Depression Support Group

I am so sorry you are feeling so much dispair. It would really be great if we could just get snatched up out of our situations and put somewhere that we can thrive. One day at a time! A few drops of water to add to the bucket each day! Of course, I would rather have cupfuls--it would fill up a lot quicker! I am sure you would, too! So we could feel and see visible proof that things are changing. I guess just looking at what we can do each day--also find a little relaxation to ease the pain. Sometimes we are so stressed or feel we have done nothing to deserve enjoyment.

Do you have a pet? My cats know when I'm down and give me joy. If you have a dog, go to a dog park--you might meet some new people.

I understand the loneliness as we moved a couple of years ago to a smaller town where everyone is in their little circle of friends. It's been a slow process and still not easy for me. I wish you the best. Hugs.

Sometimes making a list of the good things help me.

Easy and simple as -

I am grateful for:

My 3 cats
Being warm tonight
having a soft pillow
having a vehicle
having a hamburger when I want
No one irritating me
No one punishing me
and could make a very long list :)

well as you can see... I like gratitude lists...they do help me...Now granted most times I have to almost force myself to do it...but I do it.

You always have someone to talk to here. And you can always make new girl friends. Just make sure that you keep using the resources available to you (us) when you are feeling this way.

im sorry, that can feel like a real circle of pain. just looking for a job alone can be a very sad and depressing time. dont know what kind of work you have been doing but have you looked in other places for jobs, outside your local area? have you ever thought about trying to return to school, i thought there were some incentive programs and help available noe to do that.

i cant understand parents and friends that forget a person when things stay dark for long periods of time. i mean this isnt how you want it, you didnt ask to bein the position of now needing a job, pple are so self centered, i just dont get it.

wish i had some easy answers for you, ive been there with the job thing at one point in my life, i have no one as well so i relate to how that feels too. do you think possibly a med change might help you feel better? trying to search for a job when down is very hard. im sorry i hope you can get a 2nd wind. try not to think of everything all at once like this, i know its hard, but it just overwhelms one more and makes one feel worse than before. im guilty of it too, so i know its not easy. pets are a good help too, they love truly, no agendas, no lies. they are great friends, better than 99.9 percent of pple ive known.

first, you need a job, so you dont have the financial end to worry about so much, try and make just that your priority. after that when you feel more stable, things might begin to work themselves out, i mean by meeting pple, working on sliming down again etc.

best wishes

I am oh so lonely as well. I have the love and support of my family but they've done so many things to me in the past that it's almost hard to accept. i just found this site the other day and im glad i did. Im here for u.

There are not that many good jobs out there at the moment. Do not know what your experience or training is. Sometimes we have to find meaning, purpose, and enjoyment outside of our jobs--hope for the best in your search-but you are not alone in this search.

I know how u feel. I have noone also. I put on a mask to function. i have good days and some baaad days. i think talking here helps alot it brings things out in the open, gives it air. keep talking here! dont sink too low ok?

thank you so much for your kindness

i wish i could take you with me during the days which are so bleak and stressful

and i feel so empty

and full of pain literally

today when i read that unemployment would be extended by congress

i started to cry

very hard

because i realized that was my lifeline

i have been temping at a company

for two weeks

which had said they would consider hiring me full time

but nothing they have said has been true

and i have been doing grunt work

none of the work i was really hired to do

and this was my one big chance to get a great opportunity

with people who are friends of the family

and even they do not want to hire me

which just makes me so sad

and feel so worthless it's beyond belief

on top of the pain from the car accident

and the stress of moving soon

and not having any friends to just call and cry to on the phone

and driving home alone in agony

in the parking lot that is rush hour traffic

i am not sleeping these days

i did not sleep the past couple of days

my sleeping pills do not work

i feel like i am being punished

and i have to stay up

for good

that is my penance

for pain

on the inside

and on the outside

tomorrow

no one will notice my tears

xx

I'm glad that the unemployment was extended so hopefully that will bring some relief. I'm sorry you're in so much pain. ((hugs))