Is depression a…….?
Is it a physical/neurological condition or is it a mental/emotional/personality disorder?
I’ve been struggling with depression and anxiety for a fairly long time. I’ve been to therapy, am on meds, exercise regularly, have a few hobbies basically doing everything the experts and internet suggest.
Despite all of this effort I still struggle. I have no reason to be depressed, my life seems to be going fairly well.
I’m tired of going in and out of this state all the time. One week I’m on top of the world and the next I feel like I don’t have my sh*t together.
Any ideas what is going on with me?
@1in8billion Hey there! I'm not sure about the answer to your question - depression is a mood disorder is what I hear. But I'm here to let you know that you don't need a reason to feel depressed. I know that people make it seem like you do, but you don't. The way you're feeling is valid, even if your life seems to be going alright. You're not alone. ❤
In common conception (*normal* people's conception of depression, like feeling sad, frustrated or grieving) , one needs a reason to be depressed. But this is not true. This is a misbalance (cause by chemical reactions in the brain, or be psychological reasons, depending of the school of thought utilized). Acnologize it, don't listen to the common conception (people who consider themselves *normal* usually have a fear of acologizing it), and seek help if necessary.
Hi @1in8Billion. Let me share more story and a couple of books that I thought were helpful. I have been dealing with depression for over 20 years. My last battle was about 6 months ago and it hit me pretty hard so I decided to see a psychologist for the first time in about 7 years. It helped me a lot. He discussed how anxiety and depression actually work and he also suggested for me to read 2 books. The 10 Best Ever Anxiety Management Techniques and Feeling Good. They discuss not only coping skills but talk about how the brain works in regards to anxiety and depression. I really liked the books and I am still reading them. I am not a huge fitness guy but for the last 5 months or so I take a walk in my hilly neighborhood and I also jog a little bit to get my heart rate up. This helps me tremendously. I usually do it on my lunch break because I work close to home. I am also on an anti depressant which is 20 mg of Lexapro and when I go through my anxiety/depression episodes I will take Klonopin. There is hope and you will be ok. Trust me.
Thanks for sharing…. I’ll take a look at the books you suggested, however I have ADHD on top of all this and the concept of reading a book is daunting to me. I can never seem to focus long enough to read a chapter yet alone a whole book. I feel like I’m in a perpetual catch 22 - just need to find effective ways to break out of it.
i get the whole reading thing with the mind wandering, can retain much and have to read it over and over. Take your time and get what you can out of it. You got this
@1in8billion it's a mental health illness also a disability
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It could be a combination of factors. Depression and anxiety can have both biological and psychological components, and sometimes they can be related to life events or circumstances, even when things seem to be going well on the surface. Sometimes, there might be underlying issues or triggers that aren't immediately obvious
