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.
I am 39 and feel like the biggest loser on the planet. I am ashamed, as I have accomplished almost nothing in the years of my life. I know it is fruitless to compare myself to others, but I look around and see the successes of people so much younger than myself, and I mourn for my own youth. Why didn't I find a path and put myself on it. I am ashamed of my nothingness, for my daughter has only me to look to, and she knows I am pathetic. She loves me anyway, but I have not been able to give her any of the experiences in life that she has wanted. All my dreams were little more than fantasies I wasn't worthy of pursuing. I am a Salieri in a Mozart world--except that Salieri was able to compose respectable pieces of music. I can hear, see, and understand brilliance in life, but I can't produce it. I am broken. And further, I am broke, in debt, have a negative balance in my checking account. I am so pathetic I can't even get a job. I can offer my wonderful, beautiful child nothing, and it is all I see. I live with my parents, who are also depressed. This is so ugly and so unfair to my daughter.
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
Its not too late it aint over till the fat lady sings.
If you need to talk let me know
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as parents, u know we really don't have the luxury of giving in to depression. we just DON'T.
u have a computer, so start hunting down what's available in your state.
as for your daughter..keep in mind that when looking back..people never remember what was bought for them as children...but the love they received.
good luck xoxoxo Di
1. Get in touch with your local family services organization for health care. Especially since you don't have an income, you and your daughter should qualify for visits with a social worker/therapsit.
2. Use bleach to get rid of the mold. Mold and mildew will make you more depressed and they can harm your immune system.
3 Drink plenty of water to keep your energy level optimal.
4. Check with your state employment office for skills training programs.
5. Look for a Meyers-Briggs or some personality evaluation test (I'm pretty sure you can find one on-line) to help you sort out where your strengths lie.
6. Tape pictures of what success looks like to you on your mirror (or on the walls of your bedroom if that's not an option).
7. Laugh as soon as you wake up.
8. Practice smiling. Smile as often as you can remember to do it.
9. Get plenty of rest and try to sleep at the same time every night.
10. Get a library card to check out books, find out what groups or activities are going on in your community and perhaps even volunteer there or somewhere else.
Good luck.
You've done something that your folks didn't do; you've admitted you are depressed and you want to get well. That alone makes your daughter's experience with depression entirely different.