Have you ever suffered from depression?

Question

And what released you from its grip? For me it was simply letting go of the past.

Answer 1

I have been through the deep hells of depression, and I plan on, hopefully, never going back.

What released me from it's grip? Therapy and letting go of my anger.

And although the depression was true hell in every way, I am thankful for it, because it helped make me who I am today.

Answer 2

Nothing has ever released me from the grip of depression. My medications control it some, but not nearly enough. I have what is called bipolar disorder or as it was know as manic/depression. This is where your lows are way too low and your highs are way too high. You really loose what is considered normal. What is normal or in the middle for me is a whole lot different than what is normal for the average person. I cannot simply let go of the past. This disease is not curable. I will be this way for the rest of my life. The good side is that I will have a rest of my life. I know when I am at my deepest point, that I will eventually climb back up to my normal point. Life is very precious, enjoy what you have. Try to make one person smile every day. If you can do that you have accomplish one hell of a lot of good.

Answer 3

When I was living in Spain I was all alone and felt sort of abandoned by everyone. Plus I was in a really abusive and controlling relationship while I was there and basically fell apart. The only thing I could do was to leave and turn my back on the place, and just start all over again. I've been doing fairly well the past 3 years but had a massive and terrifying panic attack about a month ago, so unfortunately I don't think I'm over it just yet. I also think I've been bottling it up for a while and this needs to be addressed.

I like to think I've moved on, but there are one or two strands from my past that still linger.

Answer 4

Probably every human animal suffers from depression, other than the clinically insane. And like you, I have been depressed occasionally but not to the point of doing myself in. Antidepressants work for some, but not all. Two major problems with drugs, I think, are lousy side effects and the long timespan before the antidepressant kicks in.

Now, I don't presume that what works for me would work for you. Anyway, a mild non-addictive medication helps to get me back on track; that is, exuberant and out of my own head [extraverted as opposed to wallowing in ennui].

All I can suggest is: PAMPER yourself and try to forget the past (easily said) because nothing can change what happened (unless you believe the dead can be raised). We have to focus as much as possible on making this the best day of our lives. Good luck.

Answer 5

yes, I have.
i find it interesting that you posted this question. I was considering posting a similar one.
my depression began at about age 11. I was smarting from a recent argument with three girls that summer and from feeling like most of my life I'd been the proverbial black sheep of my family (b/c I'd been subjected to insults, attacks on my self-esteem and self-worth, and continuous put-downs). So I decide to kill myself at 11 years. I had no idea where it all came from, but it just did. So I found a bottle of sleeping pills and started taking as many as I could swallow--which was about a whole handful. For days on end, I couldn't stay awake. I don't really remember every thing that happened, but I would suffer from depression until almost age 21.

I can truly say now that I'm approaching 23, that I'm finally free of the clutches of depression. My self-esteem is a bit higher and I don't feel like I have to try to please people or fit-in. I'm different and weird. If ppl can't handle it, then tough! Also, I realize that if it weren't for God, I probably would've been dead by now, b/c I tried (unsuccessfully) to commit suicide in various intervals from age 11-19. God rocks!

Answer 6

I think it was similar to yourself for me, I looked back and instead of seeing myself as a victim, I realized that actually it had all happened to prove what an incredible survivor I am. I knew I was out of it when I started to look forward instead of being fixated with the past, I reconciled myself. It was a wonderful moment of clarity I realized that I had been to wrapped up in thought to hear the birds sing, but boy when I did!, the trees shone in the sunlight, the sky was clear, I noticed kids pulling funny faces, that was years ago, but a little part of me is concerned because I feel I am susceptible. But in all honesty I doubt it.

Answer 7

I get bouts of clinical depression (I've had cancer).Medication just made me like a zombie, so I got the doctor to wean me off it.I found by keeping busy and having a hobby like sport helps.I keep the depression under control, I no longer let it control me.

Answer 8

Sadly I'm in the depths of depression - my mum died, followed by my younger brother, my dog, and now my other brother - its hard to let go of so much but medication keeps me okay xxxx

Answer 9

Yes, for me it was to redirect myself in a positive way,leave the past in the past and gain my self esteem.

Answer 10

Yes i have been in and out of employment for the last 2 years and its gotten to me prety bad this time around. My boss fired me for injurying my sholuder from the repetitive work he set for me and others have the same thing. But he wont fire them probally because they have been there for years, and he thinks they will sue him. So i do get down in the dumps alot yeah..over it!