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Comment by Wendy on November 6, 2009 at 12:32pm

I've dealt with depression off & on most of my adult life. Recently, post partum depression triggered the worst I've ever dealt with. I'm on the upswing, but the pain is definitely fresh in my memory.

My therapist has commented that most people wouldn't know I'm depressed, because I fake normalcy so well. As such, I think I'm a pretty decent "guide" for other depressives... even if I'm in the same hole you're in, I can try to help you see the other side.

I'm stoked I found this group. I have looked for depression support forums elsewhere, and it's all pretty trite condolences. I think the "free thinkers" will be a bit more open to more genuine discussion.

Comment by Michael Travis on November 2, 2009 at 11:21am

I suffer from depression (and nihilism I think) I often wonder how much of my depression is chemical unbalance that is out of normal reach of control, and how much is due to lack of a much-needed-epiphany.

I constantly remind myself that all that I see/feel is "not a real reflection of how things really are". For instance, I can go in the kitchen and down a cup of strong coffee and some dark chocolate bars (or take a vicodin) and life is great for half the day. Thankfully I rely on neither because I know about building resistance and the side effects and costs of addictions. I'm currently on cymbalta but its not quite cutting it any more. I am certainly feeling tired of "wasting my time/life" by living in this hole of despair. People often say, "oh life isn't that bad, cheer up". My reply to them is, "Can I give you a couple sleeping pills, and when you get dog tired, I'll tell you 'Oh, wake up'. "

There seems to be quite a connection between my depression and fatigue, though I'm not certain how the two are intertwined. I found I was suffering from severe sleep apnea and had that corrected. Things got quite a bit better energy wise, but not depression wise. My depression started about the same time I hit puberty.

I believe that depression and other moods are simply an interpretation of the brain in reaction to certain chemical reactions going or not going on in the brain. With that in mind, I often think that nothing matters because of that. How much of us is just chemical? If I take a drug that alters my personality or outlook on life, that is the reaction of my brain with chemicals. Therefore, what am I? What is the REAL me? Happy or sad?

Comment by Kristi on October 26, 2009 at 1:07am

I've dealt with depression for most of my life, but only within the last couple of years have taken steps to treat it. I'm now on Celexa, an SSRI. I met with a counselor at the clinic I used to go to, but he was extremely busy and I could only see him about once a month. I feel like I'm doing pretty well now. The medication and tips I picked up from counseling have helped a lot and I can say that I feel "normal" for the first time in my life.

Comment by Nix Manes on September 27, 2009 at 11:19pm

I have delt with a "minor" form of depression known as dysthymia. I don't currently have any major issues, but I continue to be aware of what's happening with myself. I have to keep an awareness of my state and self-monitor. I'm also open with my GP and we keep this in mind and talk about it a little during my normal appointments.

Because I think it's important for people to not be stigmatized by a diagnosis of any form of depression, I thought I would join this group. I also hope that others will either join or support those who do.

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