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    So I went to my psychiatrist today. Long story short she started me on an antidepressant and therapy every week. Anyway I was wondering for all you ladies who have gone through this or are currently going through it how do you get people to see that it's not something you can turn on and off??? My mom keeps telling me," Ashlyn get over it, everyone has bad days." I don't think she realizes if I could "get over it" I would have gotten over it years ago. When I was 16 I went to a psychologist I never knew he diagnosed me with major depression until today when my new doctor was going through my file. She knew all this time and she didn't try to get me any help? I've been going through his for years and I didn't have to? And then she has the nerve to tell me GET OVER IT?? can u imagine crying most of the time and if your not crying then u have this deep sadness and nothing helps. You try to put a front on and keep a smile on because your scared people will judge u if they knew the truth and would think you were crazy. I'm finally getting help because it's unbearable now. But to have someone tell me get over when they never were there for me emotionally is a slap in the face. Ugh idk sorry for the vent.

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    i've had the chronic d with major episodes and it totally messes up your perspective, you just focus on the bad and block the good. it's definitely the worst. people used to call me daria! anyways, all i can recommend is to just stay on the meds!! if the antidepressant that she's put you on works- you'll figure that out in maybe a week or two- stay on them!
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    Some people are just ignorant to the fact that mental illness is just as real as physical illness, its not the same as just having a bad day but some will never understand that. Ask her if she would tell someone with cancer or aids to just get over it. Hope you start feeling better soon though :-)

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    A lot of people have a hard time connecting a mental problem with a physical cause - I was one of them, and I have chronic depression. But you're right, who would willingly sit around in a state of debilitating sadness if they had the power to "snap out of it"? I started anti-d's five years ago and it significantly changed my life. That's when I realized that there must really be an imbalance in my brain, and that depression wasn't just a hurdle I could will myself to jump over if I were tough enough. The fact is, depression is a chemical imbalance - it's actually pretty simple. A depressed person's brain doesn't produce enough serotonin or dopamine. Have you tried to explain it to your mom this way - very medically and scientific?

    I'm sorry you're going through this, and I hope the drugs work for you. Sometimes you have to try a couple of different ones to find what works best for you, but once you do, you will feel wayyyyyyyyyy better. Hugs.

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    Depression affects many many people . Can well understand the effect of saying " Get over it " , it is a medical condition , in Moms defence however remember she is probably just repeating what was said in her time and she does actually understand the problem .

    As medication has now been perscribed , I would stick with what has been reccomended , but monitor yourself carefully , you will be attending weekly visits so thats excellent ...Just remember , you have done all you can and have obtained the best advice .

    Please take care ..and go safely .
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    My mom is like this. A couple years ago, I was also going to a psychiatrist and on anti-depressants. I had only been on them a couple months and was thinking about telling my parents because I didn't have the money to keep it up on my own. But almost as soon as this thought hit me, my mom called with stories about my uncle, who tried (but failed, thank god) to kill himself and my cousin who was saying she was depressed. She basically ranted on and on about "How can people get like that? How can you have such a gloomy outlook on life?" Gave the whole "there are people worse off than us" spiel, and said they "needed to get over it." So, of course I couldn't tell her And, in the meantime, only one of my roommates knew and he was pretty much the same way - he even used it against me one night during a stupid fight and told me that if I really wanted to kill myself, to just go fucking do it...

    Shortly after, I went off the anti-depressants and stopped therapy. I just couldn't pay for it on my own anymore. A few months later, I was almost back to normal. I've had "episodes" of major depression like that on and off throughout the years. I can't imagine going through it all the time I think it's best to just not really talk to your parents about it if they don't understand, and find a few good friends to tell about it to support you. Trying to change the opinions of someone with a small mind will probably fail and make you even more depressed. Best to avoid that sort of situation until you've been on the meds awhile longer and feel stronger.

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    I been going thru my own depression for 6 months now. It sucks ass and only today for some reason did I start to feel different kinda like the old me. Why? No idea life's path is still going to shit but, I think I see a lite at the end of the tunnel now. Weird cause I didn't turn the lite on and I love to be the one who sets his own destiny.
    With that said I do love life and all it's challenges I think I need more sun is all.




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    Yep, stay on the meds, most people won't understand. Who cares if they understand, really. People often can't see the effects of depression. I have bi-polar, and I just see my physician once a year for prescriptions and treatment plans, it's pretty much autopilot for me now. Hopefully it will go that way for you. Good luck.

