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 feel like im at the bottom of a deep dark pit. i dont know how to get out of it. ive pretty much collapsed and even the smallest things set me shaking or crying. i hate my life so much. the endless monotoney of working so i can afford to live another crap day. ive been in hospital for 8 days and i dont know how im going to go back to work on monday. i couldnt even handle my nieces 1st birthday party today. was pretty much mute the whole time and cried a couple of times too. im a school teacher, i cant be like this on monday.im just not coping an im not getting better. this has been going on for well over a year and im not getting better. as soon as i try to work or do anything i just end up collapsing again. i thought i was getting better for a bit there but really i was just in denial and didnt see the fall coming. what can i do with myself?
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sounds as if you have a lot of people relying on you, and it sounds like you at least have purpose. You sound emotionally exhausted. you have to try to see the positive impact you have on others. You are never alone. So many others here have felt this way too, and over time many have begun to feel much better. I know this doesn't help much, but I am trying to keep going, one day at a time, and I feel as bad as you. I know things have to change.
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i feel the same way. here'e what you do!!!!! you get up and keep going forward. you have to. there is a strength in you that you do know exists. this is the situation i live with everyday of my life. we shall take this weekend and get prepared for next week. go with me and try... i have been struggling with my job and the emotional break up of my 18 year relationship..... i want to give up but if i do then the three loves of my life will not have a roof over their heads. i am talking about four legged dogs... i love them as children.... they have kept me going..... find what you love that will keep you going. latch onto it and do not let go... it will get you where you need to be...... xxxxxx
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It's so hard to say if you were in denial. To push yourself to the fullest extent shows real strength. I mean, I've done it as well. I get real down on myself when I'm not able to handle things "normaly". But, I've been really trying hard not to get down on myself about that anymore. Don't see it as "denial". See it for what it is. You are pushing yourself forward. But, allow yourself to fall when you do. Give yourself room to grow. I'm only saying that because I struggle with it EVERYDAY. I'm horrible to myself when it comes to judging myself. Take a deep breath, and live.
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