Help with depression

[Katso]

I am a 55 year old woman and I believe I have been depressed my whole life. Unfortunately the last year its become so severe - with heart palpitations, loss of interest in anything at all, avoidance of any activities- overwhelming tiredness and lots of sleeping but no relief and feeling almost too tired to walk. I try to put on a fake face all day - accept all the rejection I have my whole life - from everyone and I'm just at the lowest feeling ever. I previously took a medication which was okay but I am just seeing if anyone feels the same. I feel so alone and after years of rejection- chronic low self esteem - old age symptoms making that worse - as every day I look at an old tired face, I'm almost giving up and need some relief from the sadness to try to find some peace

[Gambit87]

Hi Katso,

I can very much relate to how you feel. For years I have gotten by, by repressing how I feel, putting on the happy face mask and just getting on with it. That bit me on the butt hard.

I highly recommend booking a GP appointment and look into getting a mental health care plan.
Perhaps talking to friends and family?

You might find this threads helpful - https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/online-forums/depression/self-help-tips-for-managing-depression

https://www.beyondblue.org.au/the-facts/depression

I like to get out and about - go to the beach and just walk, or go for long walks and just take in nature, I love looking at willy wag tails! they never fail to make me smile. I like to watch comedy and go to my favourite coffee shop for a coffee.

I too have lost interest in things but im finding it again as im getting out and about reminding myself that life is beautiful.

You are not alone here!