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Q) I've had depression for about 5 years now, or what I think is depression. I feel like I'm in the bell jar, if that means anything to anyone. But I also find my depression comforting, it's like a blanket. I usually don't talk very much, or eat very much when I'm depressed, and it feels like this blanket because I don't really feel anything, I don't care about anything, so I don't never get hurt. I know my depression. But what can i do about it? went to a therapist once, and I didn't like the guy so I lied to him and refused to tell him anything. I don't see my depression as a problem, but I know there must be or else so many people wouldn't be going and seeing therapists. So what should I do about it? .

Ans ) I have suffered from depression for many years. The first decade I was depressed I did nothing about it except for self medicating myself with alcohol. I wish I had sought treatment much earlier than I did. Therapy and medication have helped me and could help you as well but you should see a psychiatrist to be properly diagnosed and treated. Some people need medication, perhaps not you but I would not close your mind to it. If medication makes you feel wierd or strange you can always stop taking it. I see a therapist and talking to him has helped a lot.
Your 'safety blanket' is a way for you to isolate yourself. Not caring about anything is called apathy and is a symptom of depression.
There are many doctors and many therapists out there, if you don't like one you can easily find another. Time is ticking on and your life is passing you by.

Ans 2 ) You don't have to be put on medication. I think you need to try going to see a therapist again. I lied to the first one I went to when I was 15. It wasn't until I was 19 and very suicidal I started to try again. Exercise they say is good for you and yoga. I have to say I was the most lazy person, but yoga and walking through the woods has helped. You also need to find something that makes you happy. If you are to the point of wanting to hurt yourself you need to get help. But if you're not to the that point they try talking to a therapist again or a support group maybe. Also spending an hour in sunlight is supposed to help too. - Blake

Ans 3) What kind of a life are you 'really' leading with this so called safety blanket???? Where are your friends, what activities do you enjoy, what makes you happy???????

It sounds as if you are fearful to come out of your blanket as to what you will find or what will be there?

If you need to keep looking for a therapist, I don't care how many times, find one you can communicate with and that will help you. You may not necessarily need medication.

There is so much more to life than what you just said, go out and get it, you deserve it, we all do.

good luck to you and please sincerely listen to this advice.

**Your last addition to the question states there is more to this than a 'safety blanket'. Go talk it out with a 'good' therapist. - Sharon

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