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Matthew

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Am I Alone?
Posted: 08-13-05 22:18pm

Hiya
im a 22 yr old student with no life, no ambitions, nothing. Ive been under constant depression over the past 2 years ever since coming to the uk. Ive tried to kill myself once, by taking 30 sleeping pills I bought over the counter. I didn't realise it wasn't enough, hence the rush to get me to hospital by my sister who soon found out. I really don't know why I did just that, n even now everyday, I keep on thinking of death as a way to get rid of this depressive feeling. I think about killing myself at least once a day - mostly thinking of jumping off my bedroom window on the 3rd floor, slashing my wrist, or jumping into rushing traffic. But usually im more keen on the bedroom window. I would usually drop a pence down the window n see how long it takes before the coin hits the ground. I always imagine how my family will cope with my loss, stuff like that. I really don't know why. Im a bit confused, whether it is the stress of my studies, or is it due to the feeling of loneliness n lack of support. Im really afraid bcos this depression is bogging down on me at almost every hour. I cant seem able to speak properly to people bcos the depression seems to seep through to my mind n it sort of clogs my eyes from looking straight. Ppl who look at me might think I look very sleepy. When actually its the depressed feeling that makes me look that way. This year, I have skipped almost half my university lectures. I dont seem to have the strength to get out of bed. My room is like a pigsty, im too depressed to clean myself up, or do the laundry, or talk to ppl. Im a reclusive. I dont want to be that way but there is nothing I can do about it. The gp has given me prozac last year but I felt it didnt do me any good. I still feel useless, unworthy, n I wish I can just end my life right away,but im always thinking of those who might be saddened by my demise. I have not contacted any of my old friends, bcos im afraid they might think I have changed so much n may look indifferent to me. I read depressing stories like prozac nation, n listen to indie like belle n sebastian, the smiths, stuffs like that. It makes me feel better to know that there are ppl out there just like me. N there r ppl who thinks like me. I really don't know how else I can cope with my studies in this sort of condition. I fortunately manage to pass my first 2 years in university just by going thru past year papers over n over again, but that will never make me a better graduate or a better person later in life. Im so scared. Whenever this depression thing starts to seep through my mind again, the palms of my hand n my foot will get very cold n sweaty, my mind in a state of despair, n all I can think of after that is suicide. The only way I can run away from attempted suicide is by sleeping. Yes, I sleep more than 12 hours a day for everyday of my life now. I want to get rid of this depression. But I can never run away. It is still there when I wake up. I usually cry at nights right before I go to bed. I have not made any friends during this 2 year period, bcos ppl might think me of a lonely antisocial creep. There's nothing I can do about it. Im confused. Is there anybody listening to me? Is there anybody who feels the same. I don't know. But who cares, nobody cares for me anymore. N nobody will understand my situation. Im still think of the 3 second drop from my bedroom window as an option. Sometimes, I wish I hadnt been born in this world. And now im blaming it on so many ppl - my family, my siblings, n especially myself. Im a good-for-nothing loser who cant even stand up for himself. medical question me
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Toiles

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Posted: 08-14-05 14:02pm

Man dont think negative like that. Everyone gets doubts in life and starts to worry about them selves. We all get panic attacks and pressure in life. Just think for the future. Remember you are not alone!! Alot of people go through this. We all have some ups and downs. Ya the downs can be really bad and annoying I agree with you. But dont worry about that, what is important is you will fight through this. And you have people here to give you support. I think its time you go out with some people and start having some fun. Get your mind off some of the problems and just start to have fun. Keep coming back to the site and tell us how you are doing good luck.
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Matthew

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Slightly Better
Posted: 08-17-05 11:34am

Thx toiles 4 ur mesaage n support...It really makes me feel a lot better...Btw ive just been to the gp again last week n she prescribed another antidepressant - its called citalopram 10mg daily...The first 3 days was totally awful...The depression got worse...But after 5 days now, my mind seems to be clearer...Even when I think bad or depressing thoughts, it never got to the point where I would consider myself to be depressed... It didnt reach that certain "depress" treshold nor the "suicidal" treshold, only at times but very infrequent. It didnt reach that level of extreme lowness, u know what I mean... The one thing that im afraid is if the depression would come back again sooner or later...U know, that black wave that seeps thru ur mind n clogs up ur brain n eyes...That cover the light at the end of the tunnel..Im praying that feeling would recede.
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EMCSQ

