Depression Learning

is there any hope?

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The fact that you accept you have a lot to offer is a good sign – it sounds as if what you need to do now is work on developing and using one of your talents.  If you’re not sure which one, go for your favourite – it’ll almost certainly be what you’re best at.  Using it as well as you can will give you an amazing amount of satisfaction, which in turn empowers confidence and self-esteem, the antidote to the kind of sadness and dislike of social situations that you describe.   It may also help to know you’re not alone in feeling like that in social situations – believe it or not, most of the people around you at any social function will be feeling just as scared and awkward as yourself, and terrified that anyone will realise, so a reassuring smile from you will probably get a very grateful response! Maeveen Clancy, Personal Development Consultant, Apex Self-Development. (http://members.aol.com/apexself/homepage.html, in case you want to read the free on-line tips on assertiveness, self-esteem and various related topics)

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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I’m 26 and have had depression and anxiety probs all my life. At 26, I feel Im losing hope… countless meds, all kinds of different therapies (rational-emotive, behavioral, "talking", facing it head-on, relaxation, etc.). Finally I can acknowledge I have tons going for me and tons more to offer, but what good is all that if I feel like I do most of the time and avoid all social functions because Im just scared? *very sad* I just dont know what to do anymore. Any help is welcome…. -Weary — "I’ll make a wish for you….and hope it will come true…. that life would just be kind….. to such a gentle mind…."                                                -Jordan Hill

weary there is an old saying if at first you don’t succeed try try again. to think that any therapy whether it be meds psychological or excercise will work right now when you want it or it just ain’t worth it-is a sure self fullfilling prophecy. Any treatment may take repetitive attempts and various different approaches. Most here have been to countless poor docs and some good ones as well finding that anything worth having is worth working at. There is hope and there is a successful treatment available for you it is a matter of not being too weary perhaps being a bit wary and staying the course. Often times finding the right professional mentor and allie may be of greatest benefit. LM

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I’m 26 and have had depression and anxiety probs all my life. At 26, I feel Im losing hope… countless meds, all kinds of different therapies (rational-emotive, behavioral, "talking", facing it head-on, relaxation, etc.). Finally I can acknowledge I have tons going for me and tons more to offer, but what good is all that if I feel like I do most of the time and avoid all social functions because Im just scared? *very sad* I just dont know what to do anymore. Any help is welcome…. -Weary — "I’ll make a wish for you….and hope it will come true…. that life would just be kind….. to such a gentle mind…."                                                -Jordan Hill

Hi!  Just wanted to tell you you’re definitely not alone here.  I’ve been avoiding social functions and family get togethers for about 2 mos., maybe a little longer.  I finally went to see my Mom yesterday and it was great!  I know how you feel; I’ve been very scared and depressed also for a while now. I’ve felt a little better the past few days and it might be the Klonopin I’ve been taking.  Keep at it; keep seeking a good pDoc and/or therapist.  There’s a lot of support here on this ng.  Try to read all the posts you can.  That’s what I do and it has helped me immensely!!  Please take care! Di

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i do not know what the ‘answer’ is for you, but i do think that you will find a lot of encouragement here and can see that there are many options out there. are you currently seeing a psychiatrist or anything like that? i don’t really know what to say to help you, as i don’t think i have been successful in finding many answers either, but there is a lot of support here and a lot of advice and experience about meds, therapy, and so on. i wish you lots of luck and hope you can find more help. i just really wanted to say hi and let you know you aren’t alone. les. I’m 26 and have had depression and anxiety probs all my life. At 26, I feel Im losing hope… countless meds, all kinds of different therapies (rational-emotive, behavioral, "talking", facing it head-on, relaxation,

etc.). Finally I can acknowledge I have tons going for me and tons more to offer, but what good is all that if I feel like I do most of the time and avoid all social functions because Im just scared? *very sad* – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I just dont know what to do anymore. Any help is welcome…. -Weary

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I’m 26 and have had depression and anxiety probs all my life. At 26, I feel Im losing hope… countless meds, all kinds of different therapies (rational-emotive, behavioral, "talking", facing it head-on, relaxation, etc.). Finally I can acknowledge I have tons going for me and tons more to offer, but what good is all that if I feel like I do most of the time and avoid all social functions because Im just scared? *very sad*  I just dont know what to do anymore. Any help is welcome…. -Weary — "I’ll make a wish for you….and hope it will come true…. that life would just be kind….. to such a gentle mind…."                                                 -Jordan Hill

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