What would you say depression is like?

[Idek_mads]

I've been dealing with depression for 3 years now and I always get questions from people that do know that I have depression. They number one question I get it either why are you fortresses or what is depression like. What is depression like for you? It's hard to explain but the other day I found a post that said " Depression is like drowning, except everyone is around you and their fine and that you are still alive somehow. " I couldn't agree anymore with that person. I'm very curious to hear what is depression like for you? Share what it's like below, because I would love to hear what it's like to you. I love to hear people's opinions and stories and all that.

[nctrucker54]

Sorry so long to answer your kind answer. Good advice you gave. it is a hard choice to make about the meds versus trying to hack it alone. I have to work and the meds may make it hard to work as truck driving is my job. I cannot be taking too many meds at the same time as I already take hbp meds. I will be able to retire, hopefully in 4 years, and then I can deal with the depression without trying to work a job. I have to put on an act and a happy face for now in doing my job.  I know I sound negative, but it is the way I feel right now. Thank you for the advice.

[Bubulous]

Nothing changes until the fear of change is less than the pain of staying the same.
I like that quote and I use it often.  I am not a dr so I cannot recommend that you take antidepressants or you do not but I will say that if life has gotten so hard that you need them, the side effects are not going to scare you as bad as they are right now.
Yes there are side effects to antidepressants but there are also side effects from staying in depression and not asking for help.
It is your decision to make.  You may want to start with some counseling instead of going straight to medicine but either way you must take that first step in order to find out.
You can get through this.

[nctrucker54]

I have been in mild depression for a long while, and I can tell you it is really sad to deal with. I used to be outgoing and loved life, being active in golfing hiking or whatever it was fun to do. now, I feel like I am only existing, no motivation, no energy, I have no desire to do the things that used to be joy to do. I am afraid to take antidepressants for fear of side effects. I hope I will get over depression, it is no fun.

[Bubulous]

It's like we broke from our cocoon, a beautiful butterfly.  We flew high with all the other butterflies but suddenly our wings got tired and we were not able to fight the gravity that was pulling on us.  We had to come to the ground and watch everybody else fly.
It was like we wanted to go back to the cocoon and become a caterpillar again.

[Bubulous]

Depression is like your heart is a battery that has been used up and almost dead and you can't find anywhere to plug in your charger.