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.
How do you admit that you have a problem, When everything you think and feel seems so wrong. On the rare occasions when you see your friends, your smiling that big dumb smile & Laughing that loud laugh. Little do they know, That inside you actually are breaking down.
I don't know how strong i am. Major depression episode for five months now, maybe longer im not quite sure. I know i've suffered what the doctors called mild depression 5 years ago, But did they understand just how much i was hiding? No because i never said a word, While taking counselling i sat there saying nothing because i was scared.
And right now im even more scared, I don't feel like im in my own body, i walk around half dead, wishing for something more then this. I can't explain everything i feel. As when i was addicted to drugs and alcohol it made my memory go abit funny. Or maybe that's just the depression.
I just need to know,
How do you ask for help?
How do you explain that your breaking apart inside?
That you don't feel like living any more.
I ask someone to help me, For the advice i give others, never works on myself.
I don't know how strong i am. Major depression episode for five months now, maybe longer im not quite sure. I know i've suffered what the doctors called mild depression 5 years ago, But did they understand just how much i was hiding? No because i never said a word, While taking counselling i sat there saying nothing because i was scared.
And right now im even more scared, I don't feel like im in my own body, i walk around half dead, wishing for something more then this. I can't explain everything i feel. As when i was addicted to drugs and alcohol it made my memory go abit funny. Or maybe that's just the depression.
I just need to know,
How do you ask for help?
How do you explain that your breaking apart inside?
That you don't feel like living any more.
I ask someone to help me, For the advice i give others, never works on myself.
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go back to therapist or Doctor and be completely honest. It's the only way.. to be completely honest with them and yourself.
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That's the problem i don't have the guts to go there. Im too proud to admit i have a problem.
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you'd be surprised how much more you can relate with your friends when you actually open up to them, that's what real friends are for, not only your fun self but also when you're not feeling like your fun self. A big load will be lifted from you then, have you ever tried opening up to your friends, and if you don't feel secure enough just yet, you could try here or with a therpist. you will see that you are not alone in your emotions and this will hopefully, in turn make you feel better.
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If you have guts to come here... you'll have enough to go there. Trust me... this is much harder (I think) than making a phonecall/appointment.
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Its hard to express how you feel when you try to talk to someone. Maybe you could write it down instead so you can avoid feeling uncomfortable when talk to them.
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You need to find the courage to be honest. Otherwise, you are living the outcome. This is going to be your life until you find it within yourself to tell your doctor everything. Trust me, they hear it all. Your story and feelings are needed otherwise therapy will be a waste of your time.
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