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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trayanne76 02/10/2011

I am going back to work in a week and I am scared. I think it will be good, but I am so nervous. I am so frustrated with everything and I try to keep control but I am so sad. I wanted to take all my pills the other night but i refuses to let depression win, its just so hard. I am so lonely with out my mom, cant believe its been 3 years since she died

Heidiclark 02/10/2011

It sounds like you have a lot to deal with. And I'm wondering whose decision it was for you to go back to work? Did you talk to your doctor about it? Do you feel like you can get though the demands of a work day? I just hope that you really are ready.

trayanne76 02/10/2011

Im going to talk to them today, but I think once I get back into the swing of things the better. It's like the first day is the worst, and once I get through that I think I will be okay

deleted_user 02/10/2011

Best of luck to you.

deleted_user 02/11/2011

Well by the sound of it you have good insight. Yes work is good for depression and yes it is perfectly normal to feel anxious about it, anxious because of the depression and anxious that you may feel you are moving forward and my induce a feeling of guilt?
Society is partly the problem in that it feel grief is over in 5 min when en-fact it can be a long progress. Took me quite a few years to come to term with my dad death but now I can look back , smile and still"talk" with him.
Sound like you are trying hard so give yourself some credit and I hope the initial anxiety of work passes soon.Fear of change with depression is common. We feel safer in familiar surroundings. I hope you find peace there soon as well.
Best wish's

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