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You Are Not Alone
Posted: 08-17-05 12:12pm

It hasnt been that long ago since I have been standing/laying where you presently are. I too suffered from a severe depression for approximately 6 years. I did drugs when I was awake and when there wasnt drugs I slept. I did nothing every single day of my life. I went to counceling, intensive in-patient & out-patient facilities. Woke up in the hospital due to an overdose, and actually died briefly. I hated myself & everyone else in the world especially the person who had found & saved me. I was prescribed at least 20 or so different anti-depressants, anti-phsycotics, etc. Some made me feel worse & others made me feel nothing. I was beginning to think it was all a crock. Then I hit rock bottom....Literally, I woke up one morning in a jail cell. I stayed in jail for about a month & still when released I made alot of bad decisions. Then one day I realized, 'sh*t it looks like im stuck here. And I am so doing it sick of being so miserable.' none of my friends wanted to be around me because I was the cloud of doom. I went back into therapy; group therapy. The intensive outpatient was a joke, a bunch of rich kids who craved attention. When I was serious I went into the city. Sat in a group with people off the streets. Believe me once you decide you are sick & tired of being sick & tired, & start to listen to the stories of others it helps to put your life into perspective. And the stories of that group, of those people totally did.

It is now 2.5 years later & I have a great job...Work was another thng I hadnt attempted in years. I am 1/2 way through an associates degree pursuing a bachelors. I finally have developed a sense of self worth, by respecting myself, others & making mature & responsible decisions. That is what you need. At times it may seem pointless or exhausting. If you despise therapy because you begin to feel like sh*t about yourself; then its working. Make a change, the hard part is that you are the only one to do it. Dont wait 4 more years like I did. Get up, brush yourself off & begin your new pursuit of the life you deserve today!!!!!!

Please let me know how things go for you!!!!!! Good luck & dont forget you are not alone. Perspective is everything!!
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Hightension24

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Posted: 08-18-05 17:09pm

Well, everyone is alone. Doesn't matter how many friends you surround yourself with, how many girls you nail.... Just a matter of life. Every single person is on his own plane. Treat yourself like a god, work out, pimp hoes, don't give a fizuck what anyone else thinks. Everyone who acts all happy is usually faking or stupid. The people who flock to church every sunday and sing hymns and say everything is going to be okay. Whatever, okay, but every living creature dies alone. Talking to people usually helps a little but they are looking at you like you are a freaking bipolar satanist who is going to hell.
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ProZackMI

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Posted: 08-29-05 15:06pm

Life can suck truly and deeply, at times, but it is what you make of it. If you lie around your room, stinking and reeking, in dirty clothes, with no friends, you will truly be alone and wont' get better.

Of course, people will tell you to get help by seeking medical help, getting on medication, and getting therapy. These things will work, but ultimately, you have some questions to ask yourself. Ask yourself why you are unhappy. Can this question be answered, or do you truly not know? Then ask yourself what things in life do make you happy.

What foods do you like? What are your favourite movies? Do you like to wank? What holidays do you like? Tv programmes? Try doing more of the things you like in life and then start to see the big picture. Life is not all gloom and doom; there are many enjoyable aspects to life. You're 22 and young. Don't give up so fast. You have to make an effort to find happiness because happiness will not seek you out. You must seek it.

Sometimes we cannot find happiness, but we can find contentness. Try to be content and see if you can move on to happy. Don't give up.
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beccaliz

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Been There.
Posted: 08-29-05 19:10pm

Alright, i'm 22 now and it's interesting looking at a message the looks exactly like a journal entry from 5 years ago. I also tried to kill myself, failed of course, I did the cutting, the drinking, the "i'll just take a few too many of this along w/ that'. You are not alone matthew. I hate to say this but maybe it's time to move back to where ever home is. My depression got worse after I moved across the country. And also, anyone who gives you a glib answer and seems to have 'good intentions' probably doesn't. Most ppl are shallow and kinda pathetic. You need to find someone deeper and willing to commit to you, I don't mean romantically either but that can work. Go to the doctor!! It turned out for me that no matter the amount of religion and soul searching was working so god guided me the right doctor and the right shrink and they fixed me up real good. I can honestly say that reading the bible really helped me. When I tried to kill myself I took enough to put me in a coma, the doctor at the er couldn't find a trace of anything in my system and thought I was lying. I took it as mirical and have been chrisian ever sence.
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Toiles

