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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kwheeler 07/13/2016

This is my first time using a site to help cope with my profound sadness. As awful as it sounds I guess we are supposed to find comfort in other peoples sadness. It would mean a great deal to me and I am sure alot of you, to make a friend. I mean, not just a friend to talk about the bad things and feed off of eachothers negativity but, a friend that you can share a connection with. Maybe a friendship that forms from a common problem. Depression. I think we all want to get better? I think that we all want to feel valued and "needed" for lack of a better word. I know that I do.

I cannot say that I am doomed or tortured with intrusive thoughts but, I can say that I am sad.Thats what brings me here. I am seeking connection with someone who understands what its like to feel nothing during the day and sadness while alone. I am almost positive that alot of the people who share their stories on this website and others are far worse off than myself. I am not selling a sob story that does not exist.

I am just sad.

sonnycamehome 07/13/2016

Welcome to the group. I can identify with your post, especially feeling sadness while alone. I think you've done a good thing by reaching out here, and I hope you will find support and friendship.

uniquorn 07/13/2016

I feel sad when alone. Some times I can shake it. Some days I wake up and feel so alone first thing in the morning. Just lying there. Realizing how alone I am. But i get up, Weekends are hardest. I tend to self destruct a little due to long depressing weekend days. I can't seem to break that pattern right now.

machoorozconpollo 07/13/2016

Hi, I too am a lost depressed soul. I hate it. I have no family or friends. No one to talk to and share my stories with. It gets frustrating and overbearing sometimes. Despair is a common feeling with me. I would be happy to share a friendship and a connection with you. Feel free to read my journals. You'll get a better understanding of why it is that I am the way I am. Sad, completely utterly sad. I hope we could be friends. And hopefully I'll get to talk to you soon. Bye.

iwontbackdown1 07/13/2016

It does help to have Friends who care and know about problems we have. I found that to be true that's why I'm here. I think we all need to feel we belong and not to be judged when we're not at the top of our 'game.'
I've just joined this group on the "new upgraded" ds. So, here's hoping we can get to know each other. I won't go anywhere (on purpose, that is). I want to keep posting to help you and myself. It's a good start, right?!
Good luck. Take care.

Smq05 07/13/2016

Hi I totally understand what you mean. I actually sign up today for the same reason. I know it's hard for ppl that don't suffer from it to understand but if u need a friend to relate I'm here

Minidogs2 07/14/2016

Very true. We all need to be valued, and we need other people to help us. Staying isolated doesn't work. Keep in touch and you'll feel support.

marrude 07/14/2016

Hi KWheeler, You sound really down. I wouldn't mind trying to get to know one another online, if we have anything in common, except depression and anxiety. Please respond if you're interested. I'm married, 75 years old, and in good health, other than mentally. LOL

ThePepperMan 07/14/2016

Good to meet you all! Sorry for the reason that we have met, but still, welcome!

Yes, it is good to talk to people who have "been there, done that".

muskrattiger 07/14/2016

welcome ..........I can relate to you you have come to the right place ......I was once just like you ....when the kids and husband were home .....I did all the things a mother and wife would do ........but when I was by my self all I did was cry ......but it cept getting worse ....untill I was crying when they were home ...untill I just stoped ...stoped crying stoped ..wanting to get out of bed stoped looking at aneyone ...stoped talking ......I ended up in the hospital ......depreshion is depreshion .............no mater what leavel you are on .......you need to...look after your self and if that isent enough than look for treatment .......this is a good step in that direction .........I have gotten the suport I realy needed in here especualy when I realy needed it .....I always answer my mesages and my hugs and if you right journals if you tell me in mesages I will read them to ......I will keep you in my prayers ......God bless ....

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