@Brenda5. It's hard work. I've had depressive episodes in the past, my GP tells me it is a chemical imbalance which is why she has had me try a variety of antidepressants. All well and good if I have a crash for no obvious reason, but when I feel like shit because my life has fallen over I'm not sure that drugs that make me feel like I am under water are that helpful. It seems like I'm putting a band-aid on a gunshot wound and hoping everything will work itself out.
I guess we can only try. I'd say that though I'm depressed, it's more a case of PTSD. It's been a very tough six months both mentally and physically. That it's my second time doesn't help. I feel shell shocked and don't want to feel numb on top of that so I'm resisting the meds for now. That may change. It's like one thing after another going wrong and we are completely out of control. Best of luck, I think that's all that any of us need now. Marg xxx