What's the worst part?
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| Sat, 12-06-2003 - 8:40am |
I have been thinking about this illness we deal with. I have been in many studies and it is good in that I am contributing to the data about how to fix us and it is bad in that it often open wounds.
Things associated with depression:
Fatigue
Hopelessness
Sadness
Worthlessness
Lack of appetite
Becoming less social
Sighing, yawning
Unable to fulfil daily activities
Memory issues
Motivational problems
Apathetic-ness
Loss of sex drive
Lethargy
Crying
Feelings life is not worth living
Getting easily aggitated
Restlessness
Too much sleep
Too little sleep
Wow, no wonder diagnosis is hard. (My apologies for poor spelling too)(Maybe that is the depression...nope...just a poor speller...lol)
So here is my question. If you have read this far.
What is the worst part for you?
I am not fond of being a member of the "who needs a shower? " club.
I hate that I used to be an up person, who was positive all the time and now....
I hate that I used to always get the little things done..
I hate that I have to force myself to eat every darn morsel of food that I take in...
But this is me...I will post my worst part in a seperate post.
What is the worst part for you?

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Such a smart response! Not a surprise.
I hope that when that "worthless" gremlin comes calling that you come here and let us tell you how wonderful you are. Because we know you are worth while!!
Thanks for your thought provoking response.
Sending hugs and good thoughts your way,
Take care,
Lisa-)
Thanks for your answer.
Sending hugs and good thoughts your way.
Take care,
Lisa-)
Thanks for the answer.
Sending hugs and good thoughts your way.
Take care,
Lisa-)
hi...i am new to this board but not new to depression.
Smoochdog (aka Michelle)
Well I think you all have touched on things pretty well. I suppose the worst for me is never being able to predict anything. Not what I will be feeling or acting like or my energy level. I spend all my mental energy trying to do EXACTLY what I should be doing, despite all the "noise" that is my thoughts, my emotions, and my life. I'm only managing to keep it all together about half the time. I think.
Maybe the worst part is that this has been going on so long, that I don't know who I am anymore. I don't see any future except the present.
KarenMRH
Thanks for your answer to my question.
Welcome to the board.
Sending hugs and good thoughts your way.
Take care,
Lisa-)
I have to agree with everyone here, on what "erks" them about depression. I hate not being able to control my feelings and emotions. I hate the suicidal thoughts. I hate the feeling of worthlessness. I hate having to remember to take my meds regularly. I hate having to take anxiety meds. I hate having to go to the therapist. I hate crying about EVERYTHING. I hate forgetting stupid things like having to go to a meeting, or getting a report. I hate everything about depression. It really sucks. So, I can't answer your question because there's not one thing that bothers me about depression. It's literally everything. But at least you have a list now!
Good question, crappy answer!
Love ya!
Trix
Great question (((((Lisa))))). I find myself analyzing and trying to give reasons a lot too.
Love & Hugs,
Rebecca
The thing it takes from me is my ability to make good choices. It takes away my independance in being able to work and hold down a job to support myself. It drains my energy. It really affects my whole life. Somedays I feel like it will swallow me whole. Sometimes I can't think about anything except what is making me frieghtened or causeing the depression. I hate when I can't figure out what to do to make things better.
The other thing is my body will only accept meds for a short time, 3-8 months and then the doctors need to change them. I get immuned very quick. I am BiPolarII and I have mixed states. I can go on a rollercoaster ride everyday. Up an down. Sometimes I am hypomanic and feel great for a while but irritated. Then there are my suicidal thoughts days. Those are the worst. I am heading there now and trying not to. The worst part is I will always have this illness. I am hoping someday very soon it will become more managable for me and the doctors to control.
I wish everyone all the best. Take care and stay safe!
Tina~
1. I don't get enjoyment out of things anymore
2. I have no patience
3. I have no sex drive
4. I'm anti social, which I really hate. I always was an outgoing person. Now I rather be at home and not talk to anybody. A lot of times I don't even answer the phone.
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