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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winesar21 12/18/2011

I recently broke up with my ex and had finally started doing better and feeling happy again. My friends and family were very surprised how well I was doing and happy I was. Now that Christmas is right around the corner I feel like I am in a slump. I am still looking for a job out of college and I just don't know how to occupy myself. I feel soooo depressed, and just don't know what to do with myself anymore : ( Feel like everyone else has things going for them.

deleted_user 12/19/2011

I wish I knew what to say to help, but I hate the holidays so I am in a bad place every year around this time.

Maybe you can do some sort of volunteer work over Christmas at a homeless shelter, a food kitchen or something of the sort?

My best to you and I hope you feel better soon.

Heidiclark 12/19/2011

Sometimes it can be hard to be thankful for what we have when we are so focused on what we still don't have. And depression tends to magnify the negatives too. Just know that you are not the only one struggling during the holidays. They will come and go as they always do but the main thing is to take care of yourself and be good to yourself. If depression is getting the best of you then you might want to look in to some treatment. Blessings and peace.

deleted_user 12/19/2011

I agree if it gets the best of you to a debilitating point seek treatment. Here's some of the things that helped me;
Writing
Diving into a page turner
Yoga :)
Finding things to do in the community
Talking to a support system by home
exercising in general for some reason helps me alot..
I know how you feel though, hang in there :)

WallyBear 12/19/2011

Honey,
Your feelings are probably being exacerbated by the Holidays.

Breaking up with someone this close to Christmas would be very Hard.

Do you have a hobby ? I myself love to crochet. And I find that I turn to crocheting to speed up time when I'm worried.

I wish you much peace Sweetheart :-)

winesar21 12/19/2011

Thank you all for the kind words! Totally helped out a lot, and made me realize i'm not the only one! I like the idea of volunteering and just keeping busy. I'm going to keep trying to hang in there and I just have to realize things will eventually get better. Hugs to all

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