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writes:Ugh. I think I might be seriously depressed. I had a really bad childhood. I got raped. I just recently got an abortion. I just feel really bad about everything about me, I don't like who I am and I'm just really sad all the time. I feel unappreciated, unloved and not good enough for anything. I'm rarely ever happy. I just wanted to know if you all think I'm depressed and I should get some help, or am I just getting over past experiences?
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reader, anonymous, writes (14 April 2009): I would get some help by psychotherapy and medication. Im not a dr but I battled depression and I lost 20lbs and my hair fell out. Also I learned to appreciate myself and do what I like. You should try motivating yourself and do things that please you. Never let your past hold you back or you can never get forward. I know the reoccuring thoughts don't help but if you need to cry it out by all means do so. When you notice a depressed state of bad thoughts and memories say "stop" a few times and do something fun. Relaxation never helps cause depresses people are relaxed.
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reader, anonymous, writes (14 April 2009): It could be both. Look into getting some herbs that boost your mood. Ask an herbalist what he or she would recommend. If these do nothing for you, maybe go speak with someone. Also take a multi-vitamin everyday. When I was on Lexapro, I eventually developed a totally different attitude while I was on it. It helped. And I know you probably tire of hearing this, but get some exercise. It really truly does help.
I've had a painful past as well. It also helps to have a friend to talk to about these experiences, because you are not always going to agree with everything that your therapist says about the event.
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reader, anonymous, writes (14 April 2009): Depression is an emotion I know well... I've seen doctors, psychologists... really, none of it had an effect. Life soon falls into the same miserable pattern doesn't it? Break that pattern, change the way your life is and move ahead of your problems and build a new lifestyle.My childhood was pretty miserable too, regularly abused and molested by my father. Disgusting isn't it, how men do these things so easily and it means nothing to them but ruins our lives? Even though he's long gone from my life, I won't forget him but I also don't hate him anymore. Life goes on so its up to those living it to make it right. Don't give up on it all yet, change the way life is.Do something spontaneous maybe? Move to a new country, get a new job, travel, anything you've never done before. Change your life.
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reader, anonymous, writes (14 April 2009): You should definitely seek help for your depression. Somethings we just can't get over on our own...we need help and guidence, as well as in some cases medication. Crisis can be life altering. Untreated, they can be deadly!
You have been through terrible experiences. Of course you are depressed! Please find a good therapist to help you through this!
I was rapped when I was 15. I tried to deal with it on my own...just hoped the memory would go away...and it did. Until 18 months ago! All these years, I had never thought about it, but all these years it was there...causing me to make poor choices, bad decisions, and destructive lifestyles! Now I wonder...had I done something about it then...would my life been different? Please deal with the crisis of your past. Don't make the same mistakes I did!
If you would like to talk privately...send me a private email!
Hugs
Britt
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