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.
great...i told my girlfriend about my cutting and depression now she's gone, the only person i had left to talk to. when i cried at home about it my dad came in and hit me telling me he'd give me somthing to cry about and my mom isnt even home. it hurts so fu***** bad that my girlfriend is gone now. i'm ready to die at age 16. i bet my family and girlfriend wont even shed a tear
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
I wish that I could say something to change what has happened to you but we do care rather you live or die. And you should also...
they notice. and they hurt.
but that's not really the point...
the point is you.
and your pain.
you and i know it's real.
you and i know how it can pull at you.
how sometimes cutting, or finding other ways to abuse ourselves, seem to make it better.
they don't. not really.
i woke up this morning with my face covered in dried blood for inducing a nose bleed.
i only remember a little about doing it.
but clearly i did it.
i do rmember a bit of pleasure at the time, like i could feel every bad thought, every bit of poison in my soul dripping out my nostril.
but as soon as i looked in the mirror - they were back.
most people have a very hard time understanding us.
understanding the swings in mood.
all those "normal" people who think they've got their shit together.
feck 'em.
they don't.
but they don't know it.
you and me - we know it.
we know we don't totally have our shit together.
that puts us a step ahead of them.
please trust that the pain isn't always bad.
pleaase trust that you'll have lists of things that made you smile.
please trust that you'll find people who support and understand you.
please, please trust...
and be brave.
we're here - a whole community - to hold you when it gets too tough.
There are so many options...
think of this as your happy place.
the place you can come and be accepted as is.
no questions.
no strings.
you're cutting and you need to tell us?
tell us.
no judgements.
no lectures.
just open ears and comforting arms.
not for her.
and not to ease your pain.
please...be strong until morning.
please - every one has their secret behaviors.
you know - things they think only they do and that no one else does or understands.
trust me - i'll bet a dozen donuts that everyone at your school, your girlfriend included, hides part of themselves because of embarassment.
look - it's out there.
so people know.
so maybe they'll form judgements about you.
so what?
really - so what?
the only opinion that matters is your's.
the only person you have to answer to is you.
all of us have had to deal with our teenage issues.
you are not alone in this.
and you can get through it.
your cutting is your way of dealing right now.
maybe it's not the most effective.
maybe it's not the healthiest.
but at least you're trying.
please - keep trying.
face the day.
you'll get through it.
i promise.