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.
Hi everyone, my first post here is one that I suppose brings me in hopes of finding some solace in numbers. I'm not sure how to best describe my feelings of sadness and hopelessness as I begin to realize my years at best are winding down in this journey we call life. The many years of depression and anxiety have not left me short of memories I would just as soon forget. The scope of my family is six people and only a few friends that I know through my wife. We are adjusting to what will is living with limited funds, transportation, and praying we can stay healthy besides my mental illness and my wife's challenges with arthritis. I know in the bigger picture I should and am grateful as I know many are suffering far worse than me. Still, the feelings of fear and loneliness consume my every waking moment. I'm generally a very quiet and private person but at the moment I am glad to have found this group to be able to share my feelings. I wish everyone a blessed Sunday.
Lots of people are going through the same thing I agree it's hard, depression and anxiety is hard to cope with by its self and lack of funds is always a worry sorry I'm not much good at this sort of thing but I want you to know is that you are are not alone you will get the support that you want and advice from friends that can give better advice than me take care.
The first couple of months of the Pandemic I wasn't so bad, but as time went on......well yes the fear and loneliness have crept in...... It's really gotten to me, and big time. Someone once gave me a tip---to put up a nature poster say in your bedroom----and just look at it, it gives you peace and serenity. So I ordered a few nature posters on Amazon, so I can switch them around, they's actually quite nice and have a nice coating on them---I ordered one with birds some with trees, and my favorite is a long and winding road....I suggest you try that, it does help me when I look at them for a few minutes. Good luck!