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 sinking in

heretic
heretic
I can feel myself descending and I wish it weren't so. I can tell when I don't feel like doing basic things like taking a shower, brushing my teeth etc. Gotta force myself to do those things when I'm wishing I didn't have to. I've had some rough patches in the past few months but I thought I was handling it. But now it feels like it's catching up to me and I don't know how to head it off. I have to keep thinking positive thoughts - anybody got some positive thoughts to share?
deleted_user
deleted_user
Hang in there. I have had a recent reprieve from my depression and anxiety for about a month now. Keep the faith. This will pass. I hope you find relief very soon. hugs
deleted_user
deleted_user
I'm so sorry that you are feeling worse. I am so sorry that you are depressed and can tell you are sinking down, I am glad you have reached out to us and I would love to be here for you. If you ever need someone to talk to and to listen to all of your hardships and only answer with kindness and well intended advice feel free to message me. I truly hope you are able to hang in there and keep thinking those positive thoughts because you are a great person and you deserve to be happy.
deleted_user
deleted_user
usually when I don't bathe or brush my teeth you can bet its premenstrual and all hell has broken loose inside my body.....
when Im like that I usually feel numb so I take ibuprofen or if I have a strong pain med I take that and try to sleep to see if I wake up feelin better.
If I don't then I take baby steps, make me a pot of coffee and turn on the tv to distract myself... usually I just sit in misery till it passes...or I have to get up and go to work. If that happens sometimes my residents help me out of it....by being so damn crazy themselves!
deleted_user
deleted_user
I have gained relief from my dabilitating depression this year for the first time in 30 yrs. What I did was get down on my knees and pray for God to carry me through another hour, another day. Hang on. Please hang on. Call a crisis line if you don't anyone to talk to. Don't give up before the miracle.
beachside
beachside
I hope you feel better soon, you deserve to feel well. You were doing so much better, you will get through this. Wishing you so much wellness.....hugs
deleted_user
deleted_user
It's not a positive thought, just reality. Control and having a handle on things is just an illusion. We have very little control over very little in life. Most of what happens is beyond our control.

Once we learn to give up our desire for control, it's much easier to be happy and enjoy life.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I agree with gumbigirl that faith and prayer can help. And finding God can be just like thenagain said "Giving up control" and let a greater power handle your burdens.