I'm going through a major depression right now.?

Question:

So much loss, so much pain & one whole week until I can see my therapist. Does anyone have any suggestions for coping with severe depression brought on by several losses of people dear to me during this "holiday"time of year?

Answers:
Sounds like things are really difficult for you at the moment - but as your therapist would perhaps point out, having lots of folks input on something like this might actually not help you in the long term - especially if people suggest things which are in some way contradictory to idea or thoughts that your proper therapist has given you.

The following week sounds as though it could be unpleasant for you BUT if you can focus some of this emotion perhaps into writing down your thoughts as notes to show the therapist. Sort of a "feelings diary" for him/her to look at?

It might also act as an aide-memoire so when you have the next session you can remember to disuss all the points that occur to you in the week ahead.

Perhaps you could also ask about what coping mechanisms are available to you - and what options you have if you begin to feel that things are becoming too difficult to handle well.

I hope your next session helps you to move forward and to deal with your loss. As I guess has already been explanied, the grieving process involves a whole variety of emotions, loss is a BIG one as you can imagine - but there are others too. Ultimately although you will undoubtedly still miss close friends / loved ones deeply, your therapist will help you reach a point of "acceptance". That is a little way off right now perhaps but the healing process has begun, try to be as patient as you can - and do remember to ask her about coping strategies for you between visits.

sorry to hear mate

just think there are worst things that can happen . Theres one guy i knew who lost his parents and his godparents as well on the same night, imagine what hes gonna do. Everyone has hardships, life is to overcome them

(i know its easier said then done, even i have major problems like one day being able to hear fine and the next not being able to hear, ive lost around 3/4 of my hearing just like that, so imagine)

I am sorry you are having a tough time, too. My mother-in-law passed away one year ago today. It is hard on us survivors. All I can suggest is that you try to look for whatever seems good around you. Try to feel something other than pain for a short time and then build toward feeling better more of the time. My friend lost both her parents this year. This will be her first Holiday Season without them. She is an only child and was close to her folks. She and her husband must go through the estate stuff and empty out her childhood home to sell it. Not a cheerful year for them.

Try to find things to occupy your mind, even if it seems like a waste of time. Sometimes I've just played computer games or done mindless stuff just to pass the time.

Make sure you take multi-vitamins and fish oil. Fish oil is as effective as any pharmaceutical anti-depressant and it protects your heart and brain.

Good luck!

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