Have you ever had / do you have depression . If so how do you / did you know? And how are you doing now ?

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I had depression for a while. When I first moved away from home. I tried therapy but it wasn’t for me. They tried prescribing meds and the talking wasn’t helping. Just making me feel worse. So I took it into my own hands and got myself out of the house, got a job, got busy making better friends. Even on days I felt really low, I forced myself to do something with my day. Get out. Live. It’s not easy. But it’s worth it. Because in the end, you’re the only person who can help yourself out of a hole. No one else can save you.

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My depression is getting worse

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For me, every day is different, but there’s always an underlying sense of emptiness. My emotions are quite hollow, it’s hard to be genuine when reacting to anything.
I like to think I’m getting better, not worse, however with it being winter, it has been a bit worse. About two nights ago I broke down crying for a good 45 minutes or more for absolutely no reason other than I felt hopeless and lost and empty.
On my good days, I’m great, but on my bad days, I’m worse than before.
I try to tell myself it’s just because I don’t exercise or because I don’t always eat healthy, maybe I’m deficient in something... I hate admitting that I’m not OK. But, deep down, I know I’m not.

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I was in pretty “bad” accident in 2014, it left me with PTSD, Stress,Depression,I even get sleep paralysis ,and head full of grey gray hair with Alopecia areata at age of 20. Depression began when I got that damn infection MRSA and they lock me in the room alone for 6 months or so & I start getting gray hair and patches of hair start falling out because I was scared to death when doctors told me “you know you won’t ever walk , right?” Or “if you want to walk let’s cut your leg” I just wanted to kill mystery at that moment. Like it is that easy on my brain “just to jut my leg”?!? Thankfully 5 years later I passed that stage. Everything is better now , I went to see psychiatrist, psychologist, therapist and honesty it didn’t do any good whenever I start talking about it all I do is cry , so what’s the point of seeing those doctors?! I cant walk but I still have my leg , and by looking at it everyday I guess I feel better . That’s my story ♥️

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One night at a youth group, I hid in the basement of the church in a dark classroom and my best friend (then and still now!) came down and asked if I was okay. I told her that I wasn't and we talked for what felt like hours, and she felt the same and over time, with the help of internet articles, we figured out it was depression. I think I was like 12 or something. I didn't tell my mom until I was seventeen, even after I sat next to her at the doctors and answered the same questions she did aloud in my head with all the same answers, and the doctor told her she had major depression.
It's been a long ass time, and depression has come and gone and come right back again. I don't think it's ever fully left but I definitely have had periods (Especially this past summer) where I wondered if that's what normal people feel like. I plan on seeking professional help SOON. But for now I'm just... Hangin on, y'know?

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I had really really bad depression in Summer 2018. I actually gained weight, but then, after I stopped eating, and lost my appetite completely, and never felt hungry, which was quite dangerous cause I could’ve easily starved. I didn’t lose any weight cause I stayed in my room 24/7 doing nothing cause I was so done with life 😅. I’ve been depressed multiple times, and I’m currently depressed now too, but it’s not as severe as Summer 2018. I’m still able to eat, I just don’t feel completely myself a lot of the time. I think it’s more anxiety now than depression actually. Also, I hope I haven’t offended anyone if I said something wrong 💜

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Had depression from the ages 18-23. Lost my way after high school. University wasn’t what I thought, I lost touch with friends, had never had a boyfriend or been kissed. Practically thought I was the most pathetic person on earth and fundamentally unlikable. Never had therapy, was more of a suffer in silence type, and managed ok by myself. I’ve been alright for about 6 months now 😁
What ended up getting me out of it was a holiday with my brother, his girlfriend and her family. I think a change of scenery and people was what I needed. 
I also had my first kiss and boyfriend for 2.5 months. He was a dick, and I probably should have thought things over more rather than jumping into things too soon like losing my virginity to him. But I’m so ok with it being over. I feel it was the end of years of torment. He gave me everything I thought I was going to miss out on and I now know I deserve better because I matter too. I’m so happy with who I am now and I don’t feel I need that validation from others anymore.

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I use to have depression right before my AF every month and it was so bad. Then I started working out and now I don't get it anymore

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I've had it for a few years now. I'm better than before, although my anxiety has unfortunately just gotten worse. I don't think about suicide nearly as much and I've been having fewer days when I don't have the will to get out of bed or do anything. I've also been trying to quit self harming. It's a struggle, but it's the little joys I life that make it worth it, and those joys and the hope for a happier future keep me pushing forward.

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Yes horribly and I’m still suffering sadly. I had a traumatic child hood bullying no joke in freaking pre-school allll the way to 8th grade and I’m In 10th lol. I also had bad family problems and so I grew up depressed. I started self harming in 7th-9th grade I am 2 years clean. I suffer from PTSD and I have bad anxiety but instead of hurting myself i peel all the skin off my lips constantly or I pop my joints wherever I can (ankles fingers etc.) Everyday is a struggle for me but I am religious so I believe that I just have to put it all on God to help guide me through. I don’t tell people about this lol I may talk to some but it’s embarrassing. Especially at school bc everyoneeee (teens these days) love to joke about mental illness “omg I hate today let me just slit my wrists” or “I want to Kms my mom grounded me” << is what kids joke about. And I get it there jokes but they seriously make my heart beat faster bc I did those things/tried too and it’s not a joke. But I pray about it and every morning that I wake up to now I will fight for because these days (sadly) people are dropping like flies (kids my age) and knowing kids your age close to you dying is a real eye opener. Count your blessings bc everyday is and one day mental illnesses will disappear hopefully. You just have to fight like hell to survive and it’s like 1000 mountains your constantly going up and down. But never stop fighting my Loves you will make it through this terror I know you can age you will. :)) <3

Have you ever had / do you have depression . If so how do you / did you know? And how are you doing now ?

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