I can empathize, I have felt the same way so many times in the past. I think doing something productive each day will help. Even if it's just tweaking our resume or researching a company where you would like to work. Also, try to get out every day even if you just walk around the block. Interacting with people can help -even if it's online-so any time you want to talk just message me.

Hi mjones. I am sorry you are feeling so sad and depressed. Sometimes when we are feeling depressed, everything that is wrong in our life seems to pile on and we can't see any of the good. I think you are very fortunate that you have your parents. I understand that you may be feeling guilty because of the circumstances of having to live with them and not working. Have you every talked to them about how you are feeling about this? It might help if you got their input on things and their suggestions. I am sure they would be interested in working together with you to address some of the problems you are having in getting your life on track. At the very least, it sounds like they are supportive even in your current situation.

You are so lucky to have a pet! I wish I did - I too live with my parents after a couple of very unhappy relationships. It feels like I have tucked my tail between my legs and run home, but they are thrilled to have me here. I also have been unable to work for a period of time due to my depression, and I find I am harder on myself than anyone else could ever be. You are blessed to have a friend - I hope the they are of some comfort to you when you need an ear.

You can make good friends here on DS. I have gotten farther along in my recovery reading about other people's situations and how they handled them. The best thing is to know you are not alone in the way you feel.

I will be thinking of you and feeling a kinship with you due to the fact that we are both grown adults living with our parents. Not the ideal situation, but there are others on this site that are much worse off. I am grateful that my parents are good people and at least are there for me, as I'm sure yours are for you. As I suggested, open up to them if you haven't already. This may help with the guilt you are feeling. Peace be with you, my friend.

I am so thankful to have my parents. I just wish they could understand more about my depression and schizoaffective disorder and anxiety.

Have you ever thought about having your parents go with you to therapy to speak with your counselor? It might be a way to get them to understand your illness better.

I don't know that I want my parents inside my head like that. I am not sure that I want them meeting my counselor. But I have given them a bunch of information booklets on my various mental health conditions.

I am assuming by your post you feel they don't understand your condition. I totally understand your not wanting them to be involved with your counselor. Are you saying that they haven't read the information you've given them? Or have they read it and chosen not to accept it?

My father is very hard-headed when it comes to my depression. He doesn't think depression exists, and that it is a weakness that I have - not being able to cope or deal with things well.

My mom does better - she accepts it because she's seen me both well and sick - and accepts that I have little control over it sometimes.

I believe some people look at mental illness as something we choose to use as an excuse. Those types of people will always exist until they choose to open their minds, but I truly believe some people are so rigid in their beliefs this will never happen.

I think my parents skimmed through the information I gave them. I am not sure if they both read it or not. They are slowly started to understand that I have mental illnesses. They will never fully understand though since they are not the ones going through all this. But I know the people in this depression support group know what i'm going through. It's nice to know that some people get it.

SOMETIMES I FEEL LIKE I M LIVING OFF MY HUSBAND.
GLAD HE DOESNT RUB IT IN THO.
HE IS A GREAT GUY AND UNDERSTANDS I DONT FEEL WELL THE MAJORITY OF THE TIME.
I FEEL LIKE I M FAILING MY LORD IN HEAVEN.
I HAVE 2 TAKE THESE MEDS AND ALL.
I DONT DRIVE ANYMORE.
GBU
DRENA
;-O

I feel as if i'm disappointing the lord too and my parents. I feel as though I have let them down.