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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dani_07
dani_07

i don't know what to do, for a long time I've suffered from depression, having good and bad days. But recently I cant see any way out. I'm trying to find anything to hold onto to give me hope to keep on going, but honestly I'm just tired of feeling this way. I don't want to be like this anymore. I keep thinking my only option is to end my life, I want to be free from this. I don't want others to put up with me anymore. I wish I could just wake up and be ok. I feel so alone and hopeless.

bridgie101
bridgie101
You are nearly through this. Don't give up just before you get there! You are doing so well. It is always darkest before the dawn. Xx
sharaninmd
sharaninmd
Very sorry you are feeling this way. Please don't give up on yourself. You are a worthy person who deserves to live a happy life. It sounds like you have a history of depression. Are you currently seeing a professional doctor and/or therapist or counselor? Are you taking medication? If you are not seeing a doctor or therapist I recommend that you seek professional help.
ddawson
ddawson
Hey, I suffered from DEEP DEPRESSION for years, never happy, always negative, only seeing the bad in everything. I lost my Fiance, she was only 24 years old. She died from a brain Aneurysm, literally she was here one minute and in the next she was gone. That was a large part of my depression, but I also felt that I was just inadequate as a person. Nothing interesting to say, not talented, well the list goes on. I often thought of suicide and really hit an all time low. Then for whatever reason I decided to seek out professional help. It took me awhile to find the right Psychiatrist, but I soon found the one that was right for me. It wasn't easy it was challenging but I quickly realized that I WAS something special, I am a good person, I DO have SOMETHING interesting to say, and I care about my fellow man (and women)! Life, and those people out there that want to beat us down are relentless. Life alone will throw many things at us all at once. It gets overwhelming no doubt, and we all meet those types of people that no matter what we do will never be good enough for them. Here is the thing though those types of people are MISERABLE themselves, and they certainly DO NOT WANT YOU to be HAPPY. So if you share something with them like a talent or really anything they will say you're not good enough, you'll never amount to anything, whatever negative they can think of, they'll use. We have to start believing in OURSELVES rather than listening to the negative. We all have something to offer this world and ourselves, so please don't give up on yourself. Take the courage to seek out help where you may live. I don't know where that is, but many countries have HELP LINES and many Hospitals have excellent Psychiatric Departments that offer tremendous help. I hope you will realize that in your problem, you are not alone, it may feel that way but there are many people that suffer the same feelings you do, myself included in the past. So, keep your head up high and don't be afraid to seek out the help of others. Good luck..