
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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My story:
I lost my baby brother 5/2/06, I lost my mom and best friend 12/01/06. I have no reason to celebrate the holidays, all my reasons are gone. I get no joy from gift shopping for family, I haven't done any shopping. I can't bring myself to go into the holiday section at the department stores. I see holiday decorations and all I want to do is go home and get away from them. I use to live for this time of year and now all I want to do is crawl in my bed and stay there until it is all over. Someone help me! is they're anyone else that feels this way?
I lost my baby brother 5/2/06, I lost my mom and best friend 12/01/06. I have no reason to celebrate the holidays, all my reasons are gone. I get no joy from gift shopping for family, I haven't done any shopping. I can't bring myself to go into the holiday section at the department stores. I see holiday decorations and all I want to do is go home and get away from them. I use to live for this time of year and now all I want to do is crawl in my bed and stay there until it is all over. Someone help me! is they're anyone else that feels this way?
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