A little support
 

I've been having a really rough time in my life over the past couple years and have been having a tough time connecting with those around me lately. I think I might be severely depressed but find it really hard to admit to anyone. I'm trying to make changes in my life to lead myself out of this depression but really need some support.

Hello, Blue. I could have written your post. I've been isolating and having a difficult time connecting to those around me--even in situations I previously enjoyed.

Hang in there. It is difficult to admit to people that you are struggling with depression, isn't it? Making changes can be hard when you are depressed. Just do a little at a time.

HI, Blue,

I am struggling with depression, too. I have gotten to the point where I can at least tell myself I'm going to keep trying. THis doesn't mean I don't have bad moments. Waking up can be awful. But I will keep trying to make a good life for myself.

Any suggestions for fighting Depression? I'm suffering also. Especially bad in last three years, after my sisters said they were going to orgainize my things, but instead threw everything out except for some things they 'thought I would be interested in' which they have me paying for in storage every month.

As my opinion depression is the common problem in human For fighting depression we must be think positive, sleep enough time, take fresh fruits and vegetables ,must be ignore alcohol and also smoking, Do exercise regularly.

I am curious if you have been professionally diagnosed with depression for the first time during the past six months? Romantic couples are needed for a study about depression within relationships.

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Questions? Email Dr. Leanne Knobloch, University of Illinois (knobl@illinois.edu).

Thanks!