Help Chronic depression

[onlyanimalsaregood]

Someone has chronic depression and can explain what the difference is between it and just depression?

 

[sunny/omori]

It is a more subtle but persistent one. You can study or go to work but you feel sad most the time.

 

[S like Siren]

I have been suffering from depressive crises since 2015 ... now we are in 2022, I don't know how much time must pass to define depression as "chronic".
I would say that if it does not abandon you all your life you can say that you have suffered from chronic depression.
However I'm not sure what the difference is, I wrote without thinking too much ...

 

[sharky]

I have chronic depression for a number of years now. It's more lingering in the background most of the time, but you're never truly happy I think. I think you become somewhat numb, and it sucks.

 

[painofzed]

I've been suffering from non-stop depression since around mid 2015. I've tried every antidepressant, I've tried shrooms, I want to try Ketamine but I can't seem to find any. I'm able to go through life and work a job but just getting through the day completely drains me. I have two kids and a wife that I never spend time with because I have an overwhelming need to be alone and keep my mind occupied. If my mind is not occupied I will start thinking about killing myself, the thought that I need to die is always in the back of my head and with me. I wish daily that I had never been born, and I feel terrible for bringing children into this world because its possible one day they go through this. I have to fake every human interaction I have which is probably the most draining part of the whole thing. Sorry I know I just kind of went on a tangent but this is what Chronic Depression is like for me.

 

[onlyanimalsaregood]

Well, from time to time I get depressed. I can't tell for sure when one starts and when it ends but this has happened throughout my life. My family also has a history of depression. So I started thinking, do I have chronic depression and I don't even know? But medication helps me, it's not like those that are resistant to medication. My first depression was in my teens and now I'm almost 26 years old. And if I think about most of my life I have been more miserable than happier. What do you guys think?

It is a more subtle but persistent one. You can study or go to work but you feel sad most the time.

I have been suffering from depressive crises since 2015 ... now we are in 2022, I don't know how much time must pass to define depression as "chronic".
I would say that if it does not abandon you all your life you can say that you have suffered from chronic depression.
However I'm not sure what the difference is, I wrote without thinking too much ...

I have chronic depression for a number of years now. It's more lingering in the background most of the time, but you're never truly happy I think. I think you become somewhat numb, and it sucks.

I can relate to all of you :/ It's scary think that I can possibly have chronic depression. My mom has for sure.

 

[milly]

It is a more subtle but persistent one. You can study or go to work but you feel sad most the time.

Ok!

 

[onlyanimalsaregood]

I've been suffering from non-stop depression since around mid 2015. I've tried every antidepressant, I've tried shrooms, I want to try Ketamine but I can't seem to find any. I'm able to go through life and work a job but just getting through the day completely drains me. I have two kids and a wife that I never spend time with because I have an overwhelming need to be alone and keep my mind occupied. If my mind is not occupied I will start thinking about killing myself, the thought that I need to die is always in the back of my head and with me. I wish daily that I had never been born, and I feel terrible for bringing children into this world because its possible one day they go through this. I have to fake every human interaction I have which is probably the most draining part of the whole thing. Sorry I know I just kind of went on a tangent but this is what Chronic Depression is like for me.

That sounds awful. I'm so sorry for your suffering. I'm thankful that medication works for me. A month ago without them I couldn't even be functional. Now I can work and be minimally functional at least. I have heard great things about the results of ketamine but the impression I got was that it was too expensive, at least for me. I hope you can find something to help you deal with depression. I really wish you the best.

 

[S like Siren]

But medication helps me, it's not like those that are resistant to medication

It's already something...i wish it could be a cure for you that works.
It could be chronic depression,mental health is always a bit difficul to specifically diagnose

 

[painofzed]

That sounds awful. I'm so sorry for your suffering. I'm thankful that medication works for me. A month ago without them I couldn't even be functional. Now I can work and be minimally functional at least. I have heard great things about the results of ketamine but the impression I got was that it was too expensive, at least for me. I hope you can find something to help you deal with depression. I really wish you the best.

Thank you for your kind words, yes Ketamine is extremely expensive because insurance will not cover it. It's very cheap if you can acquire it through illicit means, but I have been unable to find a way to do that.

 

[onlyanimalsaregood]

It's already something...i wish it could be a cure for you that works.
It could be chronic depression,mental health is always a bit difficul to specifically diagnose

Yeah, you're right :/

Thank you for your kind words, yes Ketamine is extremely expensive because insurance will not cover it. It's very cheap if you can acquire it through illicit means, but I have been unable to find a way to do that.

You're welcome :) We are here for that, to support each other.

