depression

[Connemmara]

I suffer from low-ness - dont know whether to call it depression. As there are people far far worse than me. I am nearly like a recluse - was invited to a 70th birthday last night - a big do I am sure - turned it down - have a halloween party tonight - turned it down. I dont know why I feel like this - I cant be bothered pretending to be happy when within myself I am sad. I have had a lot of sadness ie bereavements and cant seem to get over them.

I have tried antidepressants but dont work for me. Really wish I was not like this - everybody thinks I am dead dead funny when I start but I dont think I am.

Anybody else feel like me.

[sara3]

just supposing you went tonight.. would you enjoy it? how would you think back on it tomorrow?

[craft1948]

Antedepressants do work Connemmara....it's just a matter of persevering until the doctor finds the ones to suit you.......

[JMR27]

Hi Connemmara sorry you're feeling so low. Anti-depressants don't work for everybody. I suggest you go back to your doctor and ask for bereavement counselling or psychotherapy - talking to a counsellor can help.
Even though you feel really down just now is there any way you could still go out to that party tonight? with all the invitations you get your friends obviously enjoy your company. It will probably take a mammoth effort but please try to go out tonight and be with other people. Regards Judy

[raysparx1]

Please go and speak to somebody a doctor a friend a relative but whatever you do don't bottle it up, the tears of clown are the saddest tears it is no good hiding behind a fake mask, making out you are ok and everything is fine when inside you aren't happy, I hvae never been depressed but trust me I have experience of it, good luck, wish you well, Ray

[masma]

Yes I feel like you ... don't know which way to turn. My sister died, my 23 year old nephew died, my sister-in-law has breast cancer. Hubby, son and son-in-law have all been made redundant. Daughter has been told she can never have children. I could go on and on but...People keep telling me that there are folk a lot worse than me in the world - it's true but it don't help how you and I feel at this moment. Try to think of those poor souls who are indeed worse than us. Stay strong dear, things can only get better (God Willing)

[masma]

Forgot to put a hug and kiss at the end of my post, sorry...xxxx oooo xxxx

[coccinelle]

One of the best things to do when you feel like this is go out for a long walk. Exercise and fresh air clear a lot of sorrow. I remember when I was like you and people told me this, I wouldn't believe that anything could take this weight away but surprisingly it did. Things didn't seem half as bad after the walk and it gave me time to look around me and see what was going on. As time went on I came back to myself and then menopause hit in but that's another story...LOL

[Connemmara]

to everybody - thanks for all your lovely answers. No I never went to the party - but maybe next time eh? You are right I do get a lot of invitations for parties, events etc - it is nice to feel that people want you but it is hard to get that motivation. My doctor has a counsellor so will go down next week and try and book him. Bye for now. and once again thanks for your answers.

[Connemmara]

for Masma - lots of hugs to you - you are coming through a very bad time and I have been through most of what you are suffering ie lost 2 nephews one 15 and 33 through a shooting and a drowning. Then mother of shot nephew died 2 years later like you I could go on and on. They say time is a great healer but I personally think you just go through the motions of the day. Am going to book that counsellor though. Bye Masma - will say a little prayer for today.