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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Alphonsus 05/15/2009

Well, I some how managed to drag myself back over to Daily Strength yesterday, and, for whatever reason, my mood of the last month immediately improved. The question of to be, or not to be, in DS, has answered itself. I function somewhat better in the real world when here then when I'm not here, even though this "place" is in itself a distraction. It is a positive distraction...one where the goal of "healing" is central.

I'm back in DS. I don't know for how long, but it is quite clear to me that, for whatever reasons, I need to be here.

Love,
Alphonsus

deleted_user 05/15/2009

Step One: erase all your random PMs from the past month.

Step Two: accept all the love and celebration that you have returned! Yay! Really glad to see the yoda here.

deleted_user 05/15/2009

I think that it is good to have some time out from 'real life', especially if it has the added bonus of being therapeutic. I joined here week, so i wont have spoken to you before, but welcome back :)

deleted_user 05/15/2009

you know i too get this feeling and then i step away from it and in a couple of daysi truely miss it and i know that it does help me to come here and be with people who understand where and what you have been through it makes you feeel less lonely in your own little world i cant expect my family to understand how i feel and the actons that i take because alot of times i dont understand it myself i am glad you are back and i hope that you get what you need from this site Amber

Alphonsus 05/15/2009

Step One has been accomplished. I carefully reviewed all my PMs of late and got rid of the stuff that is no longer relevant.

Step Two: Dancing Yoda is back. :)

I stepped away and truly became afraid of this place...just one more distraction on top of my all ready distraction plagued world.

But the world seems less distracting when here. Real conversation...making the brain think in positive terms again...well, it's so easy to get swallowed by our own emotions when we stay alone. As weird as this place is, it is far more real than my mind is when stuck in itself.

And welcome to you, Ms. Glitter. May you find the joy here that you seek.

ThePepperMan 05/15/2009

I am so happy you are back!

deleted_user 05/15/2009

Big HUGS little Jedi, and I'm very glad to see you.

deleted_user 05/15/2009

it is so good to see you back and i can say from the bottom of my heart you have been missed by me and alot of others!!
hugs my favorite Jedi!!

WanderingVet 05/15/2009

Big Al, .. DS, as you well know, is quite a place. Mostly good stuff. I am glad you have regained some focus and have returned. You have a friend here if you need one.

gramybear 05/15/2009

I HAVN'T HAD THE CHANCE TO MEET YOU BUT WELCOME BACK

deleted_user 05/15/2009

Glad I am, welcome back Master Yodi

deleted_user 05/15/2009

Welcome back!

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