Depression Leading to Suicide
Is it Just the Blues or Depression? It's quite normal to feel down time to time, however, sometimes you feel like you just can't snap out of it.
Does that sound like you? Have you been feeling low for a long period of time? It could be depression and a doctor is the best to diagnose this for you.
Here are some signs that it could be depression:
Males and Females have different symptoms and teens have their set of symptoms.
Treatment therefore needs to be individualised by your doctor.
Sometimes a trial and error of different medication is prescribed.
Many doctors encourage psychotheraphy as a means of releasing frustrating thoughts.
If you recognize the signs of depression in yourself or a loved one, take some time to explore the many treatment options.
In most cases, depression can be treated -though it is a long healing process.
My personal story I have been suffering from depression for over 2 years now.
There were many diagnosis bee depression and anxiety came into play.
I was told my tiredness and irregular sleep patterns were due to chronic fatigue syndrome.
My negative thoughts were said to be because of my upbringing in a negative environment and much more.
Two years ago I separated from my husband following him finding out about me having an affair.
I had made a mistake and got into a relationship with someone for 4 months while my husband was away in another country.
It was a big mistake and I regret it till today - but there is nothing I can do to turn time back.
I wish the affair never happened - but it was a mistake and there is no way I can erase that/ After being separated for a year, we decided to give our marriage another try for the sake of our two beautiful children.
So we moved back together.
The problem is - he can't get over the affair and gets really down and subsequently aggressive or at times becomes the total opposite and keeps to himself.
Every now and then he starts questioning me about the details of the affair of which I have forgotten as it was 6 years ago.
Recently, we had a row and he dished out the affair again and interrogated me for 12 hours continuously.
I couldn't take it anymore.
When I had the chance to leave the house to pick my kids up from school, I bought a pack of Phenergan and took all 50 tablets at once.
I fell into a coma.
When I woke up, I was in the Intensive Care Unit at the hospital unable to speak as I had tubes all over.
My heart had apparently stopped and I was intubated with a breathing tube to help me breathe.
I cried when I woke up because I had really wanted to die - that's the only way the subject of the affair will never be brought up again.
I tried tugging at all the tubes but it was all in vain.
There was one moment though that I will never forget - the look on the faces of my children when they came into the Intensive Care Unit and burst into tears.
I swore to myself at that time, that I will never do it to them again.
Since coming home, things have not been any easier between my husband and me.
He still talks about the affair all the time - but I have learnt how to divert my attention to my children and find the joy and purpose of living.
I now have a nurse that visits me every week to talk about things -sometimes you just feel better after talking.
I also have a crisis plan in place so that I know how to stop myself from trying to take my own life again.
For those of you who are suffering from depression, I urge you to seek medical help as the thoughts of suicide come flooding in to you when things get overwhelming.
Remember it is always good to talk so do find a confidante whom you can talk to.
If you have been in a similar situation before, please do share your story on my blog.
Does that sound like you? Have you been feeling low for a long period of time? It could be depression and a doctor is the best to diagnose this for you.
Here are some signs that it could be depression:
- You find it hard getting out of bed in the morning because there seems nothing to look forward to
- Negative thoughts keep pervading your mind
- Your sleep patterns are disturbed - you either sleep too little or too much
- You smoke more or consume more alcohol
- You are irritable and more aggressive than before
- Exercise is the last thing on your mind
- You've lost pleasure in doing things you enjoyed doing before
- You are contemplating suicide (seek medical help immediately if this is the case - read my story below)
Males and Females have different symptoms and teens have their set of symptoms.
Treatment therefore needs to be individualised by your doctor.
Sometimes a trial and error of different medication is prescribed.
Many doctors encourage psychotheraphy as a means of releasing frustrating thoughts.
If you recognize the signs of depression in yourself or a loved one, take some time to explore the many treatment options.
In most cases, depression can be treated -though it is a long healing process.
My personal story I have been suffering from depression for over 2 years now.
There were many diagnosis bee depression and anxiety came into play.
I was told my tiredness and irregular sleep patterns were due to chronic fatigue syndrome.
My negative thoughts were said to be because of my upbringing in a negative environment and much more.
Two years ago I separated from my husband following him finding out about me having an affair.
I had made a mistake and got into a relationship with someone for 4 months while my husband was away in another country.
It was a big mistake and I regret it till today - but there is nothing I can do to turn time back.
I wish the affair never happened - but it was a mistake and there is no way I can erase that/ After being separated for a year, we decided to give our marriage another try for the sake of our two beautiful children.
So we moved back together.
The problem is - he can't get over the affair and gets really down and subsequently aggressive or at times becomes the total opposite and keeps to himself.
Every now and then he starts questioning me about the details of the affair of which I have forgotten as it was 6 years ago.
Recently, we had a row and he dished out the affair again and interrogated me for 12 hours continuously.
I couldn't take it anymore.
When I had the chance to leave the house to pick my kids up from school, I bought a pack of Phenergan and took all 50 tablets at once.
I fell into a coma.
When I woke up, I was in the Intensive Care Unit at the hospital unable to speak as I had tubes all over.
My heart had apparently stopped and I was intubated with a breathing tube to help me breathe.
I cried when I woke up because I had really wanted to die - that's the only way the subject of the affair will never be brought up again.
I tried tugging at all the tubes but it was all in vain.
There was one moment though that I will never forget - the look on the faces of my children when they came into the Intensive Care Unit and burst into tears.
I swore to myself at that time, that I will never do it to them again.
Since coming home, things have not been any easier between my husband and me.
He still talks about the affair all the time - but I have learnt how to divert my attention to my children and find the joy and purpose of living.
I now have a nurse that visits me every week to talk about things -sometimes you just feel better after talking.
I also have a crisis plan in place so that I know how to stop myself from trying to take my own life again.
For those of you who are suffering from depression, I urge you to seek medical help as the thoughts of suicide come flooding in to you when things get overwhelming.
Remember it is always good to talk so do find a confidante whom you can talk to.
If you have been in a similar situation before, please do share your story on my blog.
