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.

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JessicaChase
JessicaChase
I have not felt suicidal for a few weeks. I'm just so fed up with this bound life I'm living. I'm bound to my house. I'm too overwhelmed by being out of my house and then I'm board at being at home. Nothing seems to excite me any more. I'm not interested in anything. I hate depression!
Community LeaderThePepperMan
ThePepperMan
I am sorry that things are not going well for you right now.

It sounds like your emotions are either all on or all off. Being at home is boring for you, but being away from home is too frightening. Is there some way you can venture outside for a short period of time? Even if only to check the mail, or water a plant or something? That may help you overcome the overwhelming feeling of going outside.

Gentle hugs
peterthegreat
peterthegreat
I think those are your systoms of depression. I have depression. I feel very bored, and no interest in things too.Can you do some exercises at home or buy a pet online?
stephie325
stephie325
I know exactly how you feel..I'm always home..only time I go out is to pickup and drop off my son at school..there are times when I just stand in the shower and cry my eyes out..I've had suicidal thoughts..thought about downing my meds numerous times..but what keeps me strong everyday is my kid and I could never leave him like that..depression really sucks..I hate it too..stay strong luv
JessicaChase
JessicaChase
Thank you all for your insight and concern. I have ventured out to my therapy sessions a psych Dr and mowed the lawn. I have two cats, which I adore and could not imagine life with out them. I have two grown children who are married and live abroad. I think that's part of the depression. They are so far away. Life is not easy alone.

I'm grateful for this site and friends like you! Thanks again.
Heidiclark
Heidiclark
Some of us just can't live without our kids. You are not alone with that. I knwo some will say that it's not healthy or it's codependent or whatever and maybe that's true but some of us get so much love from our kids (like me) that we NEED them and it's tough when they aren't there.
goobell
goobell
I wish I got love from my kids. All my daughter does is hate and I have loved her from before she was born. She's a mean and hateful self absorbed person. I'm just tired of my life. I don't want to die really but I wish I was already dead.
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