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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akacountrygirl 10/26/2013

I have come to realize lately that if I am not happy with myself, I can't not be happy with the world and other people in it. yes it is hard to talk yourself into being happy with you....but in doing so...frees you of anxiety and stress.

Get to know yourself and understand why you have done what you always did.

If you are able to recognize the problem and educate yourself on how to change it.....you will have more power then the problem itself.

I can't stress enough about how we should educate ourselves on the disease and what the medications can actually do to us. Sometimes the meds cause depression...you should bring this up to your doctor and examine the possibilities

Once we know

what the problem is we can then learn how to tackle it..

Best wishes.

deleted_user 10/26/2013

Knowing the problem is half the battle or so they say. Still working on who I am and not being to hard on myself when having a good look at myself. I know I have a lot of growing up to do still.

AngelAshley123 10/26/2013

What you said here is so true! Huggs

deleted_user 10/26/2013

i hate life on earth
i understand it from many perspectives

antidepressants never worked for me - probably never will

i love who i am / and i hate myself at the same time

for me - life is about waiting to get to heaven - then none of this shit will matter or effect me anymore

BooClouds 10/26/2013

Yes, I think I like myself....or at least I try to...but am just so tired of being knocked down over and over. What I think works best for me is keeping my distance and not getting too involved because that way I can't be attacked.

Ok, maybe I am unhappy with myself because I wish I could stand up for myself.

deleted_user 10/26/2013

Nope.

Avoid the mirrors, hate the blank stare.
Watch television to avoid what is not there.
What should have been, what might have been
There's no point in going there.

koolman 10/26/2013

I'm happy with myself. I'm just not always happy with the WORLD, that is, the material world, the money system, the expectations to live up to some ideal of physical perfection, the lack of depth and spirituality. I do like the NATURAL world, however, very much. Wish i could live in a log cabin in the mountains, fish and pick wild berries for food, chop firewood for the cold winter months, have a modest stash of firearms to keep undesirables off my property.

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