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<blockquote data-quote="Mep" data-source="post: 1176200" data-attributes="member: 211362"><p>I hope you're able to get some good help for it. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> At least know you're not alone. </p><p></p><p>I have been told I have depression and anxiety but both clinical psychs I saw previously claim that I'm not clinically depressed because I'm functioning fine. They say I'm depressed though and it's circumstantial as to why I'm depressed (eg. I'm depressed because of limitations illness has brought for me really). But when I look back on my life I've had a lot of bad stuff happen and I think I definitely have had bouts of depression. These days I'm quite isolated due to illnesses and outside of work I don't see that many people, if any. I don't mind saying that, I'm honest about what I go through. </p><p></p><p> I think most of the time I deal with numbness and shut my emotions down. I'm extremely tired a lot but I think that could be related to a number of things and not just depression as such. I can't really cry or laugh because that triggers spasms on me. I have to be very upset to cry and when I do I pay for it. So I just think it is best to shut out feelings a lot of the time. When I have the down feelings I try and distract myself. Unlike most I can't easily do counselling as talking is a problem for me. I tried to get counselling online but so far I have only managed to get those emergency counsellors who just ask are you ok, here's a link about depression, see you later. So I can't be bothered at the moment seeking any help with it. </p><p></p><p>I get the impression noone in my real life has a darn clue about what I deal with... not their fault as they don't have my lot in life. I think my faith helps me with my mental health, gives me hope anyhow. But I think depression is common for people with chronic illness. I think the biggest thing is acknowledging you need help and getting it if you're able to.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Mep, post: 1176200, member: 211362"] I hope you're able to get some good help for it. :) At least know you're not alone. I have been told I have depression and anxiety but both clinical psychs I saw previously claim that I'm not clinically depressed because I'm functioning fine. They say I'm depressed though and it's circumstantial as to why I'm depressed (eg. I'm depressed because of limitations illness has brought for me really). But when I look back on my life I've had a lot of bad stuff happen and I think I definitely have had bouts of depression. These days I'm quite isolated due to illnesses and outside of work I don't see that many people, if any. I don't mind saying that, I'm honest about what I go through. I think most of the time I deal with numbness and shut my emotions down. I'm extremely tired a lot but I think that could be related to a number of things and not just depression as such. I can't really cry or laugh because that triggers spasms on me. I have to be very upset to cry and when I do I pay for it. So I just think it is best to shut out feelings a lot of the time. When I have the down feelings I try and distract myself. Unlike most I can't easily do counselling as talking is a problem for me. I tried to get counselling online but so far I have only managed to get those emergency counsellors who just ask are you ok, here's a link about depression, see you later. So I can't be bothered at the moment seeking any help with it. I get the impression noone in my real life has a darn clue about what I deal with... not their fault as they don't have my lot in life. I think my faith helps me with my mental health, gives me hope anyhow. But I think depression is common for people with chronic illness. I think the biggest thing is acknowledging you need help and getting it if you're able to. [/QUOTE]
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