Depression Support Group

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Why is everything so hard and lonely.

SuyB
SuyB
I think its cause I was so excited and pumped up for Christmas and it all my interactions with my family just came across as fake. I still feel lonely...like I didn't get to have the happiness I needed this year. I been on Prozac and it helps my anger, depression, feelings of just wanting to disappear.
skye808
skye808
I'm lonely too. Extremely lonely. Lonely to the point where I sit in my closet because I do not feel secure and safe.
Not safe as in physically, safe as emotionally safe.
I feel alone
Helpless
worthless
Everything is hard sometimes...... but we can all help each other out of it.
I'm here to talk.
RJW
RJW
Thank you for sharing. That is a very good question. Ironically, Depression shames us into wanting to be alone, then that very loneliness drives us deeper into Depression. The hard part is easier to understand. Take a marathon runner that is extremely well trained and have run down a flight of stairs. They would think that was easy. Then have them carry a 300 lbs barbell with them. I guarantee it would be easy to them anymore. We carry that unseen weight. It does however make a stronger. Endurance makes us stronger. It isn't easy, but you are worth it. Letting more people know you will cure the loneliness. Just don't listen to the lies of shame of Depression. I hope this was of any help. Thank you and God Bless.
euniceps
euniceps
It can be a challenge working through our loneliness; however what sometimes help is focusing on our strengths, recognizing the positive qualities we posses. Also showing others that we care about them by taking a genuine interest in them. Lastly following the advice of the Bible in Colossians 4:6 'Let your words always be gracious'.
Ann93
Ann93
Sorry to hear that you are struggling and feeling lonely. Life is full of challenges and transitions. It is also full of great moments and milestones. What is helpful for me is being thankful for a few things every day. Have you thought of concentrating on the positive in your life and how you can help others with the talents that you possess? Volunteering is a way to get to meet new people who have the same interests as you. Hope that you can find a way to help others!