Expert: Kindred Beisinger penname K D Elizabeth Beisinger - 12/24/2007

Question
Hi, I'm a 25 working adult who has been enduring depression for the past years. But it get worst till I cant get out to work and have to stay in bed recently. Here's a brief recape of what leads me to depression.
I was bought up by my single mum who sexually abused me when I was young. However she died in prison when I was 12. Under the hand of my stepparents was worst, I was abused physically almost everyday other day. I left and found my own makeshift home at age of 18. I have nocturnal bedwetting till this age and I have erectile disfunction. All this make my adulthood increasingly difficult, I can't help but negative emotions keep surfacing till my mind can't have any sort of peace. I become isolated for a year now,I couldnt socialise at all and work. My mind just keep me away from the living in this moment.

Answer
Dear Clemence,
I am not a psychologist or psychotherapist, but what you have described sounds like a post traumatic stress situation, rather than simple depression.  Although there are herbs that may enhance one's mood, I think you could really benefit from counseling.  Not the kind of counseling that dwells on the past, but something that could help you address the past, then find productive ways to move on toward peace and productivity in your life.
I am going to include a page in my website that addresses mental health and if you would like to contact me further, I will be happy to assist you in any way I can.
Kind Regards,
Kindred
www.eingedi.us/MindofMessiah.html