newly realized depression

bubblybrunette · Post by **bubblybrunette** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 11:35 am

ok guys...for so long i have suffered with anxiety. my worrying or scary thinking doesnt surprise me anymore. but now im noticing new symptoms of depression. luckily its not serious. i just feel kind of mopey and tired and melancholy. and it feels really bad. any suggestions?

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 11:47 am

I was the same way, anxiety was my big thing but now the depression has set in. Just keep trying to stay positive and know things will get better. It's okay to have a bad day and feel down as long as you can see it as just that...just a bad day that will pass.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 12:31 pm

Try to make a conscious effort to do something good for yourself everyday. I've been excercising almost everyday since the end of October. That makes me very really good, energized and proud that I'm taking care of my body. I find other nice things to do for myself. I may buy myself some pretty flowers so I can enjoy smelling them and looking at them. I bought myself a pair of shoes a couple weeks ago that I considered really expensive. Noramlly I wouldn't treat myself but I needed good workout shoes and had finally decided to get what I need. It's simple things that you can do for yourself to help get ouf of a depression.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 12:49 pm

I too have had anxiety, panic attacks and scary thoughts for so long that's its not surprising. What does surprise me is that over the last few days I am becoming aware of depression.(I'm on week 7 of the program). I always thought I was of the 20 % who had anxiety but did not suffer with depression. Anxiety to me is not as scary as depression. I worry about dying or hurting myself but it causes me immense anxiety and I know its anxiety. What scares me is if I have these scary thoughts with depression does that mean I;m suicidal. Even just typing that makes me feel panicky. Can anyone else relate? I know if I try to explain this to my very supportive family they look at me like I'm crazy. Thank you. Take care and God Bless.