
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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OK, I just need to do some venting. I am so fed up with my family right now. I feel so alone. They don't understand what I'm feeling or the pain I am in. I posted on friday that I am out of pain meds until tomorrow, so I have been hurting pretty bad this weekend. well, my sister thinks she's a dr. and tells me that I'm "lazy" and I need to go swim to strengthen my core. I am aware this helps, but, I am hurting, so I want to be left alone. but she can't let it go. she just keeps telling me i need to exercise over and over and over again. I can't take it! I flipped out on her and told her she doesnt know how I feel, and she comes back at me with "well, I draw blood all day so my back hurts after that" shes working on going to med school, therefore she thinks she's a dr. already. ugh, so my mom just lets her talk to me this way, and my dad tells me I need to stop yelling. I hate it. They don't get it. I'm a black sheep in my own home. so, yeah, this is really helpful with my depression to! Its just a cycle I cant get out of.

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am on the phone,so am bumping this up so can answer in a bit x

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God I'd hate her to be my doctor...she'll learn,she's obviously not studied the mental health book yet..we're here for you,sty strong xx

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She needs to learn some bedside manner before she becomes that doc.lol. Pain is terrible to live with day in and day out. I do this as well and it is tough. Swimming is great for fibro and other pain illnesses. However, when you ache and feel this pain...it is the last thing you want to do. Next time, just say...ok. thanks. maybe I will try it later. This will give her no more to talk about and may alleviate your stress levels rising.
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