Thanks for sharing, just that alone can help a lot. While not as severe as you I too have suffered with depression for 20+ years (I'm 53). Mine isn't real severe, never attempted suicide but it just makes me feel sick and very tired a lot. I had went to doctor because I felt very ill and thought maybe I had cancer or something very serious and when he told me he thought it was depression I thought he was nuts but a month after taking medication I felt like a million bucks. I take a low dose of Zoloft daily and have been pretty good. Only problem is I've tried to go off it and end up right back feeling sick. Last time I went off it and went back was a real pain. Taking it again took me about 2 weeks of going through feeling horrible until it finally kicked in and I was feeling better. So I have pretty much accepted the fact I'll probably have to take it for the rest of my life.
Pets can sure help ALOT. I have a large female newfoundland that is just amazing for this. She is so loving and will hug right up too you and you just can't help but feel immensely better when she's around. While snakes aren't really cuddly or anything just having an animal that relies on you for their care is an huge help.
I wish you the best of luck in your coping with this illness. It can be very trying and many don't understand how it affects people and their lives. NEVER feel you can't reach out for help from someone, sometimes that alone can help BIG TIME!!!
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