How many people are clinically depressed on here?

[Anonymous]

How long have you been depressed? What are you doing to overcome depression and tell me about any success stories you may have with overcoming depression?

[Anonymous]

I have it even though I've never been diagnosed with depression. I've only alerted one person before, and that was to tell them that I'd been having suicidal thoughts (something he himself admitted to experiencing later). It's not just the mere contemplations of suicide though. I've had days where I've literally gone to bed wishing I would never wake up and various instances of walking by (seemingly) sheer drops picturing myself being flung into them. My future is very uncertain at this point.

[Asker]

I have u spoken to a doctor about this?

[Opinion Owner]

No, I haven't seen a doctor in a while tbh.

[Asker]

Okay, u need to see one cos u need help and advice, u shouldn't do this alone.

[Sigma88]

I was diagnosed 14 years ago. I keep it managed, as best I can.

[Asker]

How do u keep it in control?

[Sigma88]

Eh, I should probably state I was court ordered to address my issues after a suicide attempt, over a decage ago. Institutionalised & medicated for several months. Than released, medicated, & in therapy. By my HS junior year, it was medication & exercise. Now just exercise & medication as needed.

[Asker]

Does it help u? And how did u manage to motivate yourself to do exercise when it's hard to do it when u are depressed.

[Sigma88]

I had help staying motivated, when I was younger. Now, it's habit. & if I'm having a seriously rough start, I'll take my med. It's managed pretty well.

[Asker]

Did u have to change meds a lot, in order to find the right one?

[Sigma88]

Tried a couple through the years. Wellbutrin did the worse (had me feeling very aggressive a lot of times). Paxil made me so tired through the day. I got on Zoloft, during my senior year of high school, & it's worked really well, so I've been using that since. Usually 200-300mg a day, depending.

[Asker]

Well I am happy for u, it just shows that even if we are hit by things like depression, life really does go on. Thanks for answering.

[Anonymous]

I've been depressed for five months and it's a real struggle to get out of bed everyday. I've tried taking meds but stopped cause they made me feel even worse. What do I do to fix it? I try to distract myself with many small tasks during the day so I don't give in to the urge to get into bed and cry. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't.

[existing_not_living]

I am clinically depressed. I am Bipolar and have Major Depressive Disorder and whole bunch of other things. I am trying to be social and hang out with my friends more often and not shut people out, but I am still always contemplating suicide. :/

[Asker]

How long ago were u diagnosed and have u successfully kept things under control?

[existing_not_living]

I was diagnosed about 2 years ago, but I've been Bipolar/depressed my whole life. I have somewhat kept it under control, but I have a breakdown at least 1-2 times per week.

[emilyg25]

I myself have not been clinically depressed, but over half of my friends from high school have been on medication/seeing someone since then. But they may just be because we were in IB and that fucks with ya.

[chocolateismylover]

I'm not but I've had times in my life where I kinda was. Life is honestly a struggle.

[Asker]

Life is definitely a struggle but keep ya head up and remember not to worry so much.

[Anonymous]

I think every single one of us is, and just don't know it yet

[Asker]

Hmmmm interesting.

[Keyspirits]

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[Asker]

Lmao!! 😂😂

[Keyspirits]

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