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Posted: 08-30-05 13:18pm

hightension24 wrote:
well, everyone is alone. Doesn't matter how many friends you surround yourself with, how many girls you nail.... Just a matter of life. Every single person is on his own plane. Treat yourself like a god, work out, pimp hoes, don't give a fizuck what anyone else thinks. Everyone who acts all happy is usually faking or stupid. The people who flock to church every sunday and sing hymns and say everything is going to be okay. Whatever, okay, but every living creature dies alone. Talking to people usually helps a little but they are looking at you like you are a freaking bipolar satanist who is going to hell.

exactly. That is a little strange but oddly enough I agree with that. We all have people in our life but its not like they are apart of us. We are all alone at times. And its up to you too be posotive. After all its your life. Do what you want with it. Who is going to tell you any different. Especially when you are 18. Anything that comes to mind just do it. I mean up to a certian point.
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Hightension24

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Posted: 08-31-05 21:33pm

Well, i'm sick of people being depressed for the wrong reasons, we just have to be realistic. It might not even be a bad thing that we're all alone, maybe when we die we go to a different, more complex plane. Or maybe we come back as dolphins, who knows? I just really hate religious people because it's all about faith and there is no proof of any religion being right. So like most enlightened people say, do what you want. Most of us aren't happy. Watch horror movies and intelligent movies like donnie darko and avoid friends, joey and anything on cbs or abc. Why do you think joss whedon describes himself as an angry atheist??? He's rich and brilliant. There is no god, no laws and no commandments. Do what you want right now because you never know if you'll get the chance later on. And almost everyone wishes he hadn't been born because life was so much simpler the last billion years before he or she was born. I think I was happier before I existed so is death so bad??? Negative.
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Matthew

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Posted: 02-04-06 21:02pm

Hi it's me again. Over the past 6 months since I first wrote here, I have been taking an antidepressant called citalopram 20mg, basically similar to fluoxetine/prozac. It did me fine. My exam results were getting better and I feel a lot happier. But last week, an incident occurred that have changed my life forever. I hope someone can give advice.

Last week I broke up with my girlfiend of 7 years. What actually happened was that I was playing aroung with her gmail account when suddenly I got her password right. I couldnt believe what I found.

She was expressing her love to someone else. It was her boss at the education centre where she worked previously. I soon found out that there was some sort of physical relationship to it, and it made me so depressed. I havnt seen her for almost 2 years (im studying overseas), but despite all that I have been calling her almost every day n showering her with love n expensive gifts. I was flabbergasted n did not know what to do. I had always thought of her as a loyal, honest n sincere person until this nightmare arrived.

I have continued to skip lectures. Last week I skipped my medical lectures n clinical practices from monday to friday. I am a 3rd yr medical student now. I was too depressed. I completely didnt focussed in class, n even when I went to class, I exit them halfway thru. I have been called to see my course director next week due to my frequent inattendence. I dont know what I should do.

Please, if anyone have any experience or any advice, I need ur help. Breaking up a 7 year relationship since I was 15 (i am 22 now) is very difficult for me, especially when I have loved her so much. Do girls in nature fling and flirt a lot behind their lover's back? Do they always keep secrets n tell a lie?

I have no answer myself. But most importantly, my suicidal feelings have come back to haunt me n so is my reclusive behaviour. I may not know anyone in this forum, but I really hope a good samaritan would help give advice. Please, for heavens sake.
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alexis2333

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Hard Times
Posted: 02-15-06 23:55pm

You are definitely going through trying times. You were just starting to get better & now this break-up. Just remember, you are stronger than all of this.

I can definitely relate, i'm 23 years, in college trying to get my bachelors & currently i'm failing most of my clases (it's very hard to motivate myself to study & go to class). And also I have no friends here (not one) & none from highschool.

