How do u deal with the depression?

Well I'm suffering right now for me I haven't been able to find a medication that works I've been dealing with autoimmune diseases for a long time now and it's been tough with my hips bone on bone and getting worse and so much more menopause as well I'm scared to the get surgery but it's time.. 😥

I suffer with OCD and it's been horrible lately and the anxiety that comes with it as well as depression so for me being one with NATURE going for walks going to the Botanical Gardens or the ZOO when I'm up to it and feeling well and music, art therapy as well as dancing when I can I also have a Tongue Drum that I play I highly recommend them it's a GREAT way to release stress and feel better in some strange way it's up up lifting and I think journaling can help too 🌈

I’m in need a knee replacement due to having osteoarthritis in all my joints and it being bone on bone. Have a hard time with walks and anything that requires walking. With having Raynauds, Fibromyalgia and Sjorgens the heat makes it very difficult to. I hate feeling this way all the time. I’m only 46 and I know these things don’t care about age. I don’t feel like me at all. Thank you for letting me know what u do to help.

Hi~it is tough when it seems you are climbing one hill after another. @lovelyday gave you some great suggestions. My life turned on a dime suddenly in August of 2019 with sight loss from undiagnosed GCA. Once I got out of the Zombie stage....I thought, what am I going to do? My husband and I had separated two years earlier and I was living in Maine.
Probably my core strength comes from being a spiritual person...which only made me think harder about 'what to do with this new life.' Being on a forum in England helped...seeing how people coped...seeing people improve the quality of their lives...sheer force. Find something that gives you pleasure and do it...whatever your joy may be. I know several people in their 80s whose phone and computer are their lifeline. Talk to people, write to help and encourage people. I really hadn't thought too much about what would make me happy before..now there were limitations. The worst thing is to isolate. After about a year, I'm guessing; I started talking to a therapist. That was huge...talking to myself, I always got the same answers.
I sat one day and thought about life before, and then I buried and tried to connect the dots to make a new life. One thing you know, you never have to do it alone when you are connected on a forum with people dealing with the same issues. ??? I hope it helps because we all need to look forward to something. My very best💞

Beautifully said @grammy82 and you've lived a long life to know we ALL need each other we're ALL connected even if you live in Chicago or England we're ALL connected and its definitely a small WORLD 🌈

I believe we can overcome anything with the support of others and the mind set to go forward I've been struggling so MUCH and when I say these words I want it too be OKAY so badly and I know it NEED to do the work and I'm trying OCD is this monkey on my back that I never saw coming out of all the things that I've dealt with in my life I would have to say this is the worst to overcome it's been very hard..😔

Being one with NATURE really helps me MUSIC dancing being a FREE SPIRIT engaging with others I always talk to people even when I'm in the store I've even cried with others a the store That's just how I am I wear my HEART ❤️ on my sleeve and people are drawn to that it's not a BAD thing but it can be difficult at times when you're FREE SPIRIT and an extrovert and somebody who's so outgoing when the WORLD is just chaotic and crazy You just want everything to be okay and people to accept you and sometimes a WORLD can be cruel and not everybody is receptive so it can be difficult at times too that's when I feel the OCD at it worst when My autoimmune diseases are taking a toll on me and my family or the world is just not in balance I guess and I think I can feel it it triggers me to do these things as OCD thing so maybe we can all learn from each other and build on our strength by being one and remembering that we're not ALONE

@lovelyday
Wow...thanks for that post; it was beautiful, heartfelt, and strong. I'd never have gotten through all of this with my head somewhat together...without people just like you! That support is everything. I have a friend in Texas; she is 90 now. We lived on the same little street in the sixties...she is an inspiration to me too. She had a pacemaker put in four years ago and had two strokes. Her philosophy~~"Listen to your body, Marilyn," is what she tells me all the time, and it is true. It works.
Like you, I found I need to interact with people. I'm fortunate we have a senior center in this little town. Since I've been going there once a week, I feel better. A smile, a wave or laughter give me a lift. You can set boundaries in the world you live in.💞 AGAIN...thank you for your post!

I feel so alone. I push people away and don't mean to. I have isolated myself to the point that there is no chance for happiness. I just want it all to stop. The pain the noise the overwhelming sadness. I have no hope left and I'm scared. I will never be ok again.

I'm in my seventies now and am so much happier. I still take meds to keep me tuned up. My mess, tangled up with thyroiditis, among other junk held me back since I was about 26. My many doctors and personal trials and errors seemed pointless. I had considered the final solution, death. I felt I needed to try to get help with yet a new doctor. I was then 30. He mentioned ECT (electro convulsive therapy). Did six treatments. Saw a little help but I was scared of it to start with so I quit. I waited until I was around 50 and by then I was home in bed, everyone knew felt hopeless. I thought about ECT again. My doctor connected me with a doctor. I felt that if my insurance will pay for 18 treatments, I will do it until I ran out of money. I took 14 treatments. The people I saw go in for treatment would come back from treatments and they looked like an angel touched their faces. Their face was not twisted with agony and grief. I felt hope. As treatments went forward, I felt and looked better and better. I started a trend I felt awesome and looked happier. I stopped at 14 because I felt so wonderful, I felt this was enough for now. I did think I needed to save some just in case. I can say I would do it again, but I don't need to, now 20 years later. Let a doctor explain it all. It is very interesting how this all works. I personally recommend it if you are as sick as I was.

Good for you for not giving up...and look at you now!💞💞

@pheebz Honey, the more you isolate the louder the noise and the greater the pain. You WILL be ok, but you cannot do it on your own; you need help and guidance.
Please reach out to a crisis line to get some help.💞
You have a lot of company on this walk.💞

I feel that way too sometimes. It helps to make a “gratitude list”. My dogs also play a key role. I’d suggest volunteering at a local shelter, where you will find UNCONDITIONAL LOVE from the dogs. Staff will be SO THANKFUL to have your help and you’re focus will change away from your own troubles