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    I had post natal depression and I don't think it ever went away (my oldest is 18!). I battled it on and off until last year I finally caved in and saw the doctor. before going on antidepressants I did everything possible to beat it. I mean everything. Diet, natural remedies, meditation, joining religious groups, even therapy, everything!
    The worst problem was for me that when I was depressed I was incapable of helping myself, i'd be crying, or sleeping or semi comatose. Of course when I was good i thought I was OK now and didn't need help.
    The antidepressants took a good 6 months to kick in to where I felt like a normal person. Now i feel great and just accept that I need the medication to function properly just like anyone with any other condition (like diabetes, heart problems etc etc) needs regular medication.
    Try explaining it in medical terms and if that doesn't help you'll just have to accept that they are ignorant and just keep it to yourself.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Kelly_Lover View Post
    I been going thru my own depression for 6 months now. It sucks ass and only today for some reason did I start to feel different kinda like the old me. Why? No idea life's path is still going to shit but, I think I see a lite at the end of the tunnel now. Weird cause I didn't turn the lite on and I love to be the one who sets his own destiny.
    With that said I do love life and all it's challenges I think I need more sun is all.




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    We are all familiar with chemical addictions to intoxicating substances such as alcohol or cocaine. Sex, work and internet use are also frequently mentioned as aspects of life that can be used addictively. The least recognized addiction in our society, however, may be the addiction to drama which manifests in so many relationships. While drama is a legitimate category of cinema and theater, as an addictive process in relationships it refers to an ongoing dysfunctional need to continually recreate unsafe and unhealthy emotional intensity in one's relationships.

    What is the attraction to drama? The drama addict is hooked on the adrenaline rush of relationships and people that appear wildly exciting in their intensity. But don't confuse these ''exciting'' qualities with love: lots of intense conflict, punctuated with yelling, screaming, throwing things, as well as verbal and physical abuse; frequent dramatic breakups and passionate makeups; ongoing lying and cheating; withholding of truth; betrayal of trust; emotional and/or physical affairs; spying on each other; poor or non-existent boundaries; and racing from the height of ecstasy to the pit of despair in an out-of-control emotional roller coaster.
    I'm not sure how this is supposed to help the OP....

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    Quote Originally Posted by Kelly_Lover View Post
    I been going thru my own depression for 6 months now. It sucks ass and only today for some reason did I start to feel different kinda like the old me. Why? No idea life's path is still going to shit but, I think I see a lite at the end of the tunnel now. Weird cause I didn't turn the lite on and I love to be the one who sets his own destiny.
    With that said I do love life and all it's challenges I think I need more sun is all.




    This may help you?

    http://www.relationship-institute.co...article_ID=163

    We are all familiar with chemical addictions to intoxicating substances such as alcohol or cocaine. Sex, work and internet use are also frequently mentioned as aspects of life that can be used addictively. The least recognized addiction in our society, however, may be the addiction to drama which manifests in so many relationships. While drama is a legitimate category of cinema and theater, as an addictive process in relationships it refers to an ongoing dysfunctional need to continually recreate unsafe and unhealthy emotional intensity in one's relationships.

    What is the attraction to drama? The drama addict is hooked on the adrenaline rush of relationships and people that appear wildly exciting in their intensity. But don't confuse these ''exciting'' qualities with love: lots of intense conflict, punctuated with yelling, screaming, throwing things, as well as verbal and physical abuse; frequent dramatic breakups and passionate makeups; ongoing lying and cheating; withholding of truth; betrayal of trust; emotional and/or physical affairs; spying on each other; poor or non-existent boundaries; and racing from the height of ecstasy to the pit of despair in an out-of-control emotional roller coaster.
    She has clinical depression not love addiction or sex addiction.
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    the family either accepts it from the start or they don't my mom doesn't and she is an ER nurse.
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    Quote Originally Posted by RaRa View Post
    I had post natal depression and I don't think it ever went away (my oldest is 18!). I battled it on and off until last year I finally caved in and saw the doctor. before going on antidepressants I did everything possible to beat it. I mean everything. Diet, natural remedies, meditation, joining religious groups, even therapy, everything!
    The worst problem was for me that when I was depressed I was incapable of helping myself, i'd be crying, or sleeping or semi comatose. Of course when I was good i thought I was OK now and didn't need help.
    The antidepressants took a good 6 months to kick in to where I felt like a normal person. Now i feel great and just accept that I need the medication to function properly just like anyone with any other condition (like diabetes, heart problems etc etc) needs regular medication.
    Try explaining it in medical terms and if that doesn't help you'll just have to accept that they are ignorant and just keep it to yourself.

    I think at the same time its vitally important to remember you are on perscription medicine ... I can understand its better that the alternative , but ANY perscription medicine should be approached with EXTREME caution , no matter who tells you that you need it .

    The attempted cure CAN be worse than the medical problem ....

    Particularly in an area where over perscription and over servicing is Rife , due to the system . Just be careful is ALL Im saying .
    Enjoy ... and Progress , Its all in the name of personal enjoyment

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    Quote Originally Posted by Davey17 View Post
    I think at the same time its vitally important to remember you are on perscription medicine ... I can understand its better that the alternative , but ANY perscription medicine should be approached with EXTREME caution , no matter who tells you that you need it .

