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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christinaanneparker 09/05/2017

I've given up all hope at this point in my life. I'm feeling so hopeless. I want to cut my body so that I can feel better. I've given up on life. I feel like the world would be better off without me. It's like I can't breathe, like I'm so misunderstood. Nobody in my life understands what I go through every single day. I refuse to take my meds because I don't want to be this crazy person who's taking meds for depression.

OLDBIKER 09/05/2017

There is no disgrace to taking meds for depression. I have taken them since 1995. You are not crazy for taking them nor do taking them make you crazy. My Dr, changed mine about 4 times before they found what worked best for me.

Kirnabi 09/05/2017

Who handed you the line that people who take medication for depression are crazy? It sounds like you've got a toxic person around you. Don't give them your ear; don't let them tweak your heart.
You are a person in pain. You are not as alone in that as you think. (You've got a lot of company actually.) You want to stop being a person in pain, but the answer is not to stop being a person. Yes, the pain presses in so, on the chest, in the bones, that it tricks us into believing that it's part of us. But fear lies; it will say anything to get your attention. The pain is not you; it is just a symptom. Let it be treated. The world is better off WITH you, but your world would be better of without the pain. It can be managed.

Jama 09/05/2017

Taking meds for depression is the most normal thing. I have three sisters who are all on meds for depression, anxiety...etc. They are normal people with a mental health problem. It's no less embarrassing than taking heart medication, or using an inhaler for asthma.

GOLDHEART 09/06/2017

I LOOKED AT YOUR PHOTO AND THOUGHT, WHAT IS THIS BEAUTIFUL GIRL TALKING ABOUT ?
I FINISHED READING IT AND SENDING YOU A BIG HUG OF HEALING.
YOU HAVE BEEN GIVEN GOOD ADVISE HERE, TRY & FIND SUPPORTIVE FRIENDS AND WEED THE NEGATIVITY OUT.
LOOK FORWARD TO READING YOU ARE FEELING BETTER

Onlythelonely 09/06/2017

Don't give up. The world would not be better without you!! And please take your meds. I take medicine for low thyroid. Does that make me crazy? No. Why do people think that medication for depression is different than other meds? And maybe you need a different one. There are a lot of different meds. Find the one that works and stay on it. Sending hugs.

Chocol8 09/10/2017

Hi Christina,

So many here are dealing with mental health issues as well as sex addiction. It is good you have written how you are feeling. Your medication will help so please take it. You are not 'some crazy person' you are someone who has a chemical imbalance in your body which needs a hand to make your body work better. If a person as diabetes, do we call them a crazy person?

It sounds like you really need this medication as you are not well without it. I have to take medication twice a day for Bipolar. I am so glad I do because it helps me be well and live life. It also keeps me safe.

Please keep yourself safe. Talk to your doctor if the medication does not seem right. There are other therapies which can help with depression but I have them in combination with medication.

Are you also having problems with pornography or sex addiction because this has tipped me into terrible mental health problems too. I have joined a 12 step program for that and as I am recovering, my mental health is improving too.

Come back and tell us how you are getting on.

GOLDHEART 09/15/2017

HI SWEET HEART, HOW ARE YOU DOING ?

Anna1212 09/15/2017

Hey Christina, Just wanted to say hi and hugs. hang in there. the world wouldn't be better off without you. is there anything besides cutting that gives you some relief? you could try the meds and see if they worked. if not, you could stop them. I don't think taking meds means you are crazy. it's weird how people on this site can sometimes understand us better than the people in our real life. I have that too somewhat. check back in with us, k?

GOLDHEART 09/19/2017

HELLO. WONDERING HOW YOU ARE.
HAVE NOT SEEN ANY FURTHER MESSAGES FROM YOU.
TRUST YOU ARE DOING BETTER

Onlythelonely 09/20/2017

How are you doing?

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