Depression has taken my life away.

[Lily2811]

Does anyone else feel like their mental health has robbed them of a normal life? I've lost tons of friends, not got far in my career, ruined relationships. Im not sure why I'm posting really, maybe just for a handhold. I'm in a dark place again and wonder if this is what life will be like forever.

I can understand what you mean. I feel I've lost this year because of my MH. Many years ago I lost a couple of years due to a breakdown.
I just hope that like last time, it will get better. Makes me realise how precious time is.

I list decades. But I am well now. It can happen.

I just feel hopeless at the moment, like I'll always been in this cycle of getting slightly better and then getting so much worse. I've had loads of different therapy, tried a few different meds.

Personally, well with me.
I think I’m prone to stress, anxiety (family history) which can lead to depression especially when anxiety/stress as gone on for what seems like months.
Everyday things that I think normal people deal with affects me more now. I’ve been like this since I first suffered when I was 23.

As I’ve got older(61) they seem harder to get over, knocking what bit of confidence I’ve got left.
It’s a constant battle.

I'm sorry you feel like this , I understand what you mean. I have just lost a good job because of depression, I feel it was probably my last chance to earn a decent amount and I've blown it. I changed career because the previous career I did caused me so much stress I could no longer cope and now I feel like I'm crap at my new career too.

Yeah I feel I missed out on a good chunk of life and am still facing the consequences of this. But I'm trying to focus on the good things in my life now rather than what might have been. Sorry you're feeling like this.

I feel ur pain ur so much .. some days I wish I never woke up .. it's a awful feeling even more so the fact I have 3 kids who depend on me ..: it's a constant battle but someone most of us seem to battle it daily .: I've found reading real stories on this topic helps me a lot xxx sending u love 💕

Regret is no good though is it? It keeps you stuck where you are.
Live in the moment and try to be positive in the moment.

Yes. I do feel your pain.
I don't remember feeling happy since I was a small child. I've had to deal with ocd, depression, general anxiety and severe social anxiety, bpd, eating disorders, add and sensory processing disorder. It is SO HARD.
I'm 34 and I've been a chronic underachiever. However, last year I started a college course, finished top of my class with an A, got a psychiatrist who finally understands and also am making small steps to change my life.
I never thought that would happen to me but it did. It can improve , you just have to hang in there! I know how tough it is but just try to make some small changes like going for a short walk every day, or listening to some nice music when you feel down. You say you've lost friends - is there any local classes that you could maybe take? That's a great way of meeting people. All the little things add up. Try and find a purpose in your life. Something to believe in. It really is possible.