depression
It is not just a matter of feeling sad; discover an honest view of the mental, emotional and physical toll of clinical depression.
Truth
I used to think that time would sort me out. I used to think that in time everything would smooth itself over and soon enough I would be happy (whatever the hell "happy" even is). I used to think that by talking the words I needed to talk, or crying the years I needed to cry, I would be OK... I would be sorted out... I would be "happy". But it seems like these goals I set myself are no longer achievable, or at least they may be but just aren't in my current mindset.
By Alex Mustard7 years ago in Psyche
Depression Is Not Your Friend
We all get sad and lonely. We all feel like the world is closing in on us. I understand. I've been struggling with depression for years, and it's something that's very hard to get through. Sometimes when you're depressed, you feel like you're the only one in the world and you're fighting all of this alone. You can feel like no one loves you or cares for you, so you pull yourself away from the people in your life.
By Amanda Doyle7 years ago in Psyche
The Battle in My Mind
I remember sitting anxiously in the doctor’s office wondering if I truly needed to be there. I had considered turning back several times on the drive there and I continued to question it as my two-year-old ran circles around and the baby cried no matter what I did to try and calm her. Was I really depressed? It could just be a change in hormones. Maybe I’m just going crazy. Oh, how I wished that were true. To be honest, I probably should have gone to a doctor several years before.
By Paige Guffey7 years ago in Psyche
My Mental State
I have always been depressed. Looking back on my childhood, through all my memories, although at times I was happy. Deep deep down, I was always sad. I am 18 now and it took me a long time to be able to fully admit to myself that I have something wrong with me. But with me, having this problem is just who I am. I am not less of a person because I have depression or because I want to die, I am still a human being who deserves everything a “normal person” would get.
By chrystal wray7 years ago in Psyche
Depression Days
The past few days I have been battling with severe depression. I’ve been diagnosed with severe depression and anxiety but I am on medication for it. Even on the medicine I still have days that I just don’t even want to get out of bed. The past few days have been that way. Living in a box is the only thing I felt like doing.
By Catrina Palko7 years ago in Psyche
Depression
I would like to take a minute to talk about depression. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 350 million people worldwide suffer from depression. The NIMH estimates that in the United States, 16 million adults had at least one major depressive episode in 2012. That's 6.9 percent of the population. Telling someone to 'get over' their depression won't work. Depression distorts your thinking. Your mind can literately play tricks on you. It makes you feel unwanted. Some suffering from depression are afraid to seek help because their mind makes them think that they are bothering people. If someone reaches out to you, please, don't belittle their situation. You never know what they are thinking. You can never be sure how much of a mental battle they actually faced when deciding weather or not to confide in you.
By Michelle Schultz7 years ago in Psyche
