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.
Me: 30 years old. Live at home. Just lost my job. Having a hard time finding a new one. In the same day, my boyfriend left me and I lost my job. This is not the first time he has left me. I am angry. I yell at loved ones. I am eating myself into stomach pains everyday. I don't want to interact with people, I don't want to leave the house. I have no college degree. I feel like I can't breathe today. I don't know how to get rid of these feelings of sadness and anger. I am ruining relationships with people who love me. I don't know what to do. I am a good person I always thought, but I am starting to question that.
and it's THEIR house. If you can't make yourself behave reasonably,
you should take yourself outside, and walk around the block -- if it's too
cold, if it's uncomfortable-- imagine your 30 year old living in your house,
talking to you any way they please.... that's uncomfortable!
You're totally focused on what you don't have and not appreciative
of the people who are helping you. Therapy is just not in most people's budgets, Boyfriends and jobs will come and go, but aging parents
won't always be there, and most have plenty of harsh realities that
they are dealing with, and could use some kindness, some help around the house.
The feelings of sadness and anger - many of them, can be pushed
out of your mind by focusing on others, finding ways to help people who are helping you -- there's always something you can do, even something small.
Meditating, breathing and calming yourself - Breathe in - counting to 4,
Hold, counting to 7 Breathe out, counting to 8
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"You cannot be upset if your breathing is slow, deep, quiet and regular. You cannot always center yourself emotionally by an act of will, but you can use your voluntary nerves to make your breathing slow, deep, quiet and regular, and the rest will follow."
http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/ART00519/An-Introduction-to-Breathing.html
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http://www.livestrong.com/article/149332-4-7-8-breathing-exercises/