Hello Jettyboi
Welcome to the forums and good on you for having the courage to post too! It takes a lot
It would be a pain to have been recently diagnosed with this common yet awful disorder Jettyboi
I understand what you are going through as I have the same disorder as yourself. I have heard what you have mentioned that they make us feel worse before we get better. I have been on meds for a while and just for me I didnt feel worse before I became better.
I had bad anxiety when I started my meds and just for me I felt no different until my depression started to ease
You mentioned that you couldnt handle it (if you felt worse before better) and thats understandable.
The meds can work in a few weeks and sometimes a few days too....Everyone is different. The objective is that you will have a better foundation on which you can live your life 🙂
The meds do provide us with a solid platform that we can heal and readjust with the regular support of a GP or a psychologist/psychiatrist
You dont have to dig your hole any deeper as you are with many gentle people on the forums that are going through the same as you are now Jettyboi
In regard to talking to your partner.....depression is no different to a physical health problem....Its just that people cant 'see' it like a broken leg or a bad infection. Clinical Depression is a very real and common disorder
I have put a link below that you can let your partner read so they have a better understanding of what is happening....
www.beyondblue.org.au/the-facts/depression
You are amazing by posting Jettyboi....it takes a lot of strength...and good on you! You posting here is a big step towards recovery we have the experience to provide you with the support you need
Your health is paramount here....the reactions of others is secondary. The link above will help you with communicating depression to others.
Im Paul and its good to meet you!
I hope you can post back as many times as you wish...You have written a great thread here
My Kind thoughts for you
Paul
