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.
I started an online Depression program tonight Depressioncenter.net and I learned after taking the depression test that I am severly depressd. I knew I had depression but I didnt think it was much cause anxiety is so over powering. I also learned that I have hope in getting threw it. I havent gotten too far in the program but it seems like it will actually hep me change my thinking and there are a lot of worksheets to print out and stuff. and the best part is that its free.
The hard part is that my friends and family dont really understand the severity of what I am dealing with and they seem to think I should be over this by now when in the last year it has actually gotten worse.
I have a hard time reaching out to people but if anyone on here could use someone to talk to for support maybe we could help each other out.
The hard part is that my friends and family dont really understand the severity of what I am dealing with and they seem to think I should be over this by now when in the last year it has actually gotten worse.
I have a hard time reaching out to people but if anyone on here could use someone to talk to for support maybe we could help each other out.
Most of us have learned that those without depression cannot understand it very well, if at all.
In my personal life, I 'keep it' between myself, DS, and my treatment program. Just doesn't do any good to splash it on others .. they don't get it, they get frustrated, they get angry, and sometimes they distance themselves. So .. I own the problem and am working on it. I leave most people out of it. It has worked better for me than when I would spread it all over. Most people just don't know what to do for me, and like I said, it ends up alienating.
Anyway, hope you have a great experience here on DS. It IS a place you can express yourself .. we expect to hear about it here. Good luck to you.
NAMASTE!
Hopefully eventually I wont care if people understand or not