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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yellowdaisy
yellowdaisy

I feel like I've reached the point where I need help. I don't want to get out of bed, talk to anyone, be around anyone, do anything. I felt like I could just push through that until I started having self destructive thoughts the past few days. I can't control my mind. Those I've tried reaching out to say I'm just in a slump and need to push through but I'm not sure I can. 

Debbalina
Debbalina
Hey yellowdaisy - glad you took a big step and reached out. I'm riddled with destructive thoughts myself and relate to the feeling of not being able to control one's mind. That's a scary feeling. What's helped me is to literally add and interject positive thoughts to my day. I carry around a list of affirmations and when I think negatively - I whip it out. Also, at the end of the day my therapist has me write 5 positive things about my day. These are small changes, I know, but they have helped keep some negative thoughts at bay. If anything - you've certainly come to the right place here at DS. There are a lot of caring people who can definitely relate. Again - glad you're reaching out - that will help too! Keep posting.
CalmSunshine
CalmSunshine
Its interesting how so many of us feel the same things...and how hard it can be to learn to have self-compassion, maybe learn to let go, to learn meditation is what I have been trying to do, as they say it really helps with anx/dep...I hope so. (Deepak Chopra and Oprah have a free 21day of it 4x a yr.)
I just reached out too today and hope this site and ppl help with feelings, strength, etc when sometimes family members cant or wont...we need ppl and God...and often we get similar advice, like gratitude/journaling 3 positive things, affirmations, and of course, good nutrition, sleep, exercise...been trying EFT tapping too when I remember. Here’s to Hope.
bridgie101
bridgie101
Time to see the doctor. Don't talk to your friends about this: they don't have any qualifications. Go talk to the doctor, today or tomorrow, no dilly dallying, no mucking about, get the job done.

You need either counselling, medication, or both. Time to take this seriously and get it sorted out and dealt with.

Depression is one of those things where the sooner you sort it out, the better. Like a plumbing leak. Stuff only gets worse and more expensive.
fluf
fluf
Its good you recognize how you feel. You can make a list of your goals? This will help you stay on track. I have found that self-talk spoken with kindness, encouragement has helped me where I lack motivation and encouragement .Surround yourself with positive people and you will see yourself succeed more and more.