I WAS FEELING WORTHLESS YESTERDAY

Thank you all for the replys and care that all of you showed me yesterday. I can not say i feel much different today but i will promise i will try to take the advice and get the courage enough to at least talk to my spouse about it. Thank you all for listening. I hope you all understand i am not trying for sympathy, i really am scared sometimes, Love ya all, I will keep in touch Bruce

Bruce, depression is a life limiting disease. I was embarrassed, ashamed etc. But then i realized everyone has something and at least i am smart enough to grab mine by the horns and go get help. I cried to my doctor. SO what, I'm still alive. I hope you find help. Melinda

I'm glad you're seeking help, there's no shame in that. I didn't reply to your thread yesterday because I would have just repeated what everyone else was saying. I have dealt with depression myself and have no problem getting help when I need it. If I have a toothache, I go to the dentist. We care, we've been there, keep coming here for hugs and support. Connie

Make an appointment with your doctor. If you call and tell them your depressed they will get you right in. You don't have to tell anyone else. When I first sought help for myself I didn't tell a soul, not even my spouse. I've been taking meds for several years and am now mentaly healthy. And guess what - I still haven't told anyone I'm taking meds! Good luck to you and be good to yourself.

Keep us posted Bruce. You are not alone,as you've seen. What makes me proud of you is that you reached out for help,and are willing to make some changes and talk about it. My husband has been depressed most of his life,and only started medication 3 years ago. It changed his life so much for the better,and two weeks ago he had to up the dose he was on, and I'd swear to you he is a different person. Its hard for him to see when he crashes and gets exhausted and irritated. It saddens me that he was seeing everything through such a dark cloud, and now with a little more medicine,he is thinking clearer, feels focused and energized. Please call your doc...for some depression meds are for life. For others, its for a season in their life and they get off of it. Doesn't matter where you are, matters that you get what you need to feel better. we all do care. blessings, Tami