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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ishy
ishy

I awake up with anxiety and pain from an ex that quickly rebounded to a great woman. I relapsed to be with my verbally abusing ex husband to help me with our kids. My doctor prescribed me Wellbutrin and I am going to counseling once a week. What else can I do? I have beautiful young children that I need to be strong for and don’t want to end up like my brother who committed suicide exactly 4 years ago July 31

windandsky
windandsky
I am also having anxiety and read that Ginseng is good for anxiety and depression. It only takes about 24 to 48 hours to work. I don't know if it can be taken with all medications and you have to look for the right Ginseng. Trying to love and accept myself is key to treating my anxiety. I have a CD that I listen to to help me with this. I would exercise if I could, but my doctor said to only swim or possibly ride a bike and I don't have a pool or a bike. I have back pain.

Being with others help to stop my anxiety so I think about those times when I can be with someone. Sometimes it is a long time before I am around people and it is hard for me. I can't work a lot due to back pain.

I have anxiety over stigmas in society and how I don't feel like I fit right into society. I feel socially awkward and so I try to accept myself over and over. I was listening to a subliminal for my anxiety too. I thought it was helping, but I have to keep listening to it. Take care.
peterthegreat
peterthegreat
I heard cannabis oil is good for anxiety and pain. You can take the gummy bear. You can take mental toughness training. You can find videos on Youtube.
tiredmom1994
tiredmom1994
Handling depression is hard, as is living with someone that is abusive. Verbal abuse is just as damaging as physical abuse. Is he abusive with your children? Perhaps you can find a better living situation. I know that you feel as if you are not able to be with the children by your self, but you can. There are agencies that can help, I suggest starting with your local United Way, Goodwill, or Health and Human service to find other help. Also I urge you if you feel suicidal to call a hotline. Just Google suicide hotline. Even if you don't need financial support to raise your children, these agencies have other programs that can give you emotional support or maybe connect you to a support group. When I was a single mom, my support group swapped service to make life easier.
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