Depression?

[tastyacres]

I struggled for years before I finally reached pout for help.... Thru parents and family I have made it far but it often still comes at me!

It got so bad that I would have thoughts about killing myself... My dog was my rescuer during those times... I couldn't bear to leave him here and that brought me back to sanity!

Just six weeks ago I found a retired doctor who is now a chiropractor but has been able to help me very much....

It turns out part of the reason I had it so sudden was because when I 8 my head got stuck in a kitchenaid along with my curly thick black hair! Witch he has confirmed when it happened my scalp was torn in areas from my head.... For years I had learned to live with pain from headaches for year.... Trying different medication didn't work for me so pain was my consent companion and even tho oi didn't think of it back then thinking of out now pain is hard on a person!

Since medication didn't work I have switched my diet, been doing Eoils, lots of fresh air, etc. And i have noticed lots of changes!

Also always keeping my self busy works well to, drawing, training my dog, gardening, spending time with my animals, etc.

Dogs are always a great company to have around!

I still remember one night it was pitch black in my room and I kept seeing things coming into my room and right has I started having bad thoughts Boaz came in and laid on top of my face so I couldn't see anything but him, and I calmed right down! But he instantly knew what I needed!

 

[Alibreit]

I was officially diagnosed in 2002, but I am pretty sure I have had depression since the early 90's.
I have been on several different medications, but right now I am trying to take more positive natural route. All the meds I have been on just turn me into a zombie.

 

[Junochick]

I was officially diagnosed in 2002, but I am pretty sure I have had depression since the early 90's.
I have been on several different medications, but right now I am trying to take more positive natural route. All the meds I have been on just turn me into a zombie.

There is another thread under depression. Started by flock master. A bunch of people care on this site. Try to eat healthier, drink water and get sunshine it helps

 

[Alibreit]

Thank you. I do decent most days, but there are definitely the good and bad days.

 

[drumstick diva]

I've been depressed most of my life but, didn't start treatment till I was 34( I'm almost 70). I don't think the meds would have been available way back when I was young. Also probably wouldn't have been prescribed for youngsters.

I've been on many meds that didn't work and some that just left with with a flat feeling.
I've been through most of the SSRI's - only one worked. I still get down & feel useless often but, not to the point where I stay like that for days at a time. With the state of the world in chaos, I guess it's natural to feel a lot of anxiety.

 

[perchie.girl]

this med I am on now starts with a v.... its an ssri. No zombieness... and its allowing me to sleep better.

I was self medicating as many of us do with Alcohol. which as we all know just makes things worse. While I am aware of the triggers now I am having an easier time of just letting them slip away. This is BIG...

Changing diet for me works as well.... Unfortunately easier said than done. You can live without Alcohol but you cant live without food. Low carb works best for me. Meaning No processed sugars and and certain starches. some one called it Slow Carb... Fruits and veggies are good...

Going back to bed now my leg cramp is over.

deb

 

[rIrs roost]

this med I am on now starts with a v.... its an ssri. No zombieness... and its allowing me to sleep better.

I was self medicating as many of us do with Alcohol. which as we all know just makes things worse. While I am aware of the triggers now I am having an easier time of just letting them slip away. This is BIG...

Changing diet for me works as well.... Unfortunately easier said than done. You can live without Alcohol but you cant live without food. Low carb works best for me. Meaning No processed sugars and and certain starches. some one called it Slow Carb... Fruits and veggies are good...

Going back to bed now my leg cramp is over.

deb

Oh yes. Alcohol was with me my whole life until 2008. I prayed for years to quit. Thank God He finally opened my eyes enough to see that it was keeping me down worse. I can honestly say that I don't miss that one bit. I still have bad thoughts but I'm very surprised that I didn't ends things while I was drinking. So if there's anyone reading this that's turned to alcohol or drugs, I want you to know that things are better without them. I never turned to drugs but I know people that have and since they've quit, They've told me that it was worse when they we're on them.

 

[tigger19687]

Daughter is Depressed Hard to be a teenager with that and social anxiety.
Meds have too many side effects so we are looking into Supplements again. Professional basically said, yeah that can take 4 months, come back when you want to be on meds.

Redirection, drawing, games and busy work are so far helping.

Anyone else doing Herbals/ Supplements ?

 

[tastyacres]

Daughter is Depressed Hard to be a teenager with that and social anxiety.
Meds have too many side effects so we are looking into Supplements again. Professional basically said, yeah that can take 4 months, come back when you want to be on meds.

Redirection, drawing, games and busy work are so far helping.

Anyone else doing Herbals/ Supplements ?

My Doctor just suggested I do essential oils, I will get the articles I have read on it!

I also found ginger tea helps me a lot, helps calm me down.

I switched my diet to keto and love it!

 

[CapricornFarm]

I have had depression and anxiety since the 80s. I have tried many medications and the one i have been on works the best for me. The insurance company wants me to take cheaper pills that you take three times a day. I would never remember to do that. But so they can save money, i am supposed to suffer. I get really weird dreams if i miss one dose. I have been through so much the last few years: Moved back to FL, Dad died, taking care of Aunt and Mom with Alzheimer's, Aunt Died, i was just ready to die myself. Just sat on my rocking chair and watched TV, and slept a lot. Ate a lot. But i talked my husband into moving back to the country so now i can get myself out of my chair to work outside. It really makes me feel more calm living in the woods. The quiet, the calm and nature. I am sleeping less, lost a few pounds. Two days ago i fell off the porch, yesterday i wrecked my truck and today i fell down. But i get back up and carry on. Hope you all have a good day.