Depression

florida2015

I was having trouble getting out of bed a lot of mornings prior to having my lumpectomy 3 weeks ago. I am empty nester as of this year which hit me hard, haven't worked in years because I have a daughter with Aspergers who is away Attending a program. Have tried antidepressants and therapy. Nothing seems to pull me out of this and now I have Bc. I also have an18 year old daughter my youngest who left for college in another stAte

I feel awful. Can anyone relate

eheinrich

Yup. I was diagnosed with recurrent depression, I will be on meds forever, in 1998. Both daughters are in school - one in med school in Chicago, one in college in sf. I've been unemployed for 1.5 years, separated after 24 years since July. Now this.....

Hang in there. The ladies on the discussion boards have helped a lot. I don't post terribly often but reading what others are going through helps me keep perspective and remind me that I'm not alone.

hugs

eileen

wintersocks

Yes, i really relate to this too. My 21 year old is away at uni and my 17 yrs old has decided to live with his Dad, I did not work for many years as I looked after the boys. I do now have a part time job, which I believe is saving me. Florida 2015, I struggle to get out of bed too, on many days. I am on anti depressants for many years and increased dose since bc.

Eileen, it's really hard to be separated too, especially when the ex seems to be having such a good time!.

I did go for a long walk yesterday and I felt a lot better, but it really is such an effort. I hate to live like this, but I am at a loss to know what to do. How can we make things better?

fizzdon52

Hi guys, it seems BC and depression can go hand in hand, and for those of us who already suffered from depression it is doubly hard. I find doing hobbies really helps me. I work full time though so just do my hobbies in the weekend. I sew, crochet and garden. Sounds really boring doesn't it but I love the things I create. I also find having a dog and a cat to love really helps. I'm a bit of an empty nester as well. My son is only home every two weekends and my daughter is usually at her boyfriends. My husband left me 5 years ago so I have had to completely re-invent my life. I certainly didn't think BC would be a part of it. Can you guys get a dog or a cat? Can you learn a new hobby? I've also heard that exercise can really help with depression. In my case it has been just over a year from my diagnoses, and I feel I am finally starting to put it all behind me. I have joined a group of friends (single ladies like me) and we go to a pub every Thursday night for a couple of drinks. We have met heaps of lovely people and have a lot of fun. You have to push to get out of your comfort zone. I know it's easier said than done and I wish you all the best of luck.