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 hate when youre trying to talk to a person about the now and the future and all they want to do is keep bringing up the past! that drives me insane! do NOT ask me to work on a better future if all youre going to do is focus on the past. how do you expect ANYONE to overcome their obstacles and make each day a new and better one if all you do is remind them of the awful things said, done, remembered from before?? thats not fair.
I read a story about a woman who lost a lot of weight after a long time of intense effort. People kept bringing up the past to her, and this bugged the crap out of her. So she came up with a reply that she used over and over when ever somebody brought it up:
That was then, this is now.
That is all she ever said. After a while of different attempts to remind her of who she used to be, they either shaped up and started treating her with respect, or they dropped out of her life.
She did not miss the ones who dropped out of her life, but the ones who got the message and stayed became better friends/family.
gentle hugs
Hugs to all!!