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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Ashley8888 07/20/2008

I feel so empty inside, I truly want all these feeling to go away and dont know how.....I have not left my apt. for two days and know that i should but I dont even know what to do with myself....I feel so alone and i know its my own fault, i push everyone away, I dont fell like pretending to be happy. I feel so low, lost, inviable....I hate feeling this way!
does anyone eles go trough this, what helps to snap you out?
Is it really a chemical thing in my brain? Or do i need to just stop feeling sorry for myself? I am so confused, I do want to be happy and feel normal....

gumper 07/20/2008

It is chemicals yes, other things as well.

To snap myself out of it, I force myself to go out with my friends and just have a laugh.

It is tough, need willpower to take the first steps outta the house, but I am sure you can do it.

Go to a feel good movie or something :)

/hug

deleted_user 07/20/2008

Thats depression for you mate, it gets me too sometimes. As you say its chemicals in the brain that are a little out of sync and thats all it takes, you just have to keep in mind that the feeling will not last. When you feel a little lighter try going for a short walk, nothing major like a 5 mile trek maybe just round your street, believe it or not the fresh air does some good gets the lungs working and also helps to release a few endorfens!!! Hope you start to feel better buddy!!!! HUGS!!
Lee

deleted_user 07/20/2008

hi ashley,i also feel like you do on many days,and i know how hard it is to get yourself motivated when your in a very low spirit,its so easy to build a wall around you but its really hard to knock it down.i keep a book and i only write down the nice things people say to me,also i write all my happy memories down,when im feeling low,i read them over and over again,then i will force myself to go for a little walk,it does help,but please believe in yourself,you are a good person and you deserve to be happy xx

deleted_user 07/20/2008

I know how you feel. I am trying to clean my apartment today so I can accomplish something this weekend. A little cleaning may help me feel more in control and propel me forward. Don't know if you've also let your apt go, but maybe it will help. If you have money go out to a movie, park, or sandwich shop. HOpe you feel better.

deleted_user 07/20/2008

Mainly a chemical imbalance, one day I'm fine, the next day I am everything that you described. I've pushed people away for years, avoid social activities because I didn't feel like putting on the happy face when inside I was dead. Hoping your appt. goes well and you can get the meds you need to help you. Hang in there.

deleted_user 07/20/2008

2 days is not so dangerous but please do not let it go on - I did and ended up an alcoholic - didnt even go out to buy it got it delivered by taxi!

Take every opportunity to go out - make arrangements with frineds and/or family to get you going and dont back out by saying you're not well which I did all the time

Good luck

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Ashley8888 07/20/2008

Thank you all so much for your support, it really does help, I know i just need to get out....I might go shopping, shouldnt but i usually help for the moment....it truly helps to know I am not alone, and others feel the same way I do too...
thank you all!!!!!!
I will use my willpower and just get out!

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