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.
For over the past month i have been feeling really down. More then usual. I can hardly sleep, getting between 2-6 hours a night. I can't do anything i used to love to do, like play guitar or hang out with friends, or even dance anymore. I cant concentrate on anything anymore, i used to be a 89% average student, and now i am failing 2 of my old best courses. I want help, and i acept that i need it. The thing is that i'm not good with getting words out. I can think of EXACTLY what i want to say, but i can't actualy say it. This is mostly because i feel embaressed about it i think. My mom made me a doctors appt so that he can help me with my "depression", but when i got there i couldnt say it, i had to make up something stupid to say why i needed to see him. I've seen councelors, and even psychiatrists, but i can never actualy say what i want to and i always end up lying which leads me to nothing. How can i find the courage to get out what is bottled up inside? OR what else can i do to get help for this?? Any sugestions welcomee!!
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Embarrassment and shame are only emotions, they pass. I've heard it argued that shame is the shortest lived emotion. Once it is out of the bag, the feeling is gone for good.
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stop fight that and start fight your depression. just let it all out and scream it to the top of you lungs
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You said it yourself, write it down, annd take it to the doc. You aren't the first personn\ to have this particular problem, and you won't be the last. Write it down, show the Doc. He WILL understand
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Could you write your thoughts/feelings down and bring the writing to the doc? What about printing a copy of your postings here and bringing those as a starting point for how you're feeling?
Testycatlady
I agree with nerdygirl. I wrote everything I felt when I felt it, and brought it to the Dr. That helped the most to help him diagnose my illness.
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go back to the doctor write out what your going through and once she/he reads it they will understand. It's hard to talk I get it. hang in there it will get better.
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I guess the answere of what to do is obvious, but i guess i just didn't realise it. Thanks everyone for helping me realise how hard i'm making this seem when this can/should be so easy.
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i find writing and typing a lot easier than talking. it's a start. i know 'think about what u say before u say it' sounds really kindergarden but it really keeps me from saying something i'll regret later. writing letters to people and not sending them really help
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Been there and did it. You can too. This is not a practice run, it is our lives. Therapy has help me and many others get better, or at least feel better most of the time. You can do it, I know you can. Either we master the depression or it masters us, but either way there will be a master.
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I am glad that your mom is on top of things. You do need the counselling. My son is 15 and in counselling as well. Write down what it is you want to say. Write down what you feel is important and dont want to forget to mention or ask. Alot of us clam up. Dont be embarrassed. Just make a list of 5 things that you want to mention in counselling this time. Refer to it when you become tongue tied or want to lie. Or just hand it to the doctor.
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