Depressed

[Rhelmick]

Hey guys. I am new to this depression thing so as i sit in my car waiting to pick up my daughter from school i start crying uncontrollably. I have a few stresses in life but nothing major. I have gad and health anxiety. I dont like this feeling at all

 

[Cuchculan]

Depression is never a nice thing at all. Do you see anybody for help? Maybe try and understand why you are depressed. So you have something to work off of. The not knowing why is bloody depressing in itself. As humans we always want answers. Once we have those answers we can get help in trying to sort them all out. Maybe some medication to try and steady the ship. That is always an option. Some people like medication, others prefer to go without. Help is always out there when you decide you need it.

 

[MainerMikeBrown]

Rhelmick, as unpleasant as depression feels, you can feel hopeful, in part, because nowadays their is a lot of help and lots of ways to overcome depression. The road to recovery is never smooth. But depression can be defeated, especially if you seek help for it.

 

[Trying123]

Hi Rhelmick,
Depression and anxiety are not always directly to life events or stressors. I definitely believe there is a brain chemistry component. Are you being treated for gad and anxiety? Please discuss with your physician your feelings and experiences. There is alot of help available and I hope you are feeling better soon.

 

[ladybj]

Hey guys. I am new to this depression thing so as i sit in my car waiting to pick up my daughter from school i start crying uncontrollably. I have a few stresses in life but nothing major. I have gad and health anxiety. I dont like this feeling at all

The small stressors in your life can cause you to cry uncontrollably. If its depression, it depends on how long you have had this feeling. I have days that I feel down and feel like crying but I know its not depression.

 

[Chrisjones42]

Get treatment. There’s no need to suffer as there are ways to feel good again. Could your GAD and health anxiety be causing you some depression? My GAD lead to depression and once i got treatment I was fine. They both feed off of each other so I would consider treatment for anxiety and depression as you don’t need to feel like this

 

[MainerMikeBrown]

Rhelmick, I agree with Chris that you going into treatment is a good idea.

I think not getting into treatment soon is shooting yourself in the foot, as the old saying goes.

Why suffer when their is good quality help out there?

 

[Lanchparty7]

Not sure where I’d be at the moment without my therapist. I haven’t made a ton of progress but just seeing him and being able to vent and be open and honest is helpful. Probably would have quit my job without his help. Having a bad day right now and probably would be on the verge of a panic attack but I have an appointment tomorrow and that is comforting to know.

 

[MainerMikeBrown]

I'm glad that seeing your therapist helps you, Lanchparty.

When I was in therapy, I sometimes found it to be helpful to just vent to my therapist as well. I wasn't always looking for answers during my sessions. Sometimes I just wanted to express myself.

 

[smilingsoul]

When I'm working through some depression, its almost comical what will set me off crying. Olympic athlete profiles, commercials, my wife's Hallmark Channel shows, some little victory one of my kids accomplished...

 

[Hurt&Hopeful]

Hey everyone - I’ve been really struggling with depression lately, too. Winter/holidays are always harder for me, but I also tend to get depressed after an extended period of feeling more anxious. It’s just been a tough few months - I’ve had 2 surgeries so lots of hospital/doctor anxiety, and there have been family struggles that have set off my anxiety a little more than usual. Anyways, for anyone else just feeling down and tired and weepy, you’re not alone out there.

When I'm working through some depression, its almost comical what will set me off crying. Olympic athlete profiles, commercials, my wife's Hallmark Channel shows, some little victory one of my kids accomplished...

Hahaha - it’s so true! I cried at a high school play this weekend. LOL It was not moving or particularly good. I just kept thinking about all the hard work those kids put into it and there I went....