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MommaBear0314

1y ago

Can Depression Symptoms Ever Go Away?

Can depression symptoms ever go away or will I always feel little interest, have low energy and feel slightly sad forever? it's better than the lows but I would like to feel joy again.

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Stormshield

1y ago

FATIGUE AND STRESS MANAGEMENT. I can't emphasize these enough. They are paradigm shifters! đź’•
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Emerald_star

1y ago

I mostly feel light sadness these days and fatigue. But things that help are genuinely loving what you do (if possible) and doing things you are passionate about, taking care of myself, positive mantras, and trying to have fun. I spent so much time minimizing stress in my life which was huge to stop the cycling, but I was left joyless. It wasn’t until I filled my passion cup again and also started to play/have fun that I began actually feeling happy again. I still don’t have the intense euphoria of Hypomania, which I miss, and I still hate a lot of times I a little low, but finding true happiness through experiences that are meaningful to you is very rewarding. Hope that helps.
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Angeliquet07734

1y ago

I’d like to know the same thing because I was diagnosed at 21 and I’m now 48 and the best I’ve been able to do is feel just ok. I’m never really happy, I’m stable on the meds I take though which is good. After all these years I’m finally on a regimen that works for me. I don’t experience highs anymore or super lows I just feel blah.
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4byfour

1y ago

You will feel joy again. And you’ll feel like everything you did before was worth it. You will ❤️ It’s weird how the brain works, sometimes. But I agree with Penguin MaMa. A therapist can help you navigate your own brain so that you remember that joy a little more often. It’s really important to seek a professional that fits your needs.
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MommaBear0314

1y ago

I will talk to my therapist about shifting our sessions in that direction. Thanks for the tip.
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MommaBear0314

1y ago

Thank you for your encouragement. I am seeing a therapist and it does help a lot. I have been in therapy off and on ( mainly on) for nearly 20 years. I am stable and greatful for that. I just have this haze instead of the storm and I would like the sunshine back. Hope that makes sense.
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Penguinmama

1y ago

You could try discussing this with your therapist if you have one, but with the right treatment options & some techniques that I can show you, it could help ease the depression & sadness that you are experiencing currently.
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MommaBear0314

1y ago

what techniques do you have for me? I'm open to trying just about anything.

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