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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depression and anxiety

mynanna
mynanna

Need help getting through these dark days.  I've tried everything.  Somebody please help me.

ScaredKat
ScaredKat
What's up?
Bugdust
Bugdust
This feeling will pass. I usually call a friend or do something good for someone elastic when feel that way. It helps me slowly climb out of the darkness.
mynanna
mynanna
I've been dealing with severe depression for over a year. Been hospitalized, seeing a psych, on yet another combo of meds and doing as many coping skills as I can. My emotions have been flat for over 2 years. I have no joy, happiness or interest in anything. Don't know how much longer I can fight this.
Taaajaca
Taaajaca
Thoughts are with you. If you need someone to talk to or need a friend I am here. I'm in that dark place too and don't see myself getting out, but I hate to think of anyone else there.
MaryTurk
MaryTurk
Let's connect!!

We all have, what I call, valley times. Sometimes it seems like the valley goes on forever. But, there will be a mountaintop somewhere. Look for that mountaintop!!
Community Leaderbobinmaine
bobinmaine
You might want a second opinion on those meds. Sometimes they can cause more depression but sometimes the dose isn't high enough so you need to inform your doctor when they are not working so he can either increase the dose or switch to something else. Prescribing pills for depression is not an exact science. Many times they have to try different ones to see what works and what doesn't.

God Bless
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