VerbJones

VerbJones t1_j258ugu wrote

For the record, I am 52. Was diagnosed with depression a few years ago. There is a difference between feeling down and depression. Depression is an illness, the same as any other physical ailment. Sure, you can fight it, and some win without help, but the majority don’t. Had it not been for lol the help I got, I would have killed myself last year.

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VerbJones t1_j257xga wrote

That sucks, but can’t say I am surprised. Doctors have such a hard time with mental health. If you think it might be depression (I am going through that now) ask for medication. I did. It got better, and now it’s not. Sadly it’s so much work for us patients. We have to fight. Doctors are overwhelmed, and they don’t know everything. Google your symptoms, go back to the doctor and demand help. If you have access to a therapist, go talk to one. That can be a game changer

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