Few people have anything resembling a plan.
Just don't ask randos on the internet. You'll hear this often, because there's truth to it: Seek therapy. It's not a sign of weakness.
And if the therapist doesn't "click" with you, see a different one.
Just don't ask randos on the internet. You'll hear this often, because there's truth to it: Seek therapy. It's not a sign of weakness.
And if the therapist doesn't "click" with you, see a different one.
Already on drugs, but taking them makes me feel more shit, because then i have a thought that i'm a broken person and can't live a normal live without depending on meds
Is a type 1 diabetic simply outsourcing their disease to injectable insulin "instead of going thorough this and fixing [their] life"?
Depression doesn't work like that.
You asked for advice because what you were thinking/trying isn't working. Don't be surprised if some of the suggestions are going to be things you haven't tried yet.
It’s important to note that while you might be taking meds, but you might not be taking the right meds, in the right amount.
It took me a while to find the right combination for me. This is very, very common. Everyone is different. People react differently to different antidepressants. Finding the right med(s) is a process. It sucks but it’s worth it. You are worth it.
and you are right to think what you do about taking drugs.
i know, i use to be on drugs. they didnt help me. what helped me was helping other people, for no personal gain.
get some hobbies that produce something useful and people will suddenly start needing your help. build some stuff out in the garage. its very rewarding. i like woodworking, but lots of things will do. something not on the computer.
Meds don't work for everyone. Just because they didn't work for you doesn't mean they don't work for others. It's up to the doctor and his/her patient to determine the best course of treatment.
Intentionally stigmitizing medication is not only contributing to the problem... it can be downright dangerous. Any mental health professional will tell you that.
Your anti-medication rhetoric throughout this thread is not useful. Please reconsider your approach.
Therapy is not going to magically inject meaning in your life. Let's stop with the fake solutions.
Stigmatizing therapy is not only counter productive, it can be downright dangerous.
If you’re genuinely trying to help, please reconsider your approach.
You mean as making you addicted to taking anti-depressants all your life? Great solution.
> depression
So you also magically deduced that the author of that post had depression out of nowhere?
OP stated it no less than four times already. Quotes:
1) I feel ashamed of being that guy who is always depressed 2) The saddest thing is that nobody seems to understand having depression is not my choice 3) I don't want to be depressed no more than anyone else 4) I don't want to be that person of which everyone thinks as depressed, it hurts
He also mentioned being on anti-depressants. Presumably those were prescribed by a doctor.
Your conversational style in this thread feels driven more by anger than a desire to help or learn.... so I'm going to bow out of conversing with you. Best of luck.