
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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I've admitted that somethings wrong....but, I hesitate to say this because I am afraid of offending someone else....I am embarresed to tell anyone. My hubby knows although it has taken a long time to figure out a way to admit it to him. We've had lots of problems...well, lots of disagrements and misunderstandings, not like cheating or hitting or anytign like that problems....anyways, I'm trying to get into to a counseling center but I dont' want anyone to know. I'm not sure why, I feel like ny hubby's family is goign to ask alot of ?'s, you know how bad is it or why are so so depressed look at all u have, or even worse possibly by saying that muct be why I'm the way I am. I don't know, I just am scared to tell anyone, my husband is doing everythign he can to help, but he's kind of overwelmed and underknowledged (is that evena word?) about the whole thing.
Anyone have ...I don't advice or anythign on being honest with those close to me (i.e. MIL/FIL/MOM) ro do I just not need to be?
Anyone have ...I don't advice or anythign on being honest with those close to me (i.e. MIL/FIL/MOM) ro do I just not need to be?
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My mother in law does not know I have depression, that side of the family wouldn't understand, and really I don't owe them that information
Caring too much about what people think about us, what they might say, what they might do, can keep a person in misery for years to come.
Frankly, it is no one's business. Why your husband's family would know is something I don't understand. And even if they asked questions, there a variety of ways to deal with those situations.
Not getting help only prolongs your suffering, I hope you find a way to get through the embarrassment.
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I see, yes I have felt that way, I share so much with my mother in law that it sometimes is hard to keep that part of me secret, she loves me, but comes from another time....and I love her
so, yes I have felt the same, and that is the direction I chose to take with her
your family may understand, maybe you are having a harder time accepting it than they would, as if you have failed or something, which you haven't
I remember years ago when a friend told me of a minor criminal charge from years back. Like you, she was concerned that I would treat her differently. I told her that she must not think very highly of me since her fear go in the wa.
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Now the all kind of know but they only know what I chose to tell them. It like any other medical condition... people might know you have something, but they don't need to know all the details.
People I previously thought were happy, who seemed to have it all figured out, have told me they suffer from depression or did in the past.
The bravest thing you've done, is to get help and to acknowledge that you need help. Don't worry about being depressed. Lots of people who have good lives are depressed. Don't feel guilty. It is an illness that effects the strong, capable and loving people of society.