What to do when Depression comes back?
I have had depression since I was 9, and last year (17) I went off my meds with the help of a councelor. I was really really good, and seemed to be in controle of my Depression. THen I made a stupid mistake and moved to Switzerland. I am only out here till January (and my mom is coming in December) So I dont have long to wait, 47 days. But I think my depression is coming back. I can hardly wake up in the morning, I have to FORCE myself out of bed. and if it wasnt for the fact that 2 kids are here needing my care I wouldnt get out of bed. On weekends I sleep the WHOLE weekend. I wake up sometimes to go to the bathroom then crawl back into bed. I feel like there is no hope and the days arent passing. I feel like its forever and a day till I can go home. I can not afford my meds out here on my salary, so is there anything I can do to just calm myslef and give myself hope and energy? p.s. I am taking a multi vitamin since my grandma thought it would help with the fatigue (shes a nurse) and its the routine that kills me. Im not allowed to leave the house because the little one isnt supposed to go outside. I have to stay indoors 24/7. the last time I actually went out was on Saturday for 20 min. and the time before that was Saturday again. im an aupair, but thanks for being so ignorant. not everyone is a younge mom. I hate that everyone assumes that. I cant go out because I work all day and have no time. I am not allowed to go out with the younge one.
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Your children could be a good driving force in your ability to function but I know that its not that easy. I would set up a calender and count down the days. Call home if you can as often as you can.You don't have that much more time to go. And as soon as you get home...go to the Dr's. I would also set up a daily regiment so that should keep you on track some. I suffer from depression to so I know what you are going through. Good luck.
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It s that time of year when the dark nights cause depression I think that you should try to get some one to look after your children and take time to your self every one should take at least 4 hours to get you head shired and get involved in a hobby , go skiing eat out or just have a coffee and try to relax you don't say if your husband or partner is with you if he is he could be more supportive if not use the time when your mother comes over to help explain your feelings to her let her be your crutch good luck and i hope you turn you life around
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You are in a difficult position right now. Depression influences one's perceptions, and the deeper the depression the more hopeless, helpless and dark seems one's plight. Try to keep in mind that these are symptoms that can and will be alleviated once you are able to restart medication. Can anyone send you money for meds? My biggest concern is that you may become suicidal. Email me via my profile if you like.
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coping skills. im not going to bust your a-- about having kids and being young. im sure your a great mom. try to right down some goals as to what yo uhope to acomplish and what steps you "hope" to make in order to get where you hope to get to in order to start your new life
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WHY CANT YOU GO OUTSIDE? MAKE PLANS TO GO SOMEWHERE ...SEE SOMETHING.. MUSEUM/CAFE....SOMETHING......GET UP AND GET OUTSIDE!!!
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