    The attempted cure CAN be worse than the medical problem ....

    Particularly in an area where over perscription and over servicing is Rife , due to the system . Just be careful is ALL Im saying .
    Okay - does this really need to be stated?

    If the OP had posted that she was an insulin dependent diabetic (who would indeed die without insulin injections), would you feel the need to tell her there are risks with taking insulin? Surely she'd already know this, but given the alternative (DEATH), is it really necessary to say this: "OP, just be careful with those life-saving injections...there can be side effects..."

    I feel like this just perpetuates the misconception that mental illnesses are not physiologically rooted, you know? She's already dealing with enough of that with her own mom.

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    Lol! I love Davey17's ignorant response. I think 18 years of trying all the non-medical alternatives is being cautious to stupidity. If i didn't have kids that I was responsible for I would have done myself in a 100 times. They would have been the ones to find my body. Nearly every time I drove I was eyeing off trees to slam into, I'd have an impulse to climb over bridges or balconies (I have avoided high places because of this). I had to hide knives and scissors from myself. I wish I had been smarter sooner and saw the doctor earlier in the piece.
    People who haven't suffered from clinical depression have absolutely no idea and should shut the fuck up. People who have, already wasted too much time agonizing and avoiding the problem, thinking it's just a phase that will go away.

    I consider myself extremely lucky just to be still alive.
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    Thank You everyone!!! I just have a question. How did you ladies continue concentrating on life? I feel as though I can't concentrate on ANYTHING!!! I'm falling behind in school and my mind feels like it is literally incapable of functioning right.

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    I have been dealing w depression all my life. As for ur min not conentrating right it would be the drugs ur on. They had me on all types of stuff and for me personally the drugs didnt help. They made me into a zombie who couldnt focus. When they had me on 4 diff things at once i felt like i was floating on a cloud while ready to rip someones head off at the same time. SO I got off all of them.

    Your mom is no help bc she cant relate nor understand. Its hard to explain but some people are not empathetic, they just cant comprehend a problem. And then there are some parents who live n a version of denial and dont want to accept that their child has a mental disorder--which does more damage than good.

    I feel as u may need to talk to/meet others who battle depression like u. You need someone who doesnt make u feel like theres something wrong w having the illness.

    As for the school just try to get through the semester as best as u can. Regroup if ur able to and pull urself together. It isnt always easy to do..It isnt...but once u try to make it through this semester maybe u could take time off to regroup more if u feel u need it.

    U need to put you first right now. I hated the psych drugs that were prescribed I did better without them but some people seriously need them to feel better. If u have any questions feel free to pm me. Ive been through ALOT w depression.

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    Quote Originally Posted by MarinaTurner89 View Post
    Thank You everyone!!! I just have a question. How did you ladies continue concentrating on life? I feel as though I can't concentrate on ANYTHING!!! I'm falling behind in school and my mind feels like it is literally incapable of functioning right.
    I don't have clinical depression, I have bipolar I with major depressive episodes though so I know how you feel. There were times when I was a teenager where it was so bad I wouldn't get out of my bed or eat for days. The best piece of advice I have to offer to you is to literally FORCE yourself to continue with life. Make a routine and stick to it. Without a solid routine I fall right back into it. If you have a SO or any good friends I would also advise you to tell them to MAKE you go out of the house and do something, anything, when you are so down. Exercise helps me a lot. It takes all of my will power to make myself do it sometimes, but afterwards I feel immensely better. I also have found that knitting has been extremely helpful. Because of these things I now am on one med instead of a cocktail of seven. If you ever need anyone to talk to you can feel free to message me. I have been figuring this out for a long long time, so anything I can do to make easier for other people. As far as your mom goes, it is just straight up ignorance. I don't mean that in a negative way towards your mom. A great deal of society is quite ignorant in regards to mental illness. She just doesn't get that it is brain chemistry, and not just sadness that you can pull yourself up by your bootstraps and get over. Best wishes!

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    Quote Originally Posted by tampadancer View Post
    Okay - does this really need to be stated?

    If the OP had posted that she was an insulin dependent diabetic (who would indeed die without insulin injections), would you feel the need to tell her there are risks with taking insulin? Surely she'd already know this, but given the alternative (DEATH), is it really necessary to say this: "OP, just be careful with those life-saving injections...there can be side effects..."

    I feel like this just perpetuates the misconception that mental illnesses are not physiologically rooted, you know? She's already dealing with enough of that with her own mom.
    Tampa ... I believe it does need to be Stated , the two illness's mentioned are different things , Its going to be pretty much impossible for the insulin dependent diabetic to get off insulin ..... If it were possible , then YES certainly they should .

