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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ItsmeC
ItsmeC

Has anyone here talked to a family member of depression? I am wondering because I feel like I need more people to talk to besides just y counselor. It's getting to the point where it is starting to take over my life and it gets much worse.


I've had 2 panic attacks so far and failed 3 of my classes because of it, even when I knew what was going on in class. I also am considering dropping out and just starting over. It almost made me want to cut but I didn't give in.


My fear is someone saying something typical and not understanding. I hope this site can help me cope.


((FYI. I've just started feeling this way as soon as I started my freshman year if college and I am getting really scared.))

OlderCPer
OlderCPer
College can be hard when your battling Depression. Quitting things can be dangerous because you run the risk of just getting your life down to doing nothing but sitting around.

Instead of quitting school perhaps changing to Online Classes, and maybe taking only 2 or so, this would give you less of a heavy load and lessen the stress of having to go to class and be around so many people. It would also make you still have to get up and get your work done.

Try to never give yourself a clear schedule of nothing to do, its so easy to be sucked into that life and just laying in bed all day or sitting on the couch staring at a TV....you don't want to go there.

Have you checked with your local Hospital or your Pdoc or Counselor to see if there is a depression support group that meets anywhere in your town that you could go to. So you could meet people that have similar circumstances in real life, that might be helpful and give you people to talk to about what your going through.
euniceps
euniceps
Medication and counseling by a mental-health professional is good; couple with exercise that releases chemicals that can lift your mood, increase your energy, and improve your sleep. Record your thoughts and feelings in a journal. Also please don’t overlook your spiritual needs: Pour out your heart to God in prayer…it can help calm you. Philippians 4:6,7
Jenky
Jenky
I am so sorry you are experiencing this. While researching depression, I came across several research articles that claim some depression may start in the gut. I hope this may help in some way, never give up on yourself or the hope that there is an answer to this. Happy New Year! The Link Between Depression and Gastrointestinal Inflammation
https://articles.mercola.com/.../can-inflammation-in-this-organ-be-at-the-root-of-your-...
Oct 6, 2011 - Depression has been linked to gastrointestinal inflammation, which is why poor gut health may be a major cause of this mental illness.
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