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 am new here and just don't know where to start. Do I start at the beginning when my depression began or do I begin with the things that are bothering me at the present moment. I just seem to keep going in circles, something new brings up something old and I tend to ramble on, sometimes not making much sense from jumping back and forth. There just seems to be so much at times and it gets so frustrating trying to sort things out that I just end up breaking down and crying. What do I do because I really don't know!
Hmmm difficult question, start where you feel comfortable, if you want to start with what's bothering you now, and end up talking about the past, well then that's what happens :)
What you write out can go past present or future, we will still listen and offer our support and advice
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I believe that the best place to start, in beating back the daemons of depression, is with therapy. We are a great group here if for no other reason than the fact that we get it when you say "I am depressed" or "the sky is too blue to day and it really pisses me off".
A therapist should be able to help you plot a course from where you are to where you want to be. We are not good for that, but we can be the safety net that helps with emergencies or nagging issues that simply will not go away.
Gentle hugs