Is Depression Normal With Ptsd?

[Lonelyone]

I have struggled with Depression since I was a small child....it just doesn't go away (I am not sure which came first...the Depression or the PTSD). Sometimes I am perfectly "fine" and other times I am a complete mess...I think I have depressive episodes. When I have an episode, that is the scariest time as I seem to lack motivation and I dread getting out of bed...sometimes even the suicidal thoughts kick in but I have never tried anything.

Depression is the worst part of having PTSD for me and I really hope you get some help with yours.

 

[Pencil]

I've read that people who suffer from PTSD are often diagnosed as depressed only. These two commonly occur together.

No longer anxious but very depressed.

I think this is understandable.