    With Script mecidines , the goal MUST be that there is a start and an end date and contant monitoring of the condition , if AT ALL possible the script must be cut .

    We have already heard on this very thread from individuals who have reduced their intake from 7 different drugs to 1 ..or none . If the individual were to " Completely give - up " never ever trying to get off the medication , the only winner is some major Drug company , and the ridiculous , over zealous , over perscribing USA medical system ..So its vitally important to make the point .

    I work closely with a number of Australian Doctors , and I was NOT reccomending that the poster involved dropped ALL medication , I was simply making the point that , perscription medicine scripts are EXTREMELY dangerous , and the long term goal must be to rid the body of medication ( It is possible for many ..maybe not for all , but never be resigned to the fact ) .

    I would make basically the same point with any illness ..Be aware of what you are taking and why , monitor your progress , with the long term goal being NO script medicine whatsoever . Anyone can get a Script , Its also important to remember this issue .

    In conclusion ...I think its a most important and valid point , going back to the days when " Housewives " were freely handed out ..Pick me ups , and sleeping pills on Script . I recently had to take a course of pills for an infection , The Script itself ....was very nearly worse than the problem .

    Never pin all your hopes on a profit margain driven Medical company , there is simply far too much $$$$$$ involved .
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    Quote Originally Posted by Davey17 View Post
    Tampa ... I believe it does need to be Stated , the two illness's mentioned are different things , Its going to be pretty much impossible for the insulin dependent diabetic to get off insulin .....
    How are the illnesses different? If one is a chemical imbalance in the brain and the other is a chemical imbalance in the pancreas, they are both physiological problems requiring medication to correct.

    I totally agree that many doctors are overzealous when prescribing drugs and I despise big pharma...but often, prescription drugs are necessary to live. People should do their own research on drugs, no doubt, before taking them...but at the same time, the average life expectancy has like, doubled, because of medical and pharmaceutical technologies.

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    I think the issue is many people (incorrectly) see the taking psych drugs as a SIGN OF WEAKNESS, due to weak mindedness or the inability to handle a bad day or two at the office, when in reality psych medicationss do a lot of good for people suffering from a lot of brain/depression issues. With brain imaging doctors are able to TARGET certain parts of the brain to develop psych drugs to get the correct brain chemistry balance in more and more patients. It's not like the 1960's when there were only lobotomies, shock therapy and/or insulin therapy available.
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    Quote Originally Posted by MarinaTurner89 View Post
    When I was 16 I went to a psychologist I never knew he diagnosed me with major depression until today when my new doctor was going through my file. She knew all this time and she didn't try to get me any help? I've been going through his for years and I didn't have to? And then she has the nerve to tell me GET OVER IT?? can u imagine crying most of the time and if your not crying then u have this deep sadness and nothing helps. You try to put a front on and keep a smile on because your scared people will judge u if they knew the truth and would think you were crazy. I'm finally getting help because it's unbearable now. But to have someone tell me get over when they never were there for me emotionally is a slap in the face. Ugh idk sorry for the vent.
    It's probably better not to have any kind of contact with her until you start to get better (you will). The last thing you need is someone telling you to get over it. Might as well tell a cancer patient to "get over it".

    My mom/family did the same to me too when I was 16. Major depression combined with crippling OCD "cured" with time at home away from the humiliation of getting help to a crazy high school dropout daughter. Afterwards I realized they didn't do that because of pure meanness as it felt back then, but because of being ignorant and narrow-minded. Forgiven but not forgotten. Anyway, I've been depressed again for about 18 months now. Not as bad as then, but thanks to that goes for being wiser from experience and not on the mercy of people like that anymore. Take all the help you can get and pour your soul to anyone who is willing to listen (like us here). It really helps, I can promise you that.

    Take a break from your studies or at least minimize the workload. Almost a year ago I had to cut down from four uni courses to just one which alone was enough to make me exhausted. You're not dumb, your brain just can't concentrate because it's tired and needs a rest. The first time I lost my ability to read books, even easy novels, for some time.

    For me art is a big helper. Listen to music that's soothing, watch Frank Capra movies, old comedies... If you have a black sense of humor read this interview.


    And remember, especially when you come across people like your mother, these wise words:

    “Some people never go crazy, What truly horrible lives they must live.” -Charles Bukowski
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    im going through the same thing and im actually going to the clinic tomorrow morning to see someone. Im scared shitless but i know its for the best. at 22years old ive been dealing with depression all my life.

    ive also been told ''get over it''
    'its not that bad''
    ''just be positive''

    after telling my mom i was suicidal '' you just want attention, if you really felt like that you would just do it''
    '' you know, youre not the only one who goes through bad times, stop saying you feel alone when youre not the only one who goes through things like that. get over it''

    some people will never understand.

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