Saturday I had a cold and felt miserable and wrote a journal entry for my care website. I really felt like death would be preferable to life. But when I get really depressed I lose all energy, resolve, will, focus, concentration . . . I could never kill myself because if I had what it took to make and carry out a plan, I... Read more
One of the reasons I lost my previous job was because I used most of my sick time. Because of my depression, I recently took a month off, and of course that used up all my sick time and vacation time. Now I have been having severe headaches. Besides the constant dull ache in my head, periodically it feels like a knife... Read more
When my depression is in full swing, sometimes I wonder, "If I had a fairy godmother who could magically give me what I would need to get better, what would it be?" It always includes some way that counseling and medication --and maybe even time off from work or a reduced work schedule-- could be paid for without my having to go... Read more
I feel better now than I have felt for at least 10 years, maybe 20 --maybe more, I don't remember! I've been dealing with depression off and on since childhood. I wasn't actually diagnosed until about 8 or 9 years ago. At that time I tried Serzone, which was horrible-- I was angry all the time and snapped at... Read more
I have struggled with depression since childhood, and recently the deaths of several friends and a divorce and my ex-husband's re-marriage and his refusal to consider our marriage ended have contributed to a major depression. I think my new medication is helping, and a leave of absence --while creating anxiety regarding finances-- is... Read more
By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on MyDepressionConnection.com is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2005-2009. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. All rights reserved.
 | We comply with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information: verify here. |
