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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Jennheimrich 11/14/2007

Today I am forced to be strong for not only myself, but for my father. I had planned to go swimming, and possibly get some new books to read, but my father called me around 7 am this morning telling me he's sick. I left here and headed straight to Bartow... my father comes first always. I picked him up, brought him to the doctor, and then to the pharmacy. Ok, so maybe I could have let him just come home and rest.... but he needed medicine. Well, he got his prescription, and the darn pills were huge!! and needed food after taking one. So... quick trip to Subway later... he got medicine in his system. Now hes laid out on the couch and snoring.

Bad part about that is when he's sick he's really grumpy, and doesn't care who he takes it out on. Yeah, lucky me. So Im having to be twice as resiliant to my depression today. Wish me luck guys. I don't know how well I can do.

ChiTownBear 11/14/2007

Hey Jenn,

Great job getting him to where he is. He obviously needs that.

I have been told I am resilient, it is a good character to have I guess. Keeps us doing the things we know we should for those who need us no matter what they do or say.

Good luck with the rest of the night.

deleted_user 11/14/2007

Ah, so grumpy when we're depressed. Can't be on this board for long and not know that. (Ha) You did everything right and you did your best. I think anybody can live with that!

Jennheimrich 11/14/2007

thank you so much guys. im just worn wayyyy down trying my hardest not to snap back at him, and scream "i know youre sick, but i have done nothing to wrong you" but my depression acted.... i just took it and said nothing

deleted_user 11/14/2007

Your father is very lucky to have you in his life.

Stay strong and vent all you need to on here.

Hug to you Jennxxxxxxxx

Jennheimrich 11/14/2007

Why is it when we're feeling low, we try to drag those around us down into the depths too???????????

somethingmissing 11/14/2007

its not that they drag you down, its that they need your energy. they get better thur you. you're doing good

deleted_user 11/14/2007

hugs hun.

deleted_user 11/14/2007

I think we all get like that when we're sick or feeling tired. Just keep thinking to yourself that it's the pain that's making him be that way and it's nothing personal against you. When he has a go at you, tell him you love him

Jennheimrich 11/14/2007

seriously though.... i cant seem to understand

deleted_user 11/14/2007

Thought i did this, but its not here so ! lots and lots of positive vibes and strength.

deleted_user 11/15/2007

I know exactly what you are going through. My hubby is really really grumpy on bad days and I tend to get the brunt of it. you just have to tell yourself that it's not them doing this and try to make it through. I find that when my hubby starts snapping at me, I just look him in the eye and tell him I love him. It makes me feel better.

deleted_user 11/15/2007

good luck:)

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