Hi I have been suffering from depression and anxiety for over a year now and it seems to be getting worse! Isolated myself from friends and family. I used to be the life and soul of the party and now I can't even remember the last time I went out. Can't really talk to anyone around me about how I feel for fear of being judged.
I feel the same, can't talk to people about it as they don't understand.
It just makes an awkward situation as they don't know what to say.
In the past my parents got frustrated and came out with 'pull your socks up' type comments, which really doesn't help.
I avoid people as it feels too demanding go out.
At the moment I am seeing a counsellor through the doctor, it is only person I can talk to about things.
This time of year is always difficult for me and I feel at my lowest.
Are you taking or have you considered any medication to help?
It is good to try and understand why you feel bad and what steps you can take to feel better. If you can improve your physical health by excercising and eating well, going outside on a sunny day, maybe taking some vitamins, it can help feeling better.
If you can, try and reconnect with just one or two people, as being isolated relieves stress initially but over time makes the depression worse.
Hello, yes depression does make us isolate ourselves. It is a lonely illness.
I hope you have discussed how you feel with a doctor. don't cope with this alone. Have you supportive famiky and friends you can talk to?
You can talk to us as we understand how you are feeling. I have had depression for over 20 years, so pretty much know everything there is aboiut living with depression. I find people can be supportive if you let them.
You won't always feel this down. I have ups and downs. We cope, but we need support.
Thanks for they replys!
I have been on mitrazapine 45mg for nearly a year and propronal 40mg when I feel I neeed it. I eat healthy and have a home gym so train for at least a hour every day. I regularly take vitamins and drink green tea. I speak to my doctor occasionally and have my first app with a physiologist next week. I dot really spk to anyone about how I feel as I don't really feel comfortable talking about it