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.
Hi everyone,
I just joined this site. I was referred to it by a friend and wanted to give it a try. I've been thinking about joining a support group and she recommended that I start here.
A little about me - I'm a single mom to a 9 (almost 10) year old girl who is the reason I keep going. I've been dealing with depression for a very long time, and I've been on one medication or another for about 12 years. Lately I've been feeling very down and I'm having a hard time coping, and I feel very isolated and lonely.
I'm willing to answer most questions about myself, I just have a hard time telling people about myself to begin with. I do better when I have specific questions to answer. If you feel like asking, please do, I welcome it.
Also, if anyone has any advice for this group, or suggestions of any kind, I welcome those as well. I'm really hoping to connect with people who understand what I'm feeling, and hopefully I can help others as well.
I just joined this site. I was referred to it by a friend and wanted to give it a try. I've been thinking about joining a support group and she recommended that I start here.
A little about me - I'm a single mom to a 9 (almost 10) year old girl who is the reason I keep going. I've been dealing with depression for a very long time, and I've been on one medication or another for about 12 years. Lately I've been feeling very down and I'm having a hard time coping, and I feel very isolated and lonely.
I'm willing to answer most questions about myself, I just have a hard time telling people about myself to begin with. I do better when I have specific questions to answer. If you feel like asking, please do, I welcome it.
Also, if anyone has any advice for this group, or suggestions of any kind, I welcome those as well. I'm really hoping to connect with people who understand what I'm feeling, and hopefully I can help others as well.
-
Just thought I would join this group now that I am a widower. My wife passed away May 28th. She was "The Wind Beneath My Wings". When I met her, I was a drunken, dope smoking, fighting, hell raising biker. She told me if I could get rid of the inner storm within me, that I could be a blessing to people. God placed her in my path to stop me. I have been drug and alcohol free now for 53...
-
My husband and I got our foster license last month, after 3 years of hard work (we had to start over multiple times due to family dramas and Mom's open heart surgery). We spent a year preparing the whole house, guest rooms, and children's bathroom for older kids of 7 yr old and up. Then we got a call that we have been approved to receive twin newborn premies. What, what?!! Babies!? Premies?!...
Daily Strength has a lot of good people here; sadly we get the occasional troll. The best advice I ever got about this or any online site is to make people earn your trust, and know that you will have to earn theirs.
We all see life through our own eyes, colored by the width and depth of our experiences. Sometimes our replies are going to be relevant to what you have experienced, other times they will miss by so many miles that you will wonder where the heck we are coming from.
Take what works and leave the rest!
Gentle hugs
I'm looking forward to getting to know everyone!
Welcome to the group. I have been here for about 8 yrs. I have been through much in my life, depression, nervous breakdown, and the loss of my 37 yr. old son in 2005.
There are some great people here. We will do all we can to help you deal with this monster-----Depression. We have all experienced it in some form or fashion.