I am profoundly depressed!

I feel like I’m doing everything I’m supposed to do— not skipping meals, cooking a lot, working, exercising, having hobbies and friends, taking my meds, and still I’m struggling. Anxiety, depression, and eating disorder tendencies/terrible body image are still negatively affecting my life.

Even though I’m having more good days due to my healthier routine, when I have bad days, (or more commonly, nights), it wrecks me for a few days. I’m trying to figure out what to say to my therapist and psychiatrist at my next appointments but I just feel like what else can I really do? More meds, different meds, who knows, it feels like a crapshoot.

The desire to give in to the depression is so, so strong and it’s pulling on me so badly that I’m near tears at my desk just thinking about it.

Hi NAS80442, I'm sorry to hear that you're going through such a challenging time. If you feel that you might need some further support with your mental health, you can find advice and information on how to go about seeking help, including links to other resources and details of helplines and listening support services, here: https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/mental-health/seeking-help. 

All the best,

Anna Mod

Hi NAS80442, I'm sorry to hear that you're going through such a challenging time. If you feel that you might need some further support with your mental health, you can find advice and information on how to go about seeking help, including links to other resources and details of helplines and listening support services, here: https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/mental-health/seeking-help. 

All the best,

Anna Mod