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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JimK 03/06/2007

I can usually give people pretty good advice, but I'm unable to apply this advice to my own situations. I feel like a hypocrite, and wonder if anyone else ever feels like this?

deleted_user 03/06/2007

I seem to forget what I know when faced with problems

deleted_user 03/06/2007

I'm like you JimK. I think it has to do with not being so emotionally involved. If you can step back and look at problems impartially then they are easier to find solutions for. Of course its easy to give advice, not so easy to follow it though!

deleted_user 03/06/2007

Hi Jim. It is always easier for us to give advice than to apply it to ourselves. It doesn't make us hypocrites at all. It only means that it's much harder for us to be objective about our own issues, because we're right in the middle of them.

I posted about making new friends recently, and how I really didn't know how to go about it (I still don't). I would be able to provide sound advice for a friend in such a situation, but giving myself advice about it is nigh impossible.

deleted_user 03/06/2007

I am very much the same way. I can help people out all the time, but can't help myself at all. I give advice, but when it comes to me, can't follow any of it!

deleted_user 03/06/2007

I honsetly think it is just called ..."BEING HUMAN"

I think eventhose of us that do not suffer from depression...it is always easier to give them to recieve....LOL

Ok you know what I mean!

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