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 Depressed?

MuchWiserNow
MuchWiserNow

This past year feels like it has been a struggle .. and yet I never saw myself as someone who was suffering with depression .. yet all the signs are there. I've piled on so much weight that I can barely look in the mirror these days, I try so hard to get my life in order,


I was recently offered a fabulous job but I had to decline the offer because I really didn't feel that I could mentally do it! Half of me wanted to jump in and give it my best shot but the underlying anxiety got the better of me and I couldn't face it. After passing up this golden opportunity ..I had a mixture of feelings - relief, failure, regret 


I feel like I'm isolating myself but if I'm honest, I'm most happy when I'm by myself, Some days I don't bother to get dressed, or even shower or clean my teeth, I spend the day pottering around my garden and avoiding any contact with other people. 


I've tried telling my partner that I'm struggling but he isn't listening!!


LazyDaisy
LazyDaisy
Hello! I'm sorry that you are feeling this. A good idea may be to talk to maybe a therapist to evaluate what's going on. What you're feeling is real and you are not alone. If you thrive off of alone time that's fine, but you also shouldn't let yourself be entirely isolated. I myself haven't bathed in probably 4 days honestly. I hope that things get better for you soon, reach out to someone. :)
careyon1
careyon1
Sorry to hear you’re feeling this way I also would recommend you speak to a professional. Your partner probably doesn’t know how to react to what you’re saying. But a professional should be able to help you. Not sure where you are in your prayer life, but I would also recommend asking for God’s guidance and help in getting over this hump. You also didn’t mention your age, when I went through menopause I didn’t feel myself and surely gained weight. Praying you feel back to yourself soon
Ghostwolf04
Ghostwolf04
Do you think maybe you are under abuse or a lot of stress? I started feeling like this last year because stress was causing me to have adrenal fatigue. It has similar symptoms to depression.
RealHeart
RealHeart
Are you seeing someone professional about your moods and isolation??? Hugs.
SDB21
SDB21
I have a friend that went through some serious depression issues. She's currently much better now and doesn't really struggle with it anymore. She always felt like she was a failure in everybody's eyes, yet that wasn't the case at all. In the past, she always used to rely on others making her happy, but she later found out that she couldn't do it anymore. She decided to be on her own and stay away from relationships to find herself, and I think it has greatly paid off for her now.