Hello Everyone

[lise]

Hi all,

I am 24 years old and suffered depression for 11yrs. I have always been able to control it as it comes in episodes however my brother died last november and this has sparked anxiety and I have delevoped phobia of medication so feel like i am in a no win situation as I need them to get better but can not bring myself to take them.

sorry for ranting have never used sites before but I am just looking for some help and I suppose hope that it can get better

[georgiapeach]

hi lise. welcome here. im deeply sorry to hear about your loss. its rough loosing a family member. are you seeing a therapist at all? maybe someone to talk about your fears of meds with. sometimes if you see a councellor you might be able to get help without meds. im not saying it works all the time but for some people it will help. im sure you must know this already since you said you've been dealing with depression for 11 years now. there is always hope that things can get better, but there is no time frame on how long it will take for it to get better, but i do promise there is always a way. you must just be patient with yourself. and you werent ranting this is what this site is for... we help one another out. so i hope this was a tad bit helpful for you and i hope to see future posts from you!!! again welcome lise!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Monty]

Hi Lise,

I agree with Peach, that it may be good to try and find a counsellor. Some professional to talk to, and let out some of those feelings that are causing such disrpution in your life.

Sorry that you lost your brother last year. Since I still have all of my siblings I can't imagine just what it is you are going through. Especially, since I assume that he must have passed quite early in life (you say that you are 24.

It is good that you found this forum.
I know that there are many of us that feel a lot better, when we unload .
In no way minimizing your hurt, but maybe we can help you just by listening.

Hope to learn more about you in future posts.