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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Another Day

Falcon05
Falcon05

Yet another day of feeling like shit. Its crazy because I really dont have a reason to be upset but Ive been down here for so long its just normal now. I try my best to look for reasons to be happy but I just cant seem to find a reason to smile. I am very fortunate to have a friends and family that care and look out for me but I just feel like every day I fight to be happy or find some enjoyment. I am trying to remain positive and hopeful of the future and about God's grace but somedays I find it hard to believe. Ive been hurting for so long I almost dont know what its like to not be in pain. Ive been through counseling before and I always leave on a high only to fall back down.  I cant seem to find a method to my madness and at this point I am all out of solutions. Again, I have really good friends and family, Im well respected, and have a great career and I dont know if its a matter of me being ungrateful but I just dont find joy in all aspects of life. I dont know what to do anymore. I guess this is just a cry for help.

Bobby5000
Bobby5000
They had an interesting study, people who thought about happiness turned out to be less happy. Why don't you put aside your contemplation, and 1) think of things that will make a better world and work towards them and 2) evaluate ways for professional success. I think you need to be focusing on goals and, tangible accomplishments.
Tired
Tired
You might need medication for your depression. You can't always just talk yourself out if it. Talk to a psychiatrist. Someone that specializes in Depression, if possible. Medication really helped me.
Anna1212
Anna1212
I have felt this way a lot too. I wonder if part of it is just that life is sad in many way. Maybe we are not crazy to feel depressed. Maybe some people are just more sensitive to it. I don't know. I know some people have a more melancholy type personality, too. Maybe if you accept the way you are feeling a little bit it might ease up. I do that sometimes. I just stop fighting it and it doesn't go away but it takes some of the edge off. Or, you could go in another direction. I don't know. I don't have any answers. I struggle with similar problems unsuccessfully.
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