I see so much about depression and anxiety being illnesses that just come out of nowhere and I’m sure they do for some people - don’t get me wrong. Basically I feel like I’ve been ‘depressed’ all my life, I had a really shit upbringing so I don’t know what it’s like to feel ‘normal’. I manage to pretty much hide my feelings from everyone now except DP. It would be super stressful going to a GP and actually telling someone I feel like this and I’d feel like I’d be lying if I said I think I have depression because I don’t, I just feel like I’ve had a really shit upbringing and I’ve actually turned out alright considering.
If I’d had a ‘normal’ start in life I’m pretty sure I wouldn’t feel this way so for that reason I feel really apprehensive about any kind of medication. Surely I can’t just medicate all my issues away? It can’t be that easy? Counselling would help I think but I just can’t afford it for another couple of years at least. A family member has a lot of money and I’m pretty sure they would pay if I asked but again I would just find it so so stressful admitting this to them.
Has anyone else felt like this? Is medication worth a try?
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‘Depression’ or normal response to life and any advice about anti-depressants please.
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Namechanger04 · 24/02/2018 13:38
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