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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justaconfusedguy 01/15/2010

Outside im a happy active in school smiling guy, everyone says im emo..... thats the part i try to hide at school. it seems like i just put on a smile and a happy atitude but on the inside im broken and torn apart. i dont feel like cutting, i just feel like dying.....

typically 01/15/2010

It is very sad that you feel this bad...
Many of us have similar masks until we get to a point where we can no longer hide...
I hope you have some sort of support network eg.school counsellor.

deleted_user 01/15/2010

sorry guy, just know you aren't alone.

justaconfusedguy 01/15/2010

i know what you just said but i just feel all alone.... like im the only person that knows whats wrong with me

slrow 01/15/2010

I think alot of us put on a totally different face to the world then what we are actually going through. I don't know if that is a coping skill but I completely understand what you mean. I can look fine and laugh and talk but inside I feel miserable and just want to cry alot. I just think that is one of the many faces of depression. Hope you feel better soon.

justaconfusedguy 01/15/2010

i just cried a ton... for the first time in a year or two.... it seemed to help but idk i still feel broken but not as bad

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