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remember
remember

depression has been relentles for the past 19 months, so isolated and disconnected, nothing brings me joy i can't listen to music it just sounds like noise no connection at all, can't watch films any thing as i can't focus for more that 2 minuets, never really that hungry but then i binge eat and feel like a total slob. I feel like i hate every one and every thing. feel a relentless and constant void. just negative emotions and the feeling of emotional pain. my body is breaking am ill all the time. i Hate my existence.

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  • tim67087
    tim67087 remember

    Posted

    Hi Remember

    i am sorry you are going through Depression, I have been going through Depression and Anxiety for 3 months, I have no interest in anything either, I have to force myself to get out of Bed to go to work. I really use to love To listen to Music and I feel like I am just getting through the day. I have to force myself to eat as well. I hope you can find some help here.

  • lorraine52317
    lorraine52317 remember

    Posted

    Hi

    I am so sorry to hear that you have been suffering for so long.

    It very much sounds like your depression isn't lifting at all. Have you had regular medication reviews with your doctor? It really sounds like your medication is not working for you. All the things you mentioned suggest you are extremely unwell and you really need to get an urgent appointment with your gp. I know only too well the feelings you describe, I experienced this when I was first diagnosed with depression. Getting the right antidepressant is crucial. How many have you tried over the period you mentioned?

    My heart goes out to you but please believe you are not always going to feel this way. You will 100% get better you just need to find the right combination of meds with your doctor.

    God bless you... you may dislike your life now, but when your well again you will start loving life.

    don't give up....stay strong and importantly make that gp appointment. Xxxxx

    • remember
      remember lorraine52317

      Posted

      been on lots and lots of different antidepressants and they don't work am on 225mg venlafazine at the moment and they ain't heling in any way what so ever. in my experience GP don't do much in the way of what i would call help
    • lorraine52317
      lorraine52317 remember

      Posted

      Hi

      some gp's are better than others. You need to demand help from your gp. Don't hold back! Say to him/her exactly what you have said here and tell them you wish to be referred to someone who specialises in depression and medication combination/dosage. It's not right on any level that you have endured this illness for so long without any relief.

      Please get assertive as unfortunately sometimes we have to push the medical profession to get the help we are entitled to.

      I know it's hard to muster up the energy to attend appointments but I honestly feel this would be the right avenue for you in getting yourself better.

      Take care and would love an update from you when your feeling up to it.

      god bless .. you and all members on this forum are always in my prayers. ...together we will get there! Xxx

  • julian33896
    julian33896 remember

    Posted

    I agree with Lorraine, you need to be assertive and see a psychiatrist or someone who specializes in depression. 19 months is way too long for someone to be suffering, please find help from a new doctor perhaps. When you've been on anti depressants in the past, did you use them for a few months before moving on?
    • remember
      remember julian33896

      Posted

      no months and months each time always whent to the max dose and it only made it worse
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