I have two things going on and that is depression and anxiety..I have been using CBT to deal with my issues for a long while but lately I find that is not helping as much..I am a very spiritual person so I think maybe I need to go more in that direction with the pain and torment I am feeling..I know it has helped me in the past when nothing else has..Having faith is a very important part of who I am. That trust and faith in something larger than myself has never let me down...This is what has gotten me through my darkest hours....
I just replied to one of your other posts. Thanks for sharing here. I think it is so important for other members or soon to members see members like you posting in discussions like this. It's important because it is inspiring. You are working hard and making great progress. You show that others can take control of their depression.
Did you know: Depression is a serious medical illness; it’s not something that you have made up in your head (contrary to what many people think!). It’s more than just feeling "down in the dumps" or "blue" for a few days. It’s feeling "down" and "low" and "hopeless" for weeks at a time.
There are several different kinds of depression. The most common types are:
• Major Depressive Disorder: a combination of symptoms that interfere with a person's ability to work, sleep, study, eat, and enjoy once–pleasurable activities • Dysthymic Disorder: long–term (two years or longer) but less severe symptoms that may not disable a person but can prevent one from functioning normally or feeling well • Psychotic depression: occurs when a severe depressive illness is accompanied by some form of psychosis, such as a break with reality, hallucinations, and delusions • Postpartum depression: diagnosed if a new mother develops a major depressive episode within one month after delivery • Seasonal affective disorder (SAD): characterized by the onset of a depressive illness during the winter months, when there is less natural sunlight • Bipolar Disorder: cycling mood changes-from extreme highs (e.g., mania) to extreme lows (e.g., depression)
Members, please share with us a little bit about your depression and what you have done to cope with it.
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