How to keep fighting

[Brokengrl]

Hi

i have a long history with depression. Long term medication and psychology. As is the case with depression. I get better, then it rears it’s ugly head again.

I’m currently having an exacerbation of my depression. Usual symptoms. Poor sleep. Anxiety. Moody. Reduced capacity to make decisions.

In the past I’ve had significant lows with the depression. And while I’m not there at this point. However I’m terrified I will get back to being that bad. And I just don’t know if I have it in me to fight my way back out of it again. I feel like fighting back is futile. To get well. Only to slip back to depression again after a while. How do I face a lifetime of knowing this feeling of feeling so bad will come back around?

[OllieB]

Hi,

thank you for sharing your story, I don't have depression but I do have anxiety.

I'm am very new to all these feelings, yet I'm already looking for a way out so to battle this for so long is brave and inspiring. I just wanted to say keep hanging in there, for the good days not matter how few and far between are worth it, you are worth it.

i know the bad days are dark I had a massive anxiety attack over the past two days and today I ended up spending the day in bed as I was just exhausted and didn't feel like I could face anyone, but in my darkest moments coming here and seeing stories like yours is what's keeps me going, please don't ever give up life is so precious and whilst it feels like we have been dealt a dud hand, there are blessings all around us. I'm sorry I don't have much advice, but I did just want to say we are here for you and keep fighting even when it seems futile

- sendings hugs you way ollieB