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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Starzz77 01/05/2015

I know in order to try and overcome my depression that I must first learn to love myself. I know I don't, and have truly struggled with my self esteem for some many years. Can anyone give me advice on how you gained your self esteem, techniques, or any type of self realization techniques that I can use?? Greatly appreciated, thanxx

Bobby5000 01/05/2015

Actually that sounds pretty complex to me. I am happy when I work to and achieve certain goals. So consider working on that. Additionally, regardless of how incompetent or dysfunctional I may be at times, I am satisfied that I make a positive impact in the world, as when I arrange a food drive that provided about 30 turkeys to those in need. And on Christmas, I walked to the local McDonald's I go to, brought a tin of cookies and told the people I know that I appreciated all the work they did during the year. Did the same thing with my bank

So work on what you can achieve. Occasionally I can reflect and enjoy my own craziness (am I the only one who goes to a movie and with ADD, sees 3-4 movies only I find the one I like.).

koolman 01/06/2015

Physical exercise, challenging myself physically, experimenting with sculpting my body through bicycling and working out, experimenting with diet and nutrition, works for me. Healthy body, healthy mind, healthy spirit I think.

kasandra 01/06/2015

Unfortunately, my self esteem got shattered during my childhood. Many reasons really but, as got older, and in making some mistakes, I have found that if you find a cause, goal, hobbies, a form of work that you can feel successful with, does help you to start liking yourself.
I have sort of copped and attitude, if I try hard with a person, and I am not treated with respect, who needs them. I am a good person, I know that in my heart, and I do not need negatives or people's rejections. I know I do my best, and I have to love myself for that.
I also sing in a ladies choir, not Broadway, but oh it makes me so very happy.
Please search your soul, what really interests you? Get busy and find that which makes you feel good.

Hugs,
Kasandra

ZAZAS 01/06/2015

I have low self esteem. I guess recognizing you successes? Hang around positive people. Tell yourself positive things instead of negative. Wake up every morning, look in the mirror, and tell your self, "I love you".

gramybear 01/06/2015

I had low self esteem for many years due to my childhood and all the bullying but something clicked when I thought to myself. I am not stupid like I've been told, the grades I received from Kindergarten to 12th grade are the past, so lets go to college. The best thing I ever did. I went from C, D's and F's all through school to A's and B's throughout my college years. I was determined to not let what others thought of me, what others called me, or what others did to me, affect the rest of my life. I was 35 when I went back to school and yes, I was afraid, but I did it. I also learned that I had a learning disability with math and text book learning. The counselor asked me how I was able to receive a 3.8 GPA and be on the Dean's List?. I simply said, perseverance. Trust in yourself, have faith in yourself, and stop letting the remarks and opinions of those who hurt you, matter anymore. Put yourself first, and realize that you have nothing to prove to anyone, except yourself. Hugs GB

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