Question:
I was at a group therapy meeting yesterday for anxiety. It was good to
see how others are struggling but I still felt alone. I thought they
were lucky. They were *only* dealing with anxiety and not depression.
They had jobs, lives. Anxiety was just interfering with their normal
existence. Heck, my WHOLE life is about anxiety and depression. Not one
moment goes where I'm not affected in some way. Well, actually, I guess
I don't know what's going on in their lives.
If anyone can relate please let me know. It would help me so much.
Answer:
I'm dealing with both. I'd just really really really like to know that
I'm not alone here in websites. I've checked out the depressionwebsitess but never found them to be of use. Too much medication talk there. I
know it's important to talk about medication but I can't deal with it if
there's too much talk about it. I've had depression for about 11 years now and it runs my whole life. It
has really crippled my development as a whole person. I see that now. I
think however that I'm getting out of it now. I see glimmers of hope but
it is SOOO difficult. It's difficult to see that i've missed out on so
much; career development, hobbies, sports, friends, partying. It's like
there's a huge gap in my life and how will I rebuild my life especially
since I'm still struggling with this condition.
It's difficult to believe that one can become well. Not just *cope* with
depression but regain wholeness and vitality. I've done a lot of
different alternative treatment over the years. Some good, some bad and
now it seems I've run out of options other than to not worry and have
faith. Not easy. Yes, I'm in therapy but it seems I have to move country
and start over. I don't know what therapy options I'll find there.
I was at a group therapy meeting yesterday for anxiety. It was good to
see how others are struggling but I still felt alone. I thought they
were lucky. They were *only* dealing with anxiety and not depression.
They had jobs, lives. Anxiety was just interfering with their normal
existence. Heck, my WHOLE life is about anxiety and depression. Not one
moment goes where I'm not affected in some way. Well, actually, I guess
I don't know what's going on in their lives.
Jan what meds are you taking and how often do you see your doctor? The
majority of us in here have depression and anxiety, panic attacks, OCD, you
name it. Do you have a family? Spouse, children? How is your relationship
with them? Good to hear that it's not just anxiety in the internet. I really
needed to hear that. Sorry, I don't really want to talk about meds. I find the topic really
depressing. I really don't like talking about it. I can't explain just
why yet. You might say I have a phobia for the topic.
I see my doctor once a week. Right now we're working on effecting some
big changes in my life.
No it's not just anxiety/panic....I've been diagnosed with major depression
(clinical) and last week the doctor said I might have bipolar 1 or
2......this was a doctor I was seeing through the state for a disability
claim. You can talk about whatever you want to here, as you can see the topics go
from therapy to the weather to different phobias....whatever you're
comfortable with. If you ever have a question just ask there are many
wonderful people here who would love to offer suggestions and advice.
