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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AnnualGecko
AnnualGecko
I was just wondering, I am a completely different person on here to what I am in real life I feel. Here, I feel as though I can be nice, and actually explain my feelings. Where as, around my friends, I am a much stronger character, always laughing, and joking, I don't let them see me as I actually am... does anyone else feel like this?
deleted_user
deleted_user
i think with the anonymity that sitting behind a computer screen provides, you are able to be a little less closed up and be more open online.
deleted_user
deleted_user
yeah .....I act diffrent in front of others,so they don't see the pain.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Kind of. I used to find I was able to be completely open and honest on DS but knowing a few DS people in real life I'm back to feeling a bit stumped again. It's my own problem though. Besides I'm actually doing alright at the moment :)

(PS: Everyone should look at annualgecko's pictures because his dogs are so cute!!)
deleted_user
deleted_user
IRL I have to hide my anxiety/depression but the medication helps alot with that. I'm grateful for that b/c I have to make a living for me and my boy. on DS, I'm able to express the anxiety/depression that I have to hide.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I am more outgoing here, feel a tad braver. I am quiet in the real life except among close friends...Then I never shut up!
Dixe4me
Dixe4me
I'm happier here than I am in real life. Go figure:)
deleted_user
deleted_user
im simple by natural. complications make me shy, and raises my anxiety. i normally dont try something unless im manic, then im brave. once i do it once, i do it again... the more i do it the less complicated it gets, and the more i can relax. which is me. simple and relaxed. :D
deleted_user
deleted_user
I am mostly like lynn4. My close friends/co workers know me more than my boyfriend does. I have learned not to share much with him because he plays it off like he doesn't understand or I feel he puts me down for it. He doesn't do it conciously but it is how it comes across. I am getting stronger and have had moments that are putting him in place but it is slow. I know I will get there. There isn't anything here that I don't talk about with my friends and co workers here, very few though. Otherwise I am quite and I just want to blend without sticking out. But feel like I stick out anyway because I have gained 30 pounds, and lack motivation. I know it's all in my head and these things will pass. Sorry I rambled. My brain gets started and BLAM. : P
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