I have have very negative thoughts and feelings of depression for about four or five years. My big problem however is that i don't trust anyone with anything. I am unable to share my feelings of sadness with anyone. I do not know why i am so scared of sharing my feelings. I am getting extremely unhappy and would really like to seek help but i do not know how to overcome my fears. I have not told anyone about my extreme unhappiness for five yrs. but now i feel i need to share these feelings but do not know how to make myself open up. please help me
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Jessica, it's distressing for me to hear how sad you are and feeling unable to reach out for help...but you did just ask for help, didn't you? You can do it in real life/time too.
Push through those unfounded fears and ask for help. If you aren't able to search for a psychologist on your own, why not ask your MD for a referral? (You might need one anyway for insurance compliance.)
This type of depression doesn't improve on it's own, from what I've seen. It will continue to drag you downward into the dark spiral of hopelessness. Reach out now and begin healing and feeling better sooner.
Don't be afraid of having to open up or spill the beans on anything, just go to share your sad feelings, ok?
(((hugs)))
drjean
Jessica,
Even if you are too shy or worried to be able to vocalize your thoughts, could you print out this page and send it to a possible therapist, and ask them for help that way?
You could also ask your MD or GP, ask Jean said.
Best,
Clyde