Can you recover

[MerryDeath]

i've been depressed with anxiety since i was 14. I'm 32. i've just had another relationship end and I'm so close to giving up on trying to enjoy life on earth. i've got a beautiful son but even he doesn't bring me any joy. antidepressants ruin my concentration so i can't work, so i can't take antidepressants. i'm exhausted and can't see there is anything to be gained by continuing. i'll only make my son hate me too.

Sorry to hear you're feeling down. Have you seen the GP or other mental health professional recently? Have you tried more than one antidepressant? There are several different ones and there could be one which works for you and feels different to what you tried before. It's trial and error, but well worth it when you find the right one. Also, have you had counselling of any kind?

Depression and anxiety often make it hard to concentrate, so some of it could be down to the illness. You sound very low at the moment, so that's much more a priority for treatment, and concentration can come in time.

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