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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am I dealing with this right?

imiru
imiru

my panic attacks just jumped on me this morning. I had memories come flooding back of the happy moments with my ex and my friends who moved away.


I've been sleeping with my stuffed animals just to have someone to hold at night and listening to gentle music. But all of my depression keeps slowly chipping away at me. Even when I talk to friends, yeah it helps for a little while to be reminded that I'm doing good so far....but I cant bother them over and over through out the day. They have their own lives to worry about and they've each had their own messy breakup. 


How do I deal with this on my own to where I dont have to solely rely on everyone else all the time just to feel safe?

lostsoul72
lostsoul72
It will take time to work everything out. Come here often and make friends and lean on them. We have or are going through the process you are and understand so we will talk about it all you want. It really helps to not go through this alone.
Big hugs my friend.
soulsearcher83
soulsearcher83
You don't have to deal with it on your own. If you have one, go to your therapist. If you don't get one. You sound like you might need a medication adjustment too so see the psychiatrist.

It's ok to turn to friends but it should be a give and take. Give them time to vent then you vent. And then make plans to do something fun together.
dc87110
dc87110
I agree with the post above, I come here often. It is a good place to vent about things. I too think of the ex but in a different way. Not in the romantic sense, or who she is with. More of a compassionate mode
I hope you start to feel better,
Have you checked out meetup.com
thiscantbeit
thiscantbeit
*Hug* I completely understand you. Im really going through it right now and I think Im gonna take the advice Ive been given repeatedly and get a therapist. I do need help because this can not be it for me, for us. We need to find a way to stop giving power to the a$$holes that have broken us. Even though this is an online forum, you have people here who can relate and are here for you. *Hugs*
imiru
imiru
You guys are the best, thank you for all the advice I feel alot better now. :) And I'm gonna keep coming back here to talk to all of you.