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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Hello from "Paradise"

newdrake308
newdrake308
Hi there folks. I have not been in touch because I have been busy relocating. I now live literally nextdoor to my fishing grounds. Also just over six months ago someone very special came into my life. I knew my son and daughter in law would have beautiful children. But I never dreamed he could be that cute !!!! Yes I'm a proud Papaw. But look at the latest pictures and see for yourselves. Also I have a wonderful lovely caring lady in my life. The scary part is that my depression keeps telling me things will go bad. It keeps telling me I'll find a way to mess this all up. I'm not going to listen. I will be happy. Depression will not win.
Heidiclark
Heidiclark
I always appreciate your posts because I love to hear hoe determined you are to not let depression beat you. I have "voices' in my head too that remind me of past mistakes I have made, mostly with my son Josh, but like you I am fighting it. Glad you are happy and are so close to your fishing grounds. Hugs.
Community LeaderThePepperMan
ThePepperMan
New babies are wonderful additions to anybodies life! The couple across the street are going to adopt, they hope to be parents in a couple more weeks. They have redone their house to make it kid friendly, taken all sorts of classes, and dedicated much of the last year to getting ready.

I think they will be good parents.

And who knows, perhaps I may be asked to babysit once or twice!
mellowamethyst
mellowamethyst
Oh my, how cute is he! How old is he now? My son was born on July 5th, he is 3 months old as of yesterday. I swear he gets even more adorable everyday, I'm sure you know this feeling all too well. :)

I'm so happy to hear all the wonderful things happening in your life right now. Please keep telling yourself to not listen to the negative thoughts, you deserve to be happy!
Diane-M
Diane-M
proud of you for refusing to listen to your depression. And happy you are so happy!
mollgirl
mollgirl
I am glad you are happy. I agree ignore the depression. Your grandson is adorable. Good to hear from you.
LuvMyTitans
LuvMyTitans
Hi sweetie.

I know I'm one of the honored ones who get lots and lots of pictures of our little munchkin man and he's so dang cute I can't even stand it and you know it. I want to eat those cheeks up. I know you love where you live now and I'm so happy for all of the good things happening in your life. You tell that depression that lurks sometimes that you are NOT gonna listen to that crap and things are going to stay great and keep getting better and better. I know they will.

Love you sweetie!


LMT
whatswrong19
whatswrong19
Congratulations on the grandchildren. It's great to hear you have a good lady in your life too. That seems to be somewhat of a hope or twinkle of hope for some of us who right at this moment have given up on finding those things.
muskrattiger
muskrattiger
good dreshion ..don't lisen to what depreshion is telling you ..and that is anything that is negative ......I am very happy for you ...I think grand children are ..gods greatest gift to ..us ...have fun .....God bless
Heidiclark
Heidiclark
Jusy checked out your grandson's pics. He is soooo adorable!
koolman
koolman
Tell depression that, if things go bad, you'll work to make them good again. That's what I do. Depression thrives on fear, not a willingness to work, lovingly, through whatever the difficulties are. Love is a verb, a word of action. Replace the word "worry" with the word "work" in your vocabulary and you'll be just fine.
koolman
koolman
Congrats on that new little one! That little guy will HELP you with your depression. Kids are so FUNNY!