I'm great at helping people that I know and even people that I don't know with dealing with depression, yet I suffer from it so badly that I couldn't even put it in words. I'm wondering why I can be so suicidal and depressed and then turn around and help people who are in my same situation. I can't help myself, but I can help others. It sucks. I'm also having problems with isolation... I'm starting to be very withdrawn and staying by myself, when friends call I tell them I'm too tired to hang out, or too busy. I'm getting extremely depressed, worse than I've ever been. I have started taking 5-HTP to help keep my mood positive, but they don't work (I should've known so, not even PRESCRIPTION depression meds work.) I just don't know what to do. I'm losing my mind. Just coming on here to rant and rave. Respond if you'd like.
Whats to be depressed about?? You are in a human body and you can do anything that you push yourself to do. Theres limitless possibilities, and if you are not fulfilled, than push yourself to acquire what will make you happy. In life there is always a goal, whether its gaining happiness, or savoring happiness.
In addition to the 5htp, exercise and yoga helps soooo much I can't even tell you. They say to start off slow, maybe 20 minutes of lower intensity and then increase from there. Our bodies are made to move and when we don't...it can take a tool on our mental health, not only physical. My life has been nothing but full of stress lately and as a result, I was feeling a little depressed a few weeks ago. Moderate to high intensity aerobic activity(swimming, jogging, treadmill, etc) works best, I swear by this, good luck.
Good God, man, get out of the house and stop whining. Nobody is holding your leash but you. Once you find something you like in life, you're going to run with it like a dog at the beach. I was a dork of sorts at your age. I learned to surf life rather than just letting the waves wash over me. I suspect you will too. You're going to get lots of water up your nose in life, but hey, it will make you a well seasoned person someday. Be patient with yourself. x
I suffer from depression too, but it doesn't stop me from trying the best I can to offer my support to others who suffer from it. I may not have the solution,...in fact I know I don't have the solution, but what I do have is understanding because I have been there and know what it feels like. I also know that when I'm depressed, it helps me more to have someone who understands to just be there for me than to have someone try to fix me. It also helps me to do what I can to support others who suffer because it helps me overcome the feelings of worthlessness that depression brings...even though those feelings are not based on reality but on how I feel at the time. So the only advice I'll give is, don't feel bad about trying to help others or feel that you have to have all the answers...just keep offering your love and support..you may have already saved a life and don't even know it!
screw the prescription meds.. i havent looked into that 1 in particular, but many if not most antidepressants have severe side effects, the most common side effects being, suicidal thoughts, feelings of hopelessness, and ..yes..depression.. there are many herbal antidepressants without side effects that help most depressions except the most severe ones (yours maybe more severe due to the meds, so dont base the segverety on how u feel now) also bach flower remedies can help as well.. getting a more normal routine in your life, better food & finding activities u enjoy help too
