

aussiemags · Jun 12, 2008

For the last three years I have taken medication, a small pill in the am, which does not sedate me or make me function any less well. It does however keep me on an even keel. I have stopped it, but it makes me down not to have it, so I reckon, if I have to take one wee pill along with my vitamins in the morning, and that keeps my head healthy, then I will not feel ashamed!

Funny I should find this post today. I am on my way to the doctor this morning knowing she will suggest antidepressants. I have been on and off them a few times over the last 12 years and really would prefer not to take anything. However since I stopped taking them about a year ago I feel that my mood is way down, no sleep, little or no enjoyment in life's day to day.....the usual scenario which means depression is a knockin' at my door.....again.

I do feel ashamed, as if there is something wrong with me. I see other people seemingly coping with life - some of whom have a really rough time of it too - and I wonder what is wrong with me that I'm not doing it as well? When I list what exactly is going on in my life at present it would be enough to make anyone feel off key, anxious etc, so I've been kidding myself that its just life and not depression again. And therein lies my dilemma. Life and its current set of issues will not change if I take the meds. I do understand that it puts me on a more even keel to be better able to cope with it all, but taking meds each morning also reminds me that I'm not up to scratch (in my head), plus I hate the slightly off feeling I get, not to mention the fear of possible long term side effects.

I have just discovered this week that both my daughters are dealing with depression right now too - kind of makes you wonder if it's genetic? In which case we have even less reason to feel ashamed.

I tell myself that life is hectic for all of us these days - our job demands quite abit (as you'll all agree) including physical injuries or illhealth (especially associated with shiftwork), coupled with family commitments and issues, plus or minus a partner, plus or minus their support, financial issues, and for me menopause - and now the dog's going blind!!! AH!!!!

So I understand. And like many of us I can see clearly what might help other people without having the same insight into my own issues. Or if I have the insight I'm rather good at ignoring it. So to anyone out there dealing with depression, get help, maybe take the meds if it feels right for you, but mostly find someone or a whole lot of someone's to talk to - like I just have with you all.

Thankyou.

rnmomtobe2010 · Jun 12, 2008

Honestly, I never, ever thought this could happen to ME!!

Elvish, BSN, DNP, RN, NP · Jun 13, 2008

Candice - I take 50mg of Zoloft daily. I had postpartum depression that has transitioned its ugly self into regular ol' depression. It is not something to be ashamed of, rather something to get help for. If you need help, you need it, and opinions of others be damned.