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13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 121

Hi Eva_Michelle,

I will be starting school this fall too, and I think it really helps with my depression. Getting around actual people seems to be very therapeutic for me. Having assignments to do helps me work toward a goal and gets my mind off of the depression. I have been out of school for a while now (about 9 months), and I noticed the depression getting worse during this time. I think part of it is loneliness and nothing meaningful to work towards (housekeeping doesn't count!).

13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2

Isolation does play a part in my depression. It's kind of a vicious cycle because once you're isolated it's hard to get out there. Once my in person classes start in September I'll be kind of forced into society again. Maybe it will help and maybe it will induce panic, we'll see soon.

13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2606

Hi lepetitchatchinois,

I highly recommend starting to work through the online depression program. Start by reading through Session 1: Understanding Depression. It will teach you the underlying causes of depression and also how the program works. From there you can work through the sessions that seem applicable to your unique situation. There are sessions on challenging negative thoughts, core beliefs..etc

Have you had the chance to take a look at the program yet? There is also homework and worksheets that you can work on. Take your time to work on this, set aside a few minutes here and there.

Remember, you are not alone. We are here supporting and encouraging you.

Samantha, Health Educator

13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 4

Hi everyone,

I am new here. It is interesting. I am going to give this a try and see if this works. I did attend CBT clinic 2 years ago. I feel like failure because I am back to where I began. Anyways, here goes nothing.

13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 121

Hi Eva_Michell,

Welcome!

Yes, isolation is a huge contributor to depression. I see you have social phobia, but if you can break through that at all, and find at least one other person to confide and befriend, it may help immensely.

Also, I am pretty isolated myself (and yes, it has really made me feel depressed), but I find that this forum helps to fight that. Over time, posting and reading forum responses help combat that depressive isolated feeling. I still think we need "real life, in person" friends (I am still working on that too), but for now, the forum helps fill a niche.

Welcome again and I hope you get a lot out of the program!

13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 217

Hello Eva,

Welcome to the Depression Center and thank you for introducing yourself. The program here is a really great tool, be sure to work through it. It has helped me tremendously....

We are here for you, post often, check in.

Strength

13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 11218

Hi Eva_Michelle,

Welcome to the group. I am glad you found us, you are not in this alone. It sounds like you are going through a difficult time right now; I can really hear the pain in what you write.

Working on the program can certainly help you, as well as the other things you are doing. Just know that this will pass. It seems clear that being isolated is a major contributer to this depression. What do you think about this? Take a look at Session 2 on Goals and activities. This session will help you set and understand the importance of goals. I think setting a few goals around expanding your social network would be great first goals. I know it will be hard at first and seem almost impossible to go out and meet people now but I know you can fight through this.

If you have any questions, need to vent or simply want to talk please stop by and post. I am looking forward to reading more from you.

Ashley, Health Educator

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13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 17

Hi Eva

Welcome to the forum.

You are experiencing a lot of the symptons similar to me. It is a disease of 'loss', whether that be loss of enthusiasm, joy, concentration,drive,energy, whatever.

By taking the meds and being here you are already taking steps on the road to recovery.

Take care of yourself.

Cyclerider

13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2

Hello, I just wanted to introduce myself. I'm 30 and live in Texas with my husband and two dogs. After getting married last December I resigned from my job and moved 4 hours away from my church and friends. I had only lived there for 2 years and it had taken awhile to build a life for myself...everything was kind of coming together. After moving here I became more isolated as this is a very small town. When I was very young I went through sexual, physical, and emotional abuse. My therapist says that my move triggered my depression. I think I cried for two weeks straight. Then I just didn't care anymore. My husband didn't understand at first but is doing much better now and is trying to educate himself about depression. I have no ambition to do anything at all. I rarely even go outside. I just finished a semester at of on-line classes and didn't score nearly as high as I normally do. I have trouble concentrating and feel overwhelmed whenever I have to do anything or if my husband asks me to take care of something. I miss looking forward to tomorrow. I used to have so much energy and love to go outside and take photographs and go hiking. Now, even talking about it doesn't make me smile, if anything it just depresses me more because I don't want to do those things anymore. Some days are better than others but most days are pretty rough. I have a lot of anger and get aggravated very easily. I'm trying a few different things to try to work through my depression. I'm going to therapy, I'm on zoloft right now, I signed up to do the program here, and I'm also working through a freedom from depression workbook. I also experience severe panic attacks, anxiety, and social phobia.

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