Depression Support Group

I registered on the site a month or so back but really did not have time to participate in any discussions.

So I have been suffering from depression for a very long time but only came to the realization of it during doctors office visit in 2010. I started taking medicine for the condition and every day is a constant battle. Additionally, stresses in my life and to the problem.

I tried one support group and the people in that group were not really very kind. I've been on different medications and some help, some don't, and after a while the sort of fizzle out. I'm currently taking Wellbutrin XL and Remeron (the generic versions). These used to work but with the additional stress and anxiety it does not help. I have an appointment on January 24. Hopefully the physician that I will see will be a will prescribe something better suited for my anxiety, depression and stress.

I wake up tired again but now I also have pain which I did not used to have and feel that this is brought on by the new situation that I am having to deal with. They say that a support system can help but because of the situation support is very limited.

So hopefully there others in similar situations such as mine who were going through the same things that I am. It would actually be better to talk to people that know where I'm coming from because when you try to explain it to people that have not been through it or dealt with it they just do not understand.

I'm sorry you are dealing with depression and pain. Each tends to make the other worse.

Hopefully, once you see doc and start new meds all will calm down.

May I ask where is pain coming from? Do you have anything to help control it?

It is good to find a support group that understands what you are dealing with. I don't think people are trying to be mean when they don't understand depression/pain, just they truly can't comprehend the extent felt by ones suffering from it.

Heck, I didn't understand before I became chronic. Before, depression would go away in a short time and pain...was rare. So, no, I had no idea how bad it could be.

Wishing you much luck dear. Please keep us informed on how you are.

Hugs

No, I really do not know if it's associated with the depression or with something else. Your physician can only go by what you tell them. Some days there is none and some days I hurt all over. I will bring this all up at my appointment which should be soon. Hopefully the physician that I speak to you can help me find a group in the area. I should also point out though that I suffer from social anxiety and it is very difficult for me to be around people that I do not know. I have trouble going into restaurants just to pick up food because of the fact of all the strangers there. I am unable to go to the movies myself or eat out in public. I get very anxious, I start sweating a lot, and I get nervous. It did not always used to be this bad but it has gotten worse over time.