Depression Support Group
Depression is a real and debilitating condition that is often misunderstood by family and friends. Its meaning can range from a prolonged period of sadness to an actual mental illness with specific symptoms. Find and share experiences with others who are going through the same struggles.
For once I actually have things I'm looking forward to in life. I'm going on a missions trip to Africa for 2 weeks this summer, and even managed to get a day layover in Paris on the way home.
I should be excited, at least slightly happy? But I still just can't seem to see the point in living. Still have such a strong desire to end my life.
On Monday I found out that my cousin attempted suicide. I've been talking to her all week. Convincing her it's not a good idea. Telling her things will get better. That she needs to talk to someone and get help.
I feel like a complete hypocrite.
Because I'm having the same thoughts of wanting to die. Of just wanting to end this miserable existence.
Why can't I take my own advice? What's wrong with me? Why don't the same things I say to my cousin apply to me? I guess technically I know they should, but I just can't seem to convince myself of that. And I just don't know what to do anymore.
I should be excited, at least slightly happy? But I still just can't seem to see the point in living. Still have such a strong desire to end my life.
On Monday I found out that my cousin attempted suicide. I've been talking to her all week. Convincing her it's not a good idea. Telling her things will get better. That she needs to talk to someone and get help.
I feel like a complete hypocrite.
Because I'm having the same thoughts of wanting to die. Of just wanting to end this miserable existence.
Why can't I take my own advice? What's wrong with me? Why don't the same things I say to my cousin apply to me? I guess technically I know they should, but I just can't seem to convince myself of that. And I just don't know what to do anymore.
Did you disclose to your cousin that you have the same feelings, or did you hide them during your conversations? Think about telling her about your thoughts, perhaps then you two can really connect and have a good conversation.
...I find being born into this horror movie and going it alone with none to share with makes the darkness even more dark....Like,,,Holding anothers hand in a dark closet or sitting in it alone....Alone=much more dark than holding another's hand; yes?...