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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SearchingAndWaiting 11/17/2013

Do you know what it's like to have a characteristic of yourself you don't like? Something you've worked to change but you think others don't appreciate how much you struggle with it?

In my case, it's feeling like I'm too rigid. It's not my fault; it's just how I am. I think I got it (at least mostly) from my dad. I resent him for it.

I've tried really hard to be more easygoing in life, and I've made progress. But I don't think I'll ever be one of those people who can always go with the flow.

What do you struggle with, if anything?

Meg08 11/17/2013

I am the opposite...I go with the flow too much. I wish I was a more assertive, take charge kind of person but I am very nonchalant about things and have a very hard time showing any kind of emotion and I wish I could change that about myself

DCUK 11/17/2013

I STRUGGLE TO HOLD A CONVERSATION WITH OTHERS,

JUST FIND IT SO DARN HARD THIS KEEPS ME FROM MAKEING RIENDS...

muskrattiger 11/18/2013

I also have a hard time keeping up a conversation but have four frends that I can talk to ........also I can't seam to make myself do things that I realy need like get up and moving I know it has to do with the depreshion but my health is now at steak .......

koolman 11/18/2013

Anger. Unrealistic expectations. Delusions of grandeur followed by the inevitable haunted by meagers. Boredom. Self-loathing. Others-loathing. Perfectionism. Obsessiveness. I'm trying to be more level, more loving and go with the flow.

deleted_user 11/18/2013

I just hate this world.

SearchingAndWaiting 11/20/2013

Thank you all for sharing your struggles. It lets me feel a little less alone in mine.

Meg08, I hear that you'd like to be more self-expressive... to be better able to stand up for yourself? To feel more?
DCUK and muskrattiger, I empathize with your not being able to talk to others as well as you want to. That it makes things difficult socially.
Koolman, I get that you want acceptance. To be accepted, and to be able to accept. To be able to appreciate the reality that is?
And sickday, I'm guessing you just feel fed up. Tired of trying hard for something that's not coming.

I'm sorry that you're all experiencing pain. For what it's worth, I am, too.

freakchick3175 11/21/2013

I wish I could be more accepting.... of the past that I cant change, stop wallowing in self pity and regret and just accept that I can't change things. accept my life for what it is and sstop wishing I had something different.

solitudeisnear 11/21/2013

freakchic hit it on the head for me too. I try so hard to be and show what I am not. I am just now accepting that this depression is what it is and its OK to feel what I feel and not have to feel crazy for it, it is just what it is.

Naara 11/21/2013

I'm still in denial about my own depression

deleted_user 11/21/2013

I hate that I am not up for regular visits with people or regular communication due to flat out lack of energy and body resources. You'd be amazed at how much it takes for your body to actually deal with and communicate with others.

heretic 11/21/2013

I'm anti-social, wish I could talk to others and be more social

bips 11/22/2013

I try to be all things to all people.
I know one can never please everyone. I am too cowardly to take on being disliked. That often makes me to be hypocritical.

I admire people who can be THEMSELVES.

deleted_user 11/22/2013

I wish I could give myself the love I deserve.
Lucylu

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