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 extremely anxious with writing my first entry and how to begin this journey. I have to be honest and express that this journey was not optional due to a requirement with my Master's program. I have chosen a support group based on personal needs, hoping it could beneficial and a learning experience for the future.
I will begin by stating that I have been experiencing depression for 7 years. I believe it began as postpartum depression but unsure how it has progressed and continued for so long. After experiencing the symptoms and living with the illness I recognized how depression has effected many family members over the years and still continues.
I have tried different treatment methods but I am still trying to find the consistent form. I believe journaling would be the greatest benefit especially due to my interest. I often falter because of my busy schedule as a single mom that works and completing her Masters. I have not helped by adding to my plate but I am looking at my long term goal.
Just writing this short bit has made me feel better. More anxious to see the responses and support!
I will begin by stating that I have been experiencing depression for 7 years. I believe it began as postpartum depression but unsure how it has progressed and continued for so long. After experiencing the symptoms and living with the illness I recognized how depression has effected many family members over the years and still continues.
I have tried different treatment methods but I am still trying to find the consistent form. I believe journaling would be the greatest benefit especially due to my interest. I often falter because of my busy schedule as a single mom that works and completing her Masters. I have not helped by adding to my plate but I am looking at my long term goal.
Just writing this short bit has made me feel better. More anxious to see the responses and support!
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I invited Bill to have dinner with me last Sunday. He wasn't willing to drive 7 hours to mid Michigan and teased me with his beautiful ribs!!! So, of course I ate alone and had cedar salmon
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check out that smoke ring. It tasted really good. I smothered it with Maulls BBQ sauce which is Local to St. Louis and one of the best I ever had.....
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DRENA B
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I am a very firm believer in therapy as a way to get a handle on things, and that emphases at the start should be to find (as best as possible) what the cause of the depression is.
So welcome to the forum, and I hope you are able to find some of the answers you seek here.
A recent national news segment discussed postpartum so you should be able to find info via the net on this. The gist of what they said was 2 week postpartum OK, 8 weeks "you could have a problem".
So getting a counsellor is really worth it.
Secondly; depression can have to do with disempowerment, and exhaustion. so those are 2 other places to look for possible causes. I think having a baby will create a hormonal shift after a baby is born; but exhaustion and stress take over without a person knowing. So look at how much of your time is spent re-energising yourself, and doing just what you want. I have learned that I have to have a day a week or I no longer get by.