Can you really get over depression

[bearcrazy]

Hi mumto2,
I am so sorry that you are feeling so down at the moment.
i can empathise with everything you say. I have suffered from depression on and off since I was 19 (am now 51), and have had cbt, counselling and am at the moment seeing a psychiatrist. Everyone I have seen has picked up the same thing, that my expectations of myself are too high, and that I am trying to be a perfectionist, and when I cant achieve that i beat myself up. in your post you said that you wanted to be the best mother and wife you can be, but are you expecting too much of yourself?
I hope that you begin to recover soon. perhaps you should ask your GP for some talking therapy, Anti d's take the edge off depression but it isnt addressing the real problem.

TC

[chalky]

HI Carrie,

Keep believing in yourself.
Keep fighting for yourself.

One day you will look back and realise that you are a stronger,healthier person because of what you have come through.
Best wishes,
Chalky

[groovygranny]

Hello Carrie

I'm sure life circumstances have a lot of bearing on depression and anxiety.
And you have had plenty of life circumstances.

I'm with Bearcrazy - setting unattainable goals for ourseleves only really leads to us feeling we have failed in some way.

Try focusing on tackling one thing at a time - say, getting your periods sorted out for starters (dang things they are!) . If you're suffering physically then that is bound to reduce your ability to cope with other stuff.

Build your strength up, and then decide to tackle the next thing.....and hopefully before you know it you'll be well on the way tackling them all.

And, don't forget to make the most of your successes - no matter how small or insignificant they may seem to you. And if you find that difficult then post them here and we'll do it!

Understand that you haven't asked for this - and you will find a way to cope and get better.

Go easy on yourself ok?

big hugs for you