Lifelong Depression
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Navigating Lifelong Depression
Summary
I've struggled with depression for as long as I can remember. Even with a loving upbringing, my childhood was shadowed by this persistent illness. In my early thirties, after a divorce, I found myself overwhelmed and often unable to get out of bed.
Living with Depression
Depression has been a constant companion throughout my life. Despite growing up in a supportive and nurturing home, my early memories are overshadowed by its presence. My struggles intensified in my early thirties following a divorce, leaving me unable to cope and often bedridden. Although the divorce worsened my condition, I had long suspected something was amiss.
When I sought help from a psychologist and doctor, they asked about the onset of my symptoms. I told them I felt they had been there since birth, which they agreed was possible. Over the years, I experimented with various medications, from SSRIs to MAO inhibitors, often feeling like a test subject. Eventually, I found a medication that worked well for me with minimal side effects.
A Brighter Perspective
Today, I'm enjoying life more than I ever imagined possible. The transformation feels bittersweet as I reflect on the years spent in the dark, unaware that my feelings were not just "who I am" but a treatable condition.
Watching others experience life differently, I assumed my sadness was part of my personality. I urge anyone enduring prolonged sadness to seek information about depression. Numerous online resources and your primary care physician can guide you toward understanding your condition. They might recommend consulting a specialist.
Knowing my depression was treatable could have changed my life significantly. Depression is manageable, and with the right help, you, too, can lead a fulfilling and joyful life.
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