Depression Support Group

What you are feeling is the same thing most if not all of us have felt at some recent period. Some of us feel suicidal every other day. Think clearly if you can. I will be ok tommorow, I have loving friends on Daily Strength. Are you being seen by a professional and are you on medications. Please respond as soon as you get this

yes i see a professional and i take meds. but its still not enuff. i dont know what im doing. i am unemployed, dont know which direction im heading in. i am not comfortable being the age i am. i feel like im still a teenager. i recently spent 9 months in another city on the other side of the country and loved it there think it would be better if i went back there but i fear the dreadful loneliness of it, i dont have the courage to do it yet. i have been doing theta healing which was helpful for me in the past, just starting up again. i have a job interview on monday, but i feel weird about starting a new job here then only doing it for a little while, quitting it and moving back to this other city. all my family is here in perth, but its so boring here it makes me depressed. melbourne is wonderful i wish i could live there and be safe and happy there but its overwhelming i know quite a few ppl, but i dont wanna get all depressed and clingy on them. i feel like a freak. i came back to perth cos i freaked out now evevrything has fallen down into a hole. i am an idiot i was doing so well i ruined everything.

You haven't ruined everything. You have closed a door and opened a new one. Look forward, set small goals and reward yourself when you achieve those little goals. I don't know what your beliefs are but I give my hangups,habits and hurts to God. I can't handle it all alone and others can't do it for me. Anyway, look ahead, what small goal can you set and realistically hope to acheive in the near future, like tomorrow?

i just dumped a guy cos i thought he was an alcoholic. but i feel bad about doing it. he was so sweet.

i havent opened a new door. there is no small thing i can do for myself. i am all alone.

Wrong! You have me! I will not let you be alone right now. I want you to be ok. That is your door to open and your little goal to set. Being ok until tommorow.

Patt, I have the same feelings about hospital as you. Just a few months ago, I was where you are today. My pain is so great and I know there is nothing anybody can do for me, and had gone so far as to make the plans to overdose and die. Death is the only way to stop my pain. But, I checked myself into the hospital and started on antidepressant drugs. They have helped a little, but I would not have been getting anything if I had not gone to the hospital. If you're a self check-in then you should be able to check yourself out if you don't like what they are doing for you. Hang in there and stay with us on DS, WE CARE.

Hey!!

You were doing so well, which means right now you're just having a small setback. This does not mean that you're going to keep feeling this way - instead, it means that you're having a difficult time right now, similar to times that you have overcome in the past, and this too you will overcome. Don't beat yourself up for what you have or haven't done, or which city you are living in, there is plenty of time ahead for you to figure those things out. The important thing is that you are here right now, you have overcome bigger difficulties and done hugely courageous things in the past, and you can get through this now.

Right now all that matters is that you're safe. If you have any valium or something similar, take a SMALL amount to calm down. Play soft, calming music.

You have felt this way before - what helped you at that time? Can you do those things again?

Is there a book you like to read? Is there something that you enjoy? Do you like painting? Or walking in the park? Or riding a bike? Or chatting to friends?

Can you call family? Can you call a friend in Perth? Can you call a friend in Melbourne?

Put aside all guilty feelings for another day... there'll be plenty more days for that. Right now, just do whatever you can to make yourself at ease. Curl up in a warm blanket or buy a big block of chocolate. You can get through this. You are a very strong person and you have overcome bigger hurdles in the past. You are just having a setback, you can get through this.

Hugs xoxo

its like a big setback.how have i got loads of time ahead? i feel like everyobne is judging me i am 32 i feel old i feel like im still a teenager.

hi i can understand you patternskies.i feel so deppressed this week.
i have had many bad thoughts.i get so down i cant get up and mt partner doesnt help he makes me feel worse.he gets angry and starts yelling.i cant do the house work everyday sometimes i need to go out coz im so down and going out helps me.but i still feel wierd inside but its better outside doing things with people.
i dont know if i should open my heart coz i dont want you to feel bad you have enough.im so down please help.

If you happen to live into your 80's (as most women in Australia will) you are not even half way through your life yet! You don't need to compare yourself to other people - in terms of what age they are and what they're doing... you can choose to live your life the way you want to! If you feel young, or you feel old, that's ok... you can work through it in therapy. Don't rush yourself and don't try to do things too quickly. Everybody goes at their own pace, and the important thing is that you're working towards being in a headspace where you feel comfortable. I hope you're feeling a bit better today. Hugs xoxo