Thread: used to be happy

i used to be so very happy, but ive had 3 really terrible years of stressful events. Unfortunately i couldn t cope with them all and it has escalated to such a point that i can no longer cope with much and have panic disorder and severe depression. Antidepressents have not helped at all, and i can't seem to get much help from the health authorities here, id like to be hopeful and positive but its really really difficult
i have sort of given up when i used to be a very positive and determined person

would you say this is normal with this type of illness? feel very isolated as it's hard for others to understand
even my poor dog is confused!!

Luv Tam Lin

Thats what depression does. It makes it harder to see the bright side of things. I suffered from depression as a teenager and I never thought I'de see 18 but Now I just celabrated my 22nd birthday. Kepp on trying different kinds of medication and keep a good group of friends that you can talk to any time of the day. I needed to talk the most at night because my anxiety would peak and I couldnt sleep. I was also Instatutionalized for a year but they really helped me. If you need to talk I am here. It's important to have a good network of friends to help talk you through you distress.
I'ts not the end of the world and there is a light on it's just the way to get there is dark but it doesnt have to be lonely and that will light your way. Sometimes the light is dim but atleast there is a light there. get what I mean. God bless and get well