 

[bing]

I feel like chronic depression is your mind telling you it's not going to get better no matter what you try or do so it is your subconscious dragging you down. It is saying there's factors out of your control that will forever contribute to your unhappiness in society.

I feel suicide is natural for those who are absolute failures in society and understand they can't fix it

And please don't take this the wrong way but I'm not a pro lifer and they want to keep you on the hook to give you hope. It may be that you are fixable who knows there are outliers

 

[GreenTree]

Chronic depression you can barely get out of bed. You can't socialise. You want to die all the time. You can't concentrate you enjoy nothing. Mild depression you can work. Hold conversations. Experience joy. You will feel low occasionally but not for long. Chronic is persistent painful emotions which drain the life out of you.

 

[Talvikki]

Chronic depression you can barely get out of bed. You can't socialise. You want to die all the time. You can't concentrate you enjoy nothing. Mild depression you can work. Hold conversations. Experience joy. You will feel low occasionally but not for long. Chronic is persistent painful emotions which drain the life out of you.

Well said!!!

 

[onlyanimalsaregood]

I feel like chronic depression is your mind telling you it's not going to get better no matter what you try or do so it is your subconscious dragging you down. It is saying there's factors out of your control that will forever contribute to your unhappiness in society.

I feel suicide is natural for those who are absolute failures in society and understand they can't fix it

And please don't take this the wrong way but I'm not a pro lifer and they want to keep you on the hook to give you hope. It may be that you are fixable who knows there are outliers

I didn't take it the wrong way at all. And I partly agree with what you said, except that I think chronic depression must be what you described and a little more. Thank you for giving your opinion :)

 

[ShatteredSoul]

I've been suffering from non-stop depression since around mid 2015. I've tried every antidepressant, I've tried shrooms, I want to try Ketamine but I can't seem to find any. I'm able to go through life and work a job but just getting through the day completely drains me. I have two kids and a wife that I never spend time with because I have an overwhelming need to be alone and keep my mind occupied. If my mind is not occupied I will start thinking about killing myself, the thought that I need to die is always in the back of my head and with me. I wish daily that I had never been born, and I feel terrible for bringing children into this world because its possible one day they go through this. I have to fake every human interaction I have which is probably the most draining part of the whole thing. Sorry I know I just kind of went on a tangent but this is what Chronic Depression is like for me.

Very relatable!

 

[onlyanimalsaregood]

Chronic depression you can barely get out of bed. You can't socialise. You want to die all the time. You can't concentrate you enjoy nothing. Mild depression you can work. Hold conversations. Experience joy. You will feel low occasionally but not for long. Chronic is persistent painful emotions which drain the life out of you.

Thank you for the explanation. I understand a little more now :)

 

[stoiccactus]

I've been suffering from non-stop depression since around mid 2015. I've tried every antidepressant, I've tried shrooms, I want to try Ketamine but I can't seem to find any. I'm able to go through life and work a job but just getting through the day completely drains me. I have two kids and a wife that I never spend time with because I have an overwhelming need to be alone and keep my mind occupied. If my mind is not occupied I will start thinking about killing myself, the thought that I need to die is always in the back of my head and with me. I wish daily that I had never been born, and I feel terrible for bringing children into this world because its possible one day they go through this. I have to fake every human interaction I have which is probably the most draining part of the whole thing. Sorry I know I just kind of went on a tangent but this is what Chronic Depression is like for me.

wow im a parent too and 100% relate. There are absolutely zero resources for parents going thru this, other than the post-partum stuff (an example of acute depression) for moms. The support for Dads out there struggling with this is next to nothing.

No interest in ketamine but there are some places with state approved clinics like Illinois

 

[Blue_mist]

It is a more subtle but persistent one. You can study or go to work but you feel sad most the time.

Yeah right! You can function well with chronic depression like nothing wrong, wtf!!

 

[Hurt]

Chronic = more than 3 months.

I've been depressed everyday FOR YEARS. So I guess this is chronic.

 

[Lifessocruel]

I've been suffering from non-stop depression since around mid 2015. I've tried every antidepressant, I've tried shrooms, I want to try Ketamine but I can't seem to find any. I'm able to go through life and work a job but just getting through the day completely drains me. I have two kids and a wife that I never spend time with because I have an overwhelming need to be alone and keep my mind occupied. If my mind is not occupied I will start thinking about killing myself, the thought that I need to die is always in the back of my head and with me. I wish daily that I had never been born, and I feel terrible for bringing children into this world because its possible one day they go through this. I have to fake every human interaction I have which is probably the most draining part of the whole thing. Sorry I know I just kind of went on a tangent but this is what Chronic Depression is like for me.

