Depression

[RedLuna]

So I've been having sever depression again and I have no one who understands and I don't like therapists cause they sit there and make it seem like its your fault. What do I do when I wanna talk to someone but there's no one?

 

[TLight]

Your T should definitely not make you feel like it's your fault. Please erase that from your head. It will not help you in any way.

I get periods of severe depression also. I've found that I just have to ride it out. I do my best, snuggle in bed, watch youtubes that make me laugh, pet my cat and generally try to sleep a lot.

There is only one certainty in life and that is things always change, including ptsd symptoms.

This will pass, just try to ride it out and if you need to express yourself, this is a safe place.
Hugs to you and comfort to your soul.

 

[RedLuna]

Thank you so much.

 

[Shadowofdoubt]

I tend to write...I write to myself, to God, even on here. I've been dealing with a major depressive episode myself and the guilt from having difficulty coping is awful. I have a hard time not blaming myself. (The "I should"s). I like Tlight's advice, funny videos :). Hugs.

 

[RedLuna]

Thanks I should try that sometimes, hugs.

 

[TeaLeaf]

RedLuna- I feel your pain because I am going through a relapse of depression right now. I'm sorry you've had bad experiences with therapists, no one, especially a therapist should make depression seem like it's all your fault. I like to hang out here when I am losing hope, it helps me connect with people that get it and not feel so alone.

Have you ever called a crisis line? Last weekend it got so bad for me that I called a crisis line to talk about my suicidal thoughts and it was a really positive experience, they listened, offered support and it was more like talking to a really understanding peer than anything.

I hope things get even a little better soon. You are definitely not alone.

 

[RedLuna]

Thank you but I can't find a crisis line to call and I'm trying.

 

[digger]

Which country are you in @RedLuna

 

[xena21]

RedLuna if you are in the US you can call the Suicide Hotline which is a crisis line 24 hours a day. Its 1800-273-8255. I believe in England they have a Samaritans number but not sure what that is. You can Google the Samaritans and they have a 24 hour crisis line as well.

I can understand the depression and not being able to talk to a therapist. My problem is being able to talk about anything, but I've had such bad therapists in the past that now that I have a good one I freeze up and can't tell her how bad I'm feeling. I've had therapists that looked at me like I was an anomaly when I told them about my depression. It's such a hard thing to deal with and you shouldn't have to deal with it. Your therapist shouldn't make you feel bad about being depressed. Its a disorder that isn't your fault.

I hope you can try one of those crisis numbers if you are in distress. The US number has helped me before.

 

[RedLuna]

Thank you you guys its nice knowing there are people out there who care and know how it feels.[DOUBLEPOST=1398804376,1398804311][/DOUBLEPOST]

Which country are you in @RedLuna

I live in USA in Texas.