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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whatswrong19 01/30/2017

I'm feeling pretty hopeless today. Like it would be better to die than to keep going this way. I'm so tired of being a social worker for child protection services. I've applied to other places last week, but what slung me back into the dark muck was being lied on by a male supervisor. Not knowing his motivation is also depressing to think about. I'm tired

cielknightroad 01/30/2017

I just feel you dear. I work in psychiatry also and its draining, empty and hopeless.

TooMuch 01/30/2017

Hugs. I'm sorry. Keep trying. Something better will happen.

muskrattiger 01/31/2017

I will keep you in my prayers ...

whatswrong19 01/31/2017

thank you all so much for your encouragement. I really hope I get something better, I want out of child protective services. It's draining me to the point that I just don't want to even try to do anything positive for myself, I am in that state of "why should I even try?" and can't get myself to the gym, though due to stress I'm not overeating, and have prob lost weight due to that, but I'm in such a really bad place mentally right now, I need to get my antidepressants refilled asap.

whatswrong19 02/01/2017

thank you girljoe, I needed that

soulsearcher83 02/03/2017

The laws that tie our hands are the reasons that I didn't pursue social work as a career even though I did want a career helping people. But I would be far too prone to punching a parent in the face for neglecting and abusing their children. And then I get arrested and then never get a job again . You have far more patience than I do . Take those people helping skills and find a new career path. Can you take a few weeks of FMLA? Do you get short-term disability through your employer? You may just need a break to relax and reassess and time to send out those resumes . If you still want contact with children who need help , maybe the Boys and Girls Club of America or similar organizations to volunteer with could use somebody with your experience.

Debbalina 02/03/2017

Don't have much to offer you other than I am thinking of you. I know work is a struggle but keep fighting for something better. I know you feel like giving up but don't. Applying for jobs is a numbers game. All the no's bring you closer to that yes.

bridgie101 02/03/2017

Right well now we've got to the bottom of it.

When you run out of antidepressants, you crash. You think it's your life, you think it's that guy at work - but your brain's just pooed its nappy.

The most important thing I ever worked out in my life was to keep myself chemically stable, and THEN see how I felt about life. So you either have to consistently, reliably take the antidepressants, or you have to go through the 6 months - 1 yr weaning yourself off, and do nothing in the mean-time, because you are not able to make a good decision when you're in the grip of your chemistry going up and down, in a state of change. Stability is key.

Don't get sucked in by what you think you think when you're out of meds. Make sure you're never out of meds, or else make sure you never do anything based on how you're feeling. I find the latter hard to do... :D

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