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 joined because I'm having family trouble, which I won't post here. I've had anxiety/depression since I was a teen. I'm in my 30s now, but it's still going strong. I feel very alone where I am. I don't make friends easily and my family has their own problems to handle. I've done my best to pull things together and keep myself afloat. I live alone, with my cats, and try to be there for my family/co workers. Some days are really hard.....and I'm the only one who knows
Sounds like you are a compassionate and giving person. Do you think you 'give yourself' enough?
Happiness comes from kindess (among other things) ...and as kind as you are with cats and other people ... you need to be EXTRA kind to yourself. In fact, best to adore yourself ... and many people put theirself behind others ... as if to do otherwise is a bad thing. Well, .. it CAN be a bad thing ... so don't over do it ... but be sure you give yourself enough love/kindness. There is where happiness begins.
Staying in the present moment is really helpful, even if things aren't good, they're not future or past worries, but things you can actually deal with.
I hope things get better for you very soon.
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"Nothing in the world can bother you as much as your own mind., I tell you. In fact, others seem to be bothering you, but it is not others, it's your own mind. " Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
No, no - it's others. I'm certain he has that wrong :)