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.
Not sure if this should be in the depression or breakup category, but I just need to vent. A little over a month ago my childs father and I ended our long term relationship. I took it pretty hard because despite all the problems we had I loved him dearly and hoped to be married one day. Anyways he moved on extremely quickly and said some terrible things to me which had me low and severely depressed. With today being mother's day I was just sort of hoping he'd reach out and just say happy mothers day considering I am a full time single mother to his child. That didnt happen so I started thinking a lot and put myself back into a depressed mind state where I dont feel to great. I am just dealing with so much from the breakup, housing issues, single parenting, etc. Just a lot weighing down on me. Ive been praying a lot and just in desperate need of happiness. Feeling heartbroken.
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Hi All.... It's great to see all of the new people joining the site... I'm loving it!!...smileI'm not sure if people are aware that if you don't have Bipolar Disorder but have a loved one who has the disorder we do have a board for people to go to in order to share their experiences and seek friendship, support or adviseIt's the Friends and Family of Bipolar Board.... I hope you'll take a...
Being a single parent and having to kind of re-boot your life is very time consuming, it's a lot for one person to do and it takes a lot of energy. Try to take things in small bits, don't rush to fix every issue or solve every problem at once, that will just wear you down and make things seem harder than they need to be. Days will be busy, even so try to take breaks to take your child to the park for 30 minutes and just enjoy being with each other. Or go on a hike together, or a bike ride, or a walk through the Mall...I think you get what I'm saying. Children have an uncanny ability to heal and help others heal, spend time with your child each day, all the rest of it will fall into place.
Praying is good, perhaps if your church has a prayer warrior hotline, you might call and ask them to add you to the list....extra prayers never hurt. You will get through this, it may look dark and gloomy now, but on the other side of dark and gloom, is light and breezy.....you'll get there.
Take care,
Kat