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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Flashreturns 12/03/2020

I'm trying to quit booze and shoplifting.

It's just hard to have a purpose in life post addiction.

I teach but feel medocre about my abilities. I just don't have the time or energy to put more into it.

I'm not sure I want to stay married but I'm not sure I can afford to divorce.

My son is practically the only thing keeping me alive. I would not end my life and do that to him.

I am talking to professionals.

But I go round and round.

Bluebird20 12/03/2020

Good for you that your trying to quit booze and shoplifting. It is important to get time to do some new things or learn something new. Or something you use to like to do. Hang in there. You will find a way

maria718 12/03/2020

Oh I can understand post-addiction problems. I've had lots of friends struggle w/that. Some made it; some didn't. Stay totally away from booze; don't even look @ a liquor store, or a bar. Don't hang out with the same people you used to hang out with. Those were your "drinking buddies" not true friends. No shoplifting either, stay far away from your demons.
Good luck to you, I'm glad you wrote about post-addiction, so many people struggle w/it. Hang in there, and believe me, your family loves you, no matter how difficult it may seem, it's worse without them.

Flashreturns 12/04/2020

Thank you both. I love the bear pic btw

JanusD 12/04/2020

Yea I agree. I am an advocate that in order to conquer mental illness you have to totally change your life. You no longer ARE the person you used to be and why would you want to go back to being that person, after all THAT is the person who broke down. The new you will be mush stronger and better able to cope.

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Prycejosh1987 12/04/2020

If your married, work on the marriage through counselling.

Flashreturns 12/06/2020

I think first I need to change and then the counceling

KimmyO 12/08/2020

Counseling will help you thru the change, don't wait till you change, that's like trying to be perfect before going to church. We all need help sometimes. If you can't afford a counselor, many churches offer it free too. Magnesium can help calm your mind body and spirit in the midst of this stress too. If you don't take pills, almonds are great for that. =) <3

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