What you should do is get some counseling about your break-up and your feelings (this is a must). There's also a book you should get, it's called "breaking the grip of dangerous emotions" by janet maccaro; it could change your life & heal your depression once & for all.

You will bounce back & be strong & full of joy, I just know it.

Tell me if this helps. Someone cares & understands. :)
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fatta

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Depression
Posted: 02-18-06 02:03am

Check this topic to see if you are depressed or not:

http://www.Onlinepace.Com/health-info/ 2006/02/depression-signs.Html


take care
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Matthew

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Posted: 02-19-06 19:34pm

Its been exactly a month now. Thx for ur support whoever u are. Im now trying to get back on track with life, no matter how hard it is. Sometimes life can be very complicated n difficult, but I believe there's always a way to overcome it.
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firefly09

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Posted: 02-20-06 06:14am

Hi, I am also a 22 year old university student and going through alot of what you are describing. Final year of university is extremly stressful. I miss most my lectures due to being depressed.......The slighest task is a huge mountain to accomplish.
Speak to you university lecturers about the depression ... Better still... Give them a drs note.. That way they know whats going on and you wont get blamed for just being bone idol when really you are depressed.
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w0rldd0minat0r

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Posted: 02-27-06 12:11pm

I was 14 when I got depressed I know exactly what u are talking about I have tried to kill myself 3 times taken drugs wasted 100's on gambling anything that would take me away from my problems and im desperately depressed at the moment stuck at home

i hope all of u who are depressed know that I am thinking of them if u feel able to give me support send me a quick personal message I could rlly need it im only 16 now and feeling the same way again

keep strong all
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always alone

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How
Posted: 03-15-06 22:13pm

So how do you not think so negative. How do you get thoughts to just leave your mind. If you know a way please let me in on the secret.
Im a 27 year old mother who suffers through everyday life just to stay around for my daughter. I dont really know if its any good for her. Im pretty much worthless to her and everyone. I must look like a crackhead. All I want to do is sleep. I take effexor. Does it work. Who the hell knows. But im not ready to try a new one. Im not going through getting off pills again. And if the next one doesnt work then that is what it will be like. Why cant someone just freaking shoot me like a lame horse. I mean im good for nothing and just here suffering. Im thinking of checking myself into the hospital but in this small town, even though I have to go out of town to get into a hospital, everyone will know and my daughter will suffer the sins of the mother. Lol yeah I can make jokes but I cant laugh at them. Ok going back to bed. Suffering through another day has once again drained me completley. Oh did I mention im ready to just put my daughter with my mom and find a tree in the middle of nature somewhere to hang myself on. Ok I dont have the balls for that. But I have enough in my rx cabinet to kill a horse. caca a rhino. I could pile them all in a backpack, leave some letters for everyone. Let them know im really better off. And assure them that they are too. Sounds like a plan. Im just too tired right now. Hmmmm. Depression since 2nd grade. I was what 7? Yeah. I think 20 years of this caca has finally got me. Im done. I cant. I dont even care that that my shift key doesnt work right and I dont bother to fix the mispelled words anymore. Tears falling from my face are a part of everyday life. I dont even realize their there anymore. They just fall all day. Wake up to a wet pillow and swolen eyes. I cry through my sleep apparently. Who knows I take so much tylenol pm that I could sleep thru the end of the world.
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elkie

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Posted: 03-17-06 16:34pm

Hang on in there I was diagnosed 4 years ago with borderline personality disorder because ever since I was 5 I felt different from other people I took my 1st overdose when I was 6 b p d can't be diagnosed until late teens early 20s i'm a single parent with two kids I felt the same way and sometimes still do I went to my dr and had a long chat about how I was feeling she was very simpathetic and arranged an appointment to see a consultant in mental health where I was diagnosed they offered me cat therapy it helped i'm now taking cipralex (anti-depressants) sodium valporate (mood stableizers) and zopiclone (sleeping tabs) it has taken 4 years of trying new drugs but I have responded well to this lot and have now been stable for 18 months it is worth hanging on in there for your child( that is what helped me) I am urging you to please go and see your dr make a double app and just let it all out if they don't listen try another dr I hope this is of some help lol x
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