Does the depression ever get you too far down that you feel you can't get back up?

As soon as I read this question I was like "was that even a question?" It's just I've gotten so low in my hole I couldn't even see the light anymore so, yes, I've felt as though I couldn't get back up and it felt more than impossible.

Yeah, it used too. I really was in a sad place In Jan 08. I needed to start taking medication and went to see a therapist. I have a deep fear of 1:1 relationships, so I started with group therapy. This helped -- I learned to relate more in a group, and I needed that. Then I transitioned to an individual therapist. Without this, I think I would not have made it through 2008.

I still struggle with depression even to this day. It started in the 80's and I hit a bottom of no return. It took years of holding on for my children, and God's help. After years of painful memories, I would occationally see glimps of light. Today I have some sunny days and joy with my grandchildren.

yes, all the time. mostly when I think about the losses in my life and the regrets. A few months back I swallowed a bottle of pills even. But I'm still here and yeah it can be tough but I get through it with the friends I have and by using my sense of humor. Hell that's how my friiends drag me back from the edge most of the time by doing a pratical joke on someone.

Yep, but so far I've gotten back up every time.

Keep asking for help. I find that the demons set upon me when I keep to myself because I think I shouldn't bother anyone.

whateer you do dont drink alcohol as it just makes it worse......there will be a ray of sunshine soon but you ned to take anti depressants and seek counselling.

Wow, I feel that way now. I guess that since my holiday vacation is over I now need to face the real world and it is freaking me out. I want the holidays back so badly. I loved when everyone was calm and happy during the holidays. Now it seems like everyone is conditioning themselves back again and as horrific as ever. I guess I just need to get back into the swing of things. This too shall pass!!

So as you can see, you have a lot of company in here. Meds helped me so I can handle things better.

Yes it does, but eventually you do come through the other side. It can be a long long ride through that dark tunnel. The light at the other end does come and you do recover.

I'm going through that right now. I've suffered from Depression for many years,, did the therapy and meds thing, but for some reason, this past year it has gotten pretty bad. I use to be able to pull out of it. I know I'm going to get the usual,," Talk to a Counselor" or " Have you Tried Medication", ect.. Yes,, I've done it all, but the one thing you can't change is life. In just this past year, my health has deteriorated immensely, I lost a very dear friendship that can never be repaired, I lost my beloved Pom of 15 years (that really broke me), I've absolutely NO support from what little family I have left,, It's just overwhelming. I have fought this for years, but now,, I don't seem to have any fight left anymore. I would never do anything stupid,, I'm just so damn tired, ya know? I also have Scleroderma, and incurable skin disease, which I have dealt with most of my life, and it's attacking by body completely now,, so, no, there are some things you cannot change. All I can do now is ask God to give me strength,, and hope he listens.

Yes, especially after the holidays. Like now. Ugh.

yes. I can not see the future although I know it is behind me. I know the way in front of my eyes are sunshine, but I only see around me is black and I am walking alone. There are so many luxury things people said to me . If there is any definition about luxury thing. I will only tell you that is happiness. That is the only thing I can not feel I will get it.

it can

Yeah, but a big part of life's being unafraid to fall. Like Rusted said, I've gotten back up every time so far. I see no reason to deviate from such a well-established pattern in my benefit.

Yes, I have been down and have not been able to get out of it. Depression is only partially to blame for it. I believe depression is just a side effect of all my real problems.

Yes, I have.

yap.... i am feeling exactly this way. i don't like to think, but sometimes.. i can only see darkness... what a.....
but i can't help it. ...X

yep. thats how it works. if you felt you could get back up, you wouldnt be depressed, you'd be sad, or upset, or something else.

Hell, yeah! Been down there so long that the gutter looked like home.