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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whendovescry 03/31/2017

a full blown panic attack, while at work, in the beginning of a fucken presentation. I feel like such an idiot!!! I played it off like if I got sick to my stomach but I knew damn well what is was - a panic attack!!! Unbelievable... what a fucken loser.... idiot

bridgie101 03/31/2017

not at all. you faked it. :D You gave everyone an out. Cultivate something like gluten intolerance or irritable bowel so that when you have a 'panic attack' that comes on suddenly, you at least have a more substantial cover.

Meanwhile, just do those presentations. They're not that scary. You need to attend more and you can see it's just people having a go, making up stories, having a bash. it's nothing like as intimidating as we're all raised to believe. :D

ReaDyO 04/01/2017

Whendovescry, there is nothing idiotic about what you did. In a panic attack you react irrationally and you feel like you're dying. FUck that, if anything you did something not many would do, which is keep composure and at least have sense to lie a bit lol. Don't worry, presentation or not the world will go on and you will keep on living. There will be other opportunities, don't make this into a habit, next time grab yourself by the ass and keep on moving forward. Don't say you are a loser or an idiot, the shit we tell ourselves is very powerful and can affect you in the long run. You're human, you are allowed to be nervous and feel what you feel. I faked an accident once because I was too nervous to show up to an interview. Shit happens man, next day though at the rescheduled interview I got the job. Shit works out. Stay strong.

bees2000 04/01/2017

You survived it!!!! You did great. They get less and less the more you keep on keeping on!!!

sharaninmd 04/01/2017

Please don't consider yourself to be a loser or an idiot. You are only human like the rest of us. Just remember that you managed to get through it and the next time you can mentally prepare yourself so that the presentation will go more smoothly. Sometimes our nerves take over. Keep thinking positive and you will do better and feel better about yourself.

Jay1764 04/01/2017

You are not a loser or an idiot. I deal with panic attacks very often. They are nothing to be ashamed about. Just know that everything will be alright, and repeat that to yourself and then it will be

jellybean423 04/01/2017

I think it's great you found a way to cover......smart!! Quite the opposite of idiot...

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