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Originally Posted by Babyblue
I have been depressed for the past week. I had a major disruption in my life. and I am scared and don't know what to do. Please do not ask what had happened, but I just need some advice on how to get through a very dark time.
I have considered in getting some sort of counseling to help me and my children.
as I'm typing right now I am in tears. and don't know what to do. I know I am depressed because I can not eat, I can not sleep. Today was the first full day of work I had in a week. and it was hard to do that. I am not giving up my job or my life. I am just scared and sad right now. and sick of feeling this way.
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It sounds as if you are experiencing "situational depression". That is a depression related to a traumatic event in your life. It does not require medication to manage it, but, please, Babyblue, seek counseling for yourself and your children. Children, in particular, will often hide their depression because they don't want to further upset a parent, and as a consequence, suffer more consequences. Please, seek counseling. The first step is reaching out, and you have done that. If you want to talk with me on pm, I am available to you.