Posted by IsoM on September 11, 2002, at 20:09:13
In reply to help..., posted by k9lover on September 11, 2002, at 12:57:38
Jan, I'm going to say something different. For a few people, it never does end, but they're RARE. They really are. For some, it can go on for a long time, but very, very few stay really flat down out endlessly.
Those that tend to stay depressed for long periods of time generally haven't found the help that's right for them. There may be something that needs to be changed that they or their doctor aren't aware of. Not just meds (which is definitely needed) but diet, or life style or therapy. Sometimes, improvements are made but not enough for some. What's really hard is to know that there is something that can be done but being so unwell that one doesn't have the energy or motivation to find it.
Do you have any real time support - family, friends, good doctor or nurses who care? The support is so NEEDED. Even if you've only been this low for a week, it can feel like eternity. Like an earthquake - while it may only last a couple of minutes at the most, it feels like forever. The wonderful thing is when you are better, it'll seem like a bad dream. You'll remember the horrible low feeling but it won't seem real. Your love of life will return & your expereinces with depression can give you greater understanding & empathy for others that you may, in the furture, extend your hand out to others who need it.
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