Tackling Depression Head On
Depression is an illness and not one to be ashamed of; it is something that needs treating and help to overcome. It is not something that is just going to go away, you do have to take action. If you leave it untreated, it can get a lot worse. It is scary admitting that you need help but taking that first step is tackling this condition head on, it is not going to be a simple journey for many, it is a fight. Fighting for your life, it is not simple, there are difficult paths ahead but with the right support and guidance, it is possible to live with depression. You have to accept there’s going to be days when it is more difficult and to make the most of your time, being productive and doing the daily tasks that many people take for granted are not always easy but it is possible with the right care and treatment, giving you a better quality of life.
Tackling Depression Head On
It is important to tackle depression head on, it is an illness that likes to hide, it can even hide from the person suffering, they just don’t realise how low they are feeling. How often, when asked, do you tell people your fine, you put a smile on your face, when in truth you just want to curl up in a corner and cry. I am not saying you should tell everyone that you are feeling depressed, but those you do are the ones that should help and support you, go to your doctor and tell them how you are feeling.
Sometimes the symptoms and the feelings become overwhelming, you might not notice how low you are feeling, but when you do, seeking the right help is key to managing the depression and improving your quality of life.
Depression Is Difficult To Understand
Before I experienced depression first hand I didn’t know how difficult it would be to live with, I didn’t understand how difficult it can be to do some of the normal everyday tasks. How can you, when you haven’t experienced those feelings or witnessed a person who feels so low that getting washed is more than they can comprehend?
It is difficult to understand how controlling this condition actually is, it might not show physically on the outside but it can have an impact on how you live your life.
This is why it is so important to tackle depression, it is not something that you ignore, or dismiss. You should never be told to pull yourself together. It is not that easy, if it were I would not be still sitting here years after my first diagnosis still dealing with the effects of depression; not always on a daily basis but one that can pop up with no explanation or reasoning and take me back a step or two.
Being patient and understanding that depression is not going to stop me and fighting for the life that I want, is what gets me through. Yes I have to listen to my body and there are days where I struggle to get through my list of tasks, but I understand that while I am having a bad day today, tomorrow mightn’t be so bad and it is this positive thinking that gets me through.
Therefore, it is important that you tackle depression head on and take back control of your life. It isn’t easy but it is possible to live with depression.
I suffered from a depression before. I managed to get trough myself. I love reading about it to understand better why and how you can get it. Thank you for sharing. You should google the video I got a black dog called depression. Eye opener.
My husband and I have both been struggling with depression lately, though mostly circumstantial. We are SO excited for our first child to enter the world, but there has been so much work pressure for my husband being in ministry, that I feel so acutely, plus family stress. Some days it feels like I just exist. It doesn’t help that pregnancy wipes out so much of my energy. It is not who we want to be. We feel so isolated some days, but part of that is our own fault. I feel like over the past several months I have slowly pushed away people. We like to think that a change in circumstances would change things for us, but regardless, we are doing a lot of prayer and soul-searching.
I suffer with depression when my anxiety gets out of my control. Just last week I was in the doctor getting additional support and someone to talk with. It’s still often a taboo disease but one that affects so many people.
Thank you for taking the time to comment 🙂 it is a subject that should not be a taboo subject as it does affect so many people. If you ever need to talk I will always listen 🙂
It is not easy dealing with depression it is good to talk 🙂 if you ever want to talk I will always listen 🙂
Thank you Melissa for taking the time to share your thoughts I will certainly check out the video thanks for the recommendation 🙂
Hi there, I have been clinically depressed for maaaaaany years and when I get myself organized, I am proud of my achievements, but they change so quickly. I have suicidal ideation and it’s really hard to get out of it. My DH is such a wonderful precious man who really tries to help me out of it. He has come to the psychiatrist with me and he commented it is like diabetes. You want to have all the starchy foods and when you do you need more insulin. It never goes away. The treatment is always with you. At my last visit, I had a blood test done for a defective folic acid gene, and I have got it—-so now I am taking a stronger folic acid tablet (800mg). I mention this in the hope of getting a better absorption of the various meds and a better functioning system, perhaps someone else may also find it prudent to mention to their doctors. It is known as MTHFR……. ( says it all doesn’t it?) thank you for your blog how are you doing?
Thank you for taking the time to comment it is much appreciated 🙂 I am glad that you have the support of your DH to help you through the difficult times. It is very interesting regarding your folic acid tablets, this is not something I have heard before so I will look this up, thank you 🙂