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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Having a bad day

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I'm quite new to this community, but I thought I would tell you lot I'm having a bad day. I've been suffering with depression for a number of months and it's starting to get too much. It's affecting every part of my life and no one seems to understand. Everytime I try to talk to my family or friends they just say I'm over reacting. I was wondering if I am? I would like to just talk to someone
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i hope that you feel better! i am about to fall asleep, but i will be thinking of you!
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Bad days happen for everyone, but they seem to be so much worse for us, the depressed ones. Your already doing the right thing by coming here and talking. If things get really bad, get help. We're here.
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You're not over reacting, it's just simply that you need to talk and it sounds like they are not equipt to listen x
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Welcome to the community supernova.

Unfortunately, a lot of people don't understand depression. When it's a loved one dealing with it the lack of understanding can be based in fear.

I doubt very much that you are overreacting. Have you sought out a doctor or therapist to help you deal with this yet?

Please feel free to share with us here at any time.
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That comment of "over-reacting" is typical towards depression. I find it aggravating, but I also use it as a control check. I try to keep my mind open enough to ask: Am I too focused on the negative? How big is the issue? How am I handling the problem? Is anyhting helping or hurting? Many times the depression blows things out of proportion. Often I find that people around me just do not understand. That's when I get the over-inflated positive types telling me that I am over-reacting. Depression gets involved in every part of your life like a nosy self absorbed neighbor. Sometimes you have to work really hard at recognizing when the negatives start in your thoguhts and fight them off or replace them with something better or distracting.
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hun i think thats what makes out depression harder cause no one in our lives knows or understands so we alone in our feelings thats why this site is here i find it helpful to write in journal so takes sum off my mind try it hun it helps
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I haven't gone to see my doctor or therapist. I'm not exactly good at talking about my problems. I find it very hard and it often makes me feel worse. Do you reckon it's a good idea to write a letter or something?
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NOONE ELSE CAN UNDESTAND, EXCEPT SOMEONE WHO IS SUFFERING.
YOU MAY FIND JUST THAT PERSON OR PEOPLE HERE THAT CAN RELATE AND WILL BE OF SOME COMFORT.
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