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.
I posted this when I joined initially...just need more feedback and give the new members here a chance to share their thoughts, advice, etc....
Well....I'll try and make this brief as possible....I am male...ALL my life I have hated myself/felt inferior--even attempted suicide twice--because I hate my body!! I am skinny...I tried for years to bulk up...even took steroids--BIG mistake...could never "get there" (Google images of Ronnie Coleman, Greg Valentino..etc)....I also have thin hair....
I do not date, socialize and will NEVER marry!! Why would I? The woman would be fantasizing about her dream man the entire time...and I made a vow to NEVER have kids...the **** poor genetics ends here!
Speaking of ending...I just turned fifty...so my sentence here in life--I hope--is well over half done.....I awaken each day and wish it
Death will be a welcomed relief!! And yes...I tried the therapy/religion for years!!! None of it worked...plus I know GOD makes people unqiue....that doe snot help though...
I tried therapy for most my life...it is bull ****!!! They feed you anti depressants and make you try and focus on THIS..when THAT is the problem..they try and take your focus away instead of solving your problem..but wait! One solution only...
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Hi All.... It's great to see all of the new people joining the site... I'm loving it!!...smileI'm not sure if people are aware that if you don't have Bipolar Disorder but have a loved one who has the disorder we do have a board for people to go to in order to share their experiences and seek friendship, support or adviseIt's the Friends and Family of Bipolar Board.... I hope you'll take a...
You seemed pretty shut off though and resistant to change, you seem to have everything wrapped up and ready to be delivered.
To: bridgie101---it is NOT about what I think women like only---it is about what i detest about myself.....NO esteem at all---I'd trade bodies with any male I ever seen...I got shitted with this one---it is embarassing and unfair
To: olderCPer---I have seen 19 "professionals" --here is what I found with them all and this applies to me--not anyone else who has depression-as they might actually get help--But the "professionals" outlook is: "your whole body is consumed with a raging fire...inside and out--you have 4th degree burns...but do NOT focus on that...instead---focus on the occasional spray from a water gun that you have in your life--you'll feel sooo much better then...." Gee! That was worth my one hour and $50.00-75.00 copay---I feel better now! Thanks quack!
To Bridgie101-I feel like you have taken what I battle as a personal thing towards you-which it is NOT. I have validation for how I feel: Many times during a so-called date--she would speak of muscular guys she knew (she being almost every date I went on) and this just added fuel to the fire....as I would abruptly end the date and never contact them again. During my entire lifetime, so-called friends and even strangers would also point out the defects which I was given---it still happens almost daily...I am used to people pointing out the obvious by now, just wish they did it amongst themselves. So no, I did not do this to myself, but being gyped with a p-poor body and having it highlighted and graphed by society did. You have no idea the struggles I face daily---luckily I work 3pm til midnight now...so I can at least go to the 24 hour stores and shop without seeing hardly anybody. All that keeps me going is---my sentence of punishment and ridicule here on Earth is 80% over, hopefully more than that.....
S.Serenity-I am sorry you went thru this, but glad you overcame!