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Anger turned inward is depression

THis is so true. i have been feeling so angry in the mornings. i wake up angry and i dont know why. i dont go to sleep angry. i have been depressed as well. things seem very unfair to me. i have been very hurt and treated as though i didnt matter in the first place. God has been my strenght though, and wouldnt be where i am today without Him. Thanks for these words. its helped me understand im not alone.

I wish I knew the answer. I am 66 years old and yes I have had some bad things happen in my life but I have suffered with depression since I was about 7 years old (thoughts of suicide-won't act on them) I feel angry all the time but have no real reason. Everything gets blown out of proportion yet If someone asked you about me they would say "shes so sweet" they have no idea the h I live in and I cannot explain it. Had therapy, medication doesn't work. Hate feeling so depressed and horrible all the time. If you find an answer, let me know. I am involved with church and always have been so its not spiritual, I know the Lord and why I am here. Lost a husband, remarried (a good man) but he innocently drives me nuts. All I can think of is that I want to be with the first one.

It is all very true! I carry alot of anger from the past and the abuse I have gone through, but can't seem to be angry at the right people. Instead I turn it inward...and well it's just like all the negatives you described. Fortunately, I am going to counseling and trying to change and work on this..it's a struggle but It's necessary in order to live a happier and healthier life. I say continue to pray and find creative and healthy ways to deal with anger(art, exercise, yoga, punching bad, w/e) to everyone dealing with this.

I WENT THROUGH SEVERE DEPRESSION BLAMING MYSELF FOR THE DEATHS OF MY FATHER AND BROTHER WHICH WAS REDICULOUS CONCIDERING I HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH IT !ALWAYS BLAMING MYSELF, WHAT IF, MAYBE I COULD HAVE , ETC ! IT WAS DESTROYING ME MENTALLY AND PHYSICALLY !LONG STORY SHORT , AFTER BEING DRUGGED WITH MEDS FOR 4 YEARS AND LOTS OF THERAPY I WEANED MYSELF OFF OF THEM I DID EXACTLY WHAT IS SAID HERE ( LET IT GO ).THIS DOESN'T MEAN I DON'T LOVE OR MISS THEM ! I HAD TO LEARN THIS . IF YOU DONT LET IT GO YOU WILL NEVER HEEL OR BE ABLE TO MOVE ON !