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I would love to share my depression experience with a stranger.
I had depressed feelings for a number of years. I couldn’t
find joy in
anything,
my
energy level was low
and I was struggling to do
basic chores like cleaning
and washing. I found it incredible when people would suggest things like getting
exercise to make me happier. All I could think was, I can't
drag myself out of
bed
to take
a shower, and how the hell am I supposed to drag myself to the gym?
A friend of mine realised what was happening, and after one particular
outburst
of tears and misery
, he suggested I went to the university counselor. Talking
things through with someone who is completely
unbiased is a wonderful
experience. Even when you think you have nothing to talk about, they are
good at
getting you started. Unfortunately, there was a limited time frame, and I felt those
feelings creeping back. I finally went to my doctor, told them I had tried counselling,
and asked if medication was an option. He agreed. I know that anti-depressants
are a controversial topic, but they were truly life-changing. The first type did not
help. The second type was like opening a window. They did not make me happy.
What they did do, however, is give me the strength to start making myself happy.
I stopped crying for no reason. I was able to sleep soundly. The thoughts
screaming around my head ground to a halt so I could focus, and I started enjoying
things again. I
still have bad days, but they are days - not weeks, or months.
In short, seek professional help. Friends and family are wonderful, but they can be
biased and I can feel guilty for 'troubling' them with my feelings.
Professionals are
just that. I was proud of myself for taking that first step to find support.
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