Making progress

[ladyinred]

Last week I was severely depressed and did not want to do anything,my friend took me out to eat and to the mall but I expressed no interest in doing so,I don't know how long I have felt that way but too long. This week I felt alot better and actually invited her out to eat and we went shopping and even thought about going to the movies. I was actually smiling for a change what a relief. It's a far cry from just not wanting to do anything. When you have been in a depression as long as I have , it's like for once feeling like you have something to live for.So I am happy about my progress, I hope I can keep up with it.

[Zerbie]

Hi Lady,

I am glad to hear you are feeling better now. I expect it will go up and down as you ride the waves. When you're at the low points, always remember that more happy times will be there in the future. You will get through it, and find yourself enjoying simple things again. Like the shopping trips and dinner with friends. Small things are really so big. And so important.

You are doing just great. You have an eye that looks right to the core of what really matters.
:love:

[pnggrad79]

Lady,
Is your depression as result of an event or is it a chemical imbalance thing? Being depressed no matter what the cause or reason is not fun and can be debilitating unless treated. Are you being treated for it? If not, I urge you to seek professional attention. It may help you overcome something you can't do by yourself. At any rate, I hope your progress continues and that you are finally at peace. :)

[dsdrane]

Excellent news...thanks for letting us know!

:love:

[ladyinred]

I do see a doctor and psychologist and am on medications.

[ladyinred]

But thank you all for your wonderful support. my depression stems from childood but was never consitently treated until I was about 40 on an ongoing basis. I was diagnosed as biploar in my thirties and had pretty erratic behavior in my childhood again no treatment, perhaps there weren't the clinics and medication or my parents were embarrassed about ne having a mental condition, who knows? But if someone notices a child exhibits depression other symtoms it is important to get them help THEN. They have alot better chance with medicine and counseling as well. Children who tend to isolate and withdraw, or are basically loners are probably good candidates

[Zerbie]

But thank you all for your wonderful support. my depression stems from childood but was never consitently treated until I was about 40 on an ongoing basis. I was diagnosed as biploar in my thirties and had pretty erratic behavior in my childhood again no treatment, perhaps there weren't the clinics and medication or my parents were embarrassed about ne having a mental condition, who knows? But if someone notices a child exhibits depression other symtoms it is important to get them help THEN. They have alot better chance with medicine and counseling as well. Children who tend to isolate and withdraw, or are basically loners are probably good candidates

Exactly correct. Childhood abuse. trauma,depression etc were not acknowledged until recently. It's important to take care of the problem right away, leaving it for years untreated makes it so much more difficult.