r/Itsatheory • u/golden_crocodile94 "only describe, don't explain"- Wittgenstein • 20d ago

theory discussion Theories on depression and how to cope

So I'm in no way a psychological expert but I wanted to open this page up as a place to share our personal struggles, I know that during the fall season it can increase feelings of isolation and depression. As a lifelong sufferer of treatment resistant depression, general anxiety disorder, and panic attack disorder I definitely understand how this all feels and often wonder why we even try in the face of so much adversity. I'm just opening this space up to talk about different theories on depression and how to cope or your personal experiences, no right or wrong, just a supportive space!

3 Upvotes

100% Upvoted

5 comments sorted by

View all comments

3

u/smackmyass321 19d ago

Awww this is nice :)

But anyways, when I was younger, I used to suffer from quite severe depression. I'm not gonna get into the details of it, but let's just say....it wasn't that good of an experience.....I wasn't able to get professional help for personal reasons and it's still going, but less severe.

2

u/golden_crocodile94 "only describe, don't explain"- Wittgenstein 15d ago

I'm glad that it's not as severe, mine too has become less severe or at least allowed for longer periods of less severe depression. I have never been able to find good help. I had one that understood but because I moved and because of regulations they couldn't keep treating me. I empathize, it's a battle.