I've been depressed for 2 years, medication doesn't help, any advice?

Mental health
1

Dear all,

My name is George County, I live in the United Kingdom, and I work as a stock trader. I do not have experience with how to post on forums, so please forgive me, and feel free to point out, if I should fail to follow forum conventions.

Anyways, I have been in a depression for slightly more than 2 years since my wife and I got divorced. It was a truly tragic experience for me, and only post-divorce did I realise that I derived all my sense of self-worth and safety from my intimate relationship with her. I have gotten over the inital heart break, but the depression is still clinging on to me and tearing me to bits.

All and any advice is warmly regarded.

2

Hi George, I'm sorry to hear that you're going through a hard time at the moment.

Since going through the divorce, what have you been doing to keep yourself busy?

I always find that going for walks help, and also socialising with friends and family helps along.

Have you had counselling or CBT? These can also help.

I have suffered with Anxiety and Depression since 18 and I am 32 now. It's been on and off. It's not easy and can really through you off but talking always helps. I take fluoxetine.

I hope you start to feel better soon.

God bless

3

Hi I agree that counselling seems the way forward for you.  Also meds might help you as well.  See your doctor.   One thing - it's never a good idea to put your full name on a public site as there are lots of strange people out there!  x

 

4

Thank you for the reply. I've not had any counselling. I've been keeping myself busy by trading stocks and making a lot of money.

5

I've seen my doctor and have received some medication. The medication has helped me ever so slightly.

6

Hi George:  Have you sought out some medical help from a doctor or therapist?  Are you on antidepressants now?  Divorce must be incredibly hard and 2 years is too long to suffer.

7

Hi I would ask you what is more important?  Your health?  Or making loads of money?   I would love both but I know what I would choose first.  Meds should help for a while and hopefully get you to a position where you feel strong enough to tackle your issues.

If you can't do this on your own (and many can't) then counselling is the answer.  You are lucky in that if you are making lots of money you can afford to pay for it.  x