I can relate to your situation I've been chronic depressed for over a year and have just tried Ketamine and it had a big impact definitely slept better and actually stopped bad thoughts. It definitely works but has its limits. I just took it recreationally, personally I can't see much difference in doing it like that than paying thousands for infusions. It's the same stuff just put into your body in a different way. Yeah true keeping busy is a good way to keep going but for me there won't be a sliver lining. I had such a great life not long ago and the future has evaporated. I'm living for parents I guess they've already been through alot of trauma but there is only so much punishment I can take. We didn't ask to be here after all.

 

[chocolatebar]

Chronic = more than 3 months.

I've been depressed everyday FOR YEARS. So I guess this is chronic.

Yes, this is the clinical definition. I see some people mixing the concept of lasting long with having a high intensity. Chronic means long lasting and that's it. There's not much definition for intensity because it can't be measured, like time can easily be.

 

[onlyanimalsaregood]

Yes, this is the clinical definition. I see some people mixing the concept of lasting long with having a high intensity. Chronic means long lasting and that's it. There's no much definition for intensity because it can't be measured, like time can easily be.

I see and agree

 

[outrider567]

Chronic = more than 3 months.

I've been depressed everyday FOR YEARS. So I guess this is chronic.

Coming upon 3 months for me, since she died---Today is an especially rough day for me because today is her birthday

 

[KlMeNw]

I've been suffering from non-stop depression since around mid 2015. I've tried every antidepressant, I've tried shrooms, I want to try Ketamine but I can't seem to find any. I'm able to go through life and work a job but just getting through the day completely drains me. I have two kids and a wife that I never spend time with because I have an overwhelming need to be alone and keep my mind occupied. If my mind is not occupied I will start thinking about killing myself, the thought that I need to die is always in the back of my head and with me. I wish daily that I had never been born, and I feel terrible for bringing children into this world because its possible one day they go through this. I have to fake every human interaction I have which is probably the most draining part of the whole thing. Sorry I know I just kind of went on a tangent but this is what Chronic Depression is like for me.

This is me man, except i've been in a depression (undiagnosed) for 25 years and I have 3 kids not 2. I feel your pain my friend.

 

[FinishMe]

I've been suffering from non-stop depression since around mid 2015. I've tried every antidepressant, I've tried shrooms, I want to try Ketamine but I can't seem to find any. I'm able to go through life and work a job but just getting through the day completely drains me. I have two kids and a wife that I never spend time with because I have an overwhelming need to be alone and keep my mind occupied. If my mind is not occupied I will start thinking about killing myself, the thought that I need to die is always in the back of my head and with me. I wish daily that I had never been born, and I feel terrible for bringing children into this world because its possible one day they go through this. I have to fake every human interaction I have which is probably the most draining part of the whole thing. Sorry I know I just kind of went on a tangent but this is what Chronic Depression is like for me.

I have been going through a lot of the same. I've been on about two dozen antidepressants, four right now. I tried the Ketamine treatment with my psychiatrist and didn't see any improvement after eight weeks. Similarly, I have a job and make it through each day like I'm on autopilot. I tend to feel tired and weak when I'm home. I have no kids or family. I visit my grandmother most days to see how she's doing. The rest of the time I ruminate and think about how and when I will make another attempt to put an end to myself.

 

[Flying Away]

Someone has chronic depression and can explain what the difference is between it and just depression?

Depression is depression. You can have depression constantly with periods where it is deeper and more chronic. Sometimes its chronic all the time. If you asked ten therapists I'm sure you would get ten definitions. I know i have over the past 40 years or so.

 

[Journeytoletgo]

I think I have this as I am numb and unable to cry

 

[onlyanimalsaregood]

I think I have this as I am numb and unable to cry

I'm sorry. You should see a doctor.

Depression is depression. You can have depression constantly with periods where it is deeper and more chronic. Sometimes its chronic all the time. If you asked ten therapists I'm sure you would get ten definitions. I know i have over the past 40 years or so.

I'm so sorry. This last time I am almost 3 months with depression.

 

[thefoodispoison]

Yes, this is the clinical definition. I see some people mixing the concept of lasting long with having a high intensity. Chronic means long lasting and that's it. There's not much definition for intensity because it can't be measured, like time can easily be.

Intensity can be measured, though, at least through self-reporting. The PHQ-9 is a common assessment to measure if depression is mild, moderate, or severe. Depressive episodes are different than MDD (major depressive disorder). Is the depression is mild, short term, and related to environmental factors it may be diagnosed as adjustment disorder.