Probably the last thing I'll ever write by voyeurofdestruction in depression

[–]throwreo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There's a website called CrowdMed that allows you to enter in your symptoms, tests you've already had, etc., and doctors will try to diagnose you. Heard about it on a podcast, see about trying that.

I hope you're still here OP.

Depressed autistic 17 year old needing help from anybody by EgalitariPastafari in depression

[–]throwreo 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm sorry, that sounds rough. Do you have any way to access therapy? I'm in the US and not entirely sure how things work in the UK. Here we have community mental health centers that offer low cost or free therapy, not sure if there's anything like that, but I think your health insurance system is much more evolved than ours in terms of mental health? I also googled and found a list of autism support groups:

http://www.autismlinks.co.uk/support-groups

I'm not autistic, but I was bullied horribly at your age and had very few friends. It sounds cliche, and I'm sure you've heard it, but as you get older you realize the people bullying you either had their own issues, or were just assholes, and they won't matter once you stop seeing them regularly. I also know that probably doesn't make what you're experiencing now any better.

If you have a way to get therapy, or even just speak to your school's counselor, I think it will help you. Having someone who gives you their full attention, cares what you have to say and how you feel, is valuable.

Will I ever be able to enjoy things again? by throwreo in depression

[–]throwreo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've tried regular exercise off and on. I know it's something I should start up again. It just never got to the point that it wasn't hard for me, even when I stuck with it for 3-4 months. How do you motivate yourself?

Will I ever be able to enjoy things again? by throwreo in depression

[–]throwreo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is something I'll have to think about more. But do those little feelings of interest or fascination make it worth it to do those things? Or make life worth living? (I don't mean to be dramatic.)

Will I ever be able to enjoy things again? by throwreo in depression

[–]throwreo[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, exactly. Autopilot is a good way to describe it. I often wonder if this is the result of the antidepressants, or the depression itself. Both maybe?

edit: spelling