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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Feeling Appriciated/Worthy

lovelymassacre06
lovelymassacre06
There are days when I get like this and I just feel less then worthy. I wish I was told more that I'm a good mother, or pretty or a good person. I feel like I don't do anything wrong or anything that would qualify me as a bad person. I'm faithful, loyal to my friends and a good listener. At times I feel like THATS the problem. I don't realize that everyone has the same heart as me and doesn't show affection like I do. But it bothers me... I wish people WOULD do things like I do....... Does this sound crazy? Sometimes I wish I were heartless and didn't care so much about everything, I think that would make things easier If i started acting how others do..... But thats honestly not who I am.
Community LeaderThePepperMan
ThePepperMan
I hear you, it is nice to be recognized!

Sometimes we need to accept that our reward for doing nice things is that we made our little part of the world just a little bit better.

But yes, it sure would be nice to be told that out loud by family and friends!
angeleyes92
angeleyes92
a simple thanks at the dinner table would be nice each night....but how many of us get that. I live in a house where having a mental illness is forgotten about and I have to cope every day....I'm not allowed a bad day. I can be physically ill but not mentally ill and that isn't fair either.

We could always go on strike and demand some respect but that probably won't work either
enigmaticloner
enigmaticloner
I feel the same way really. Out of most of the friends I have had, I've have a tendency to be the nice one of the group always trying to help someone and make sure they're alright. Like a big brother of sorts, but never felt appreciated much. Then again I guess that's part of the reason I'm alone now.
bridgie101
bridgie101
I think you need to realise that you're probably a very special element in everyone around you's life. And they never think to mention it, because they're too busy basking in it. But don't feel discouraged, and don't feel they don't appreciate it - and most importantly, don't feel locked into giving it all the time.

There will be times in your life when you don't have this energy. And that's when you will find out they love you anyway. :D