We thought this article sharing practical advice from people who have been diagnosed with and are treating depression was worth sharing here. Written by Tara Haelle for EverydayHealth.com, the article brings out some important points. We hope you’ll take a moment to check out this excerpt and to click through for the full article. And if you’re in Northeast Ohio and recognize yourself or someone else in this article, we hope you’ll consider contacting us for an evaluation.
2. You’re Not Alone, So Seek Help and Support
“You are not alone,” each person interviewed says.
The reality, says Harman, is that “depression is an indiscriminate mother.” It affects all different kinds of people: “the pretty ones and the not-so-pretty ones, the quick and the slow, the rich and the poor.”
Yet everyone interviewed says they battled loneliness, and emphasize the importance of support networks.
“Feeling completely alone was a huge problem for me,” Hutton says. “I started to believe I was worthless.” Going back to school helped ease her symptoms because she could focus on something new. “It didn’t completely go away, and I’ve had many setbacks since, but a new direction in life pulls me back from the worst of it.”