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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RockNMetalChic 05/27/2008

Is it that when u don't call ur friends when they think u should- that ur ignoring them- is it too much to have bad days when u don't want to talk and to avoid all phone calls ! but no- u must be ignoring that one person right- cause there is no way that u have so much stress and stuff going on in ur life that ur busting ur ass to rememeber to send them hugs and show ur support to them- its hard sometimes and sometimes i just need a break from the world! Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh! i just wanted to share this and know- am i the only one who is going through this- and how do u get through to a person and tell them- look i'm thinking about u...... i don't know anymore......

deleted_user 05/27/2008

Don't put up with it, hun.

RockNMetalChic 05/27/2008

oh i'm in physical pain / emotional pain - and i think i'm just dying........ i can't make everyone happy all the time and i hate that!

deleted_user 05/27/2008

((hugs)) Nobody can make anyone happy period. We can only help them feel happiness for themselves. It's not right to guilt trip anyone for not giving constant attention via a forum. People DO have lives and we are ALL depressed. It's ok to take a break.

Besides, since when to guilt trips actually work, ppl?? If you want a person to be your friend maybe start by not making them feel bad.

Alphonsus 05/27/2008

Not denying your message, Star, but guilt-trips can be an incredibly effective weapon. They've been know to keep people enslaved for years, even decades.

deleted_user 05/27/2008

Oh, for sure, Al. But, that's just it, it's manipulative and unhealthy. True friendship and love cannot be gained by negative tactics.

ThePepperMan 05/27/2008

A huge key to being happy is to accept reality! Yes, there are days, perhaps weeks, when people just need to be alone. THAT IS THEIR RIGHT! When friends complain about that they are really saying "my needs, of which I am so aware of, should be more important to you than your needs, of which I know very little".

Not all friendships are deep and strong; that is a fact of life, and people need to accept that.

deleted_user 05/27/2008

Maybe we shouldn't be friends.

RockNMetalChic 05/27/2008

don't even say that Jen ! ur my bestest friend ever and i never ever want u to go away.. big hugs girlie xxxxxxxxx!

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