
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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Its always on and off.. but it just never goes away. I don't know whats wrong with me, but i get these depression attacks and when they hit, all i can do is lay in bed and wish i wasn't here, i wish i just didn't exist (not reffering to suicide though).
I always battled with depressed thoughts when i was a teenager, but my girlfriend helped me out alot. Right before we went to college though, she cheated on me and dumped me. That was a year and a half ago though, i dont think its her that depresses me (even though i lost 40 pounds in 3 months when she did broke up with me... i was deffiantly depressed about that for a while). I dont know what to do, pills scare me and so do phycologist, i get anxiety from it.
I have friends but i just cant talk to them most of the time. I dont know why, i just dont want to, i dont want to do alot of things. This is really tearing me up inside... and all i can do is shell it in.
Any advice would be helpfull, i just dont know what to do anymore.
I always battled with depressed thoughts when i was a teenager, but my girlfriend helped me out alot. Right before we went to college though, she cheated on me and dumped me. That was a year and a half ago though, i dont think its her that depresses me (even though i lost 40 pounds in 3 months when she did broke up with me... i was deffiantly depressed about that for a while). I dont know what to do, pills scare me and so do phycologist, i get anxiety from it.
I have friends but i just cant talk to them most of the time. I dont know why, i just dont want to, i dont want to do alot of things. This is really tearing me up inside... and all i can do is shell it in.
Any advice would be helpfull, i just dont know what to do anymore.
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What I did find out in the process though, is that if depression doesn't go away on its own in a reasonable amount of time, you would probably benefit from meds and/or therapy. Both are recommended for major depression (depression that is severe and doesn't go away on it's own)
That does not necessarily mean you will need it forever, but that you may need it to get back in balance.
Also, the longer you wait to treat it, the more difficult it is to treat it.
If you want more info or have any more questions, just let me know. I will be happy to answer what I can, or find the answers if I can't.
Welcome, and I'm glad you posted. That is a good start. I like what Dearest said about writing. It helps me too. And making friends here helps me too. It gives me something to look forward to. I see a therapist and take medication. It has not been a smooth road, but I think this is a process that has been good for me. I know I can't do it alone, so I would muster up the courage and call a mental health facility for some help. Take care and let us know how your are..
As each person is different, each professional is different. What might be good may not be good for another. Have patience with yourself and how quickly it will take to get better.
just because you are not suicidal, does not mean that you are not depressed or in a major depression.
dont be afraid of pills. i know alot of people think that they make you feel drugged or out of control. there are alot of good meds out there, ones that make you feel normal. i didnt even realize that i was having anxiety until my psychologist told me. i thought he was nuts. he gave me a prescription for that too. - but when the antidepressants kicked in, i didn't need the anti-anxiety meds anymore. and just because you go on meds, doesnt necessarily mean you will be on them for the rest of your life either.
like the others have said, writing on my journal helps me tremendously. never knew just writing about thoughts and feelings and days events could have such a positive impact.
and we are all always here for you!!