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I have been diagnosed with Major depression with psychotic features (I see, hear and feel things that others can't). My friends say that it is all in my head and that I'm just making an excuse as to why I choose to be depressed and I can prevent it. Is this true? Am I making of all of this up? If I am, what are some things I can try in order to not choose to be depressed? If I'm not making this up and my friends just don't like it, then what can I do to help myself not be so depressed so I can get through the day?
Here's the situation:
I am no longer interested in hobbies that I used to like (example: video games, drawing, reading, writing, phototraphy). I also am crying off and on throughout the day. I can barely eat or sleep. If I do get to sleep, I have trouble staying asleep. I see shadow people and they constantly talk and touch me keeping me up all night to where I can't sleep. I basically get out of bed to go to work and when I get home, I just sit and do nothing.
My husband is understanding of my situation and is also trying to help me find a coping skill to master so my depression cannot control me any more.
My real Question is: What are some good coping skills do deal with my mental disorder? (link)
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Firs thing, your friends are absolutely incorrect! In no way do I mean this to be offensive, but if your friends are telling you that you are making your depression (psychotic or not) up- then they are not a great bunch of friends.
As somebody who has suffered tremendously through depression, psych hospitals and all- I know it can be extremely difficult to deal with depression and it can be even harder to indulge in the depth of your depression with people, no matter how close to you they are. Being depressed is in no way a choice. It is however, a choice to get help and live with your depression, but nothing is going to ever make you "un-depressed".
There are medications you can take to manage your depression, but this usually entails seeing specialized psychologists, which can be hard to come by. Also they can be very, very expensive. The best way in my opinion, that I have learned works far better than any medication that can be prescribed- is surrounding yourself with positive influence.
This probably sounds nearly impossible, after all when you are depressed you start to become irritable and the things you used to love you lose interest in. Find your niche, that thing that gets you through the day. Take every day just ten seconds at a time, tell yourself you can push through it. It is also extremely important for you to take care of yourself! No matter how many people tell you that you are crazy, or call you a liar- only you know how you are feeling.
At the end of the day, if the best decision you can make for yourself is to cut people out of your life, you should do it. Your husband being understanding of the situation is a great thing, but there will most likely be days where your husband lashes out at you for being the way you are. This does not mean he hates you, or he is mad at you per-say- he will most likely do this because he doesn't understand it on a personal level.
Seeing something and understanding the text-book behind it, does mean somebody understands the reality of it. Some things I do when I get depressed are-
1.) Talk to somebody (as cliche as it sounds, I find it helps!) But it has to be somebody who will listen
2.) Go for a walk
3.) Write down my feelings (No, this is not just something children do! It really helps!)
4.) Take a hot bath, light some candles, and open your mind to all of your problems and come up with a logical and safe solution for them.
5.) Anything distracting. Shopping, watching a movie, baking, etc.
I hope that these all helped, and never feel ashamed for the way you are feeling. For any more questions/advice feel free to visit my column and ask any questions you may have.
~Kenzieanonymous
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Thanks. I thank you for not telling me to go get help. If I could have help I would . Thanks for helping me for free :)
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