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 was bullied for 6 years, and it made me depressed. It has been about 3 years since the bullying stopped, and I have gotten over the worst of it, but I still have some problems from it. The biggest one I have, is that the bullying has made me shy and nervous around people. I am scared to put myself out there for fear of being bullied for it. I want to know if anyone has some advice for me, to help me get over this. I have been single for to long now, and I don't know how to find someone. I just need some advice to make talking to women easier. I just don't want to be single anymore.
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Do you think anxiety is genetic or comes from your environment? What are your thoughts?
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Many of you know Mr K told me to "shut your mouth" in March 2025 when we took a road trip to Alpena Michigan. Since that time, we have had lots of ups and downs but I have never intentionally hurt Mr K in anyway. And when we first started dating in 2024 he let me know, although he is an engineer by degree, he has an extremely low EQ. Overall, he is ok (not off the charts nice like other guys in...
I'm sure there would be many surport groups for people recovering from bulling as well.
I think therapy would probably big a big help so you can put the bullying behind you. Maybe some self help book can help, too. I have books on self esteem called Ten Days to Self Esteem by David D Burns and Self Esteem by Matthew McKay. I haven't finished reading them because depression makes it hard to focus, but they are pretty good.