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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gooch 03/08/2011

The biggest mistake that hurt me , is not telling anyone
when I was in the deepest suffering of my life. I didn't ask for help.

Now I have been opening up and am having a sense of peace.
It was a horrible trip. But I am on the right track to live again.

Bistro 03/08/2011

Party time, Gooch!!!!!

ThePepperMan 03/08/2011

Sharing things like this with people close to us is a HUGE step to recovery!

beachside 03/08/2011

Yay for gooch.......Good for you !!!!!!!!!!!! So glad to hear,"right track to live again." Great News, thank you for posting.

(((((((((((((hugs))))))))))))

1Patriciann 03/08/2011

This is good!!!! I'm happy for your progress.

((hugs))
Patricia

deleted_user 03/08/2011

I am essentially in that place right now. I cannot tell anyone I know personally where my head is. My family is completely clueless, well I feel like my mom has a feeling, because I can tell she worries about me with that sort of thing in mind, but I don't tell people anything. I just keep it inside. Letting people in seems so scary.

So I give you so much credit for moving in the right direction. Can I ask what you've done to be more comfortable opening up and everything?

deleted_user 03/08/2011

I have no one close to share things with, I am afraid that if I ask for any professional help that I will regret it.

gooch 03/08/2011

thanks everybody. you have been kind.
i really cannot advise how to do this opening up.
i am so stubborn and so proud it took me years.
DS helped. I just couldnt accept that the great gooch could have a mental illness.

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