Is it possible for me to come out of a deep depression?

Question

I have been depressed for 8yrs+ but just in the recent past years have been diagnosed as being clinically depressed. I take two different types of anti-depressants. but that doesn't seem to help.. I have a 16yr old son and I hate that he always sees mama sad...I don't want him to have anomosity once he is grown. I am 36yrs old do you think its possible for me to get it together and get over past pains and move forward... I keep thinking about my past, my childhood, the verbal abuse and sometimes physical.. my low self-esteem stemmed from that I believe..I don't know anymore what to do.. I keep praying and believing that one day I will be delivered from this demon called depression .. so I am asking you all to pray with me and for my deliverance..thank you so much.. God bless you and yours.

Answer 1

Yes. One day you will come to the realization that you are more important than the people who treated you badly in the past. It is remarkable how difficult this can be since it sounds so simple. But it is not. The people in your past knew exactly how to exploit your weaknesses, and it appears as though they did a very thorough job.

Antidepressants can stop a downward spiral, but they rarely bring you back. You really need to see a therapist or a psychiatrist while taking the antidepressants. They can help you get at those oh-so-sensitive feelings you are unable to shine a light on by yourself. As you become more comfortable discussing them with someone else, solutions begin to emerge. Those feelings are no longer tucked away in the places that never see the light of day but control your every thought and feeling.

Good luck! Don't give up and don't give in!

Answer 2

How does someone you don't know, that you've never met and probably never will that lives who knows how far away praying for you have any effect on your clinical depression. I know. It doesn't. I know that depression is real but to think that a anonymous prayer is going to help is just pointless. Your best bet is to keep taking the antidepressants and go to therapy if you can afford it.

Answer 3

sounds like the medication is not working. so you should ask your prescribing doctor for a medication reevaluation.
and how about your therapist?
if you are taking AD's you should also have a therapist to talk to.
AND YES YOU CAN get through the depression.
i also suggest that you evaluate your diet. what foods are you eating and which foods do you need to add to your diet.
try to eat more healthy food and dont deprive yourself of foods you enjoy.
take enough vitamins, especially B vitamins and Omega 3 fatty acids like flaxseed or fish oils.
get regular sleep, and start and stay on a light excercise routine. (if you are physically able)
ask your doctor about all these things first of course....

Answer 4

with god anything is possible. Maybe you are unsatisfied with your current religion - it would'nt hurt to investigate islam........ It brought me out of a severe depression when i reverted!
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