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.
when you have been in a time of need or really depressed?
i thought it would be a good idea to pool all our experiences of what has helped as there are so many people out there who want to help us but either dont know how or are afraid of making us feel worse by getting it wrong.
i'll start.
1) a couple from church who barely knew me took me into their home for 8 months when my husband left until i found a job and could support myself
2) people who knew something was wrong but not what, didnt say anything but gave me a long hug whenever they saw me.
3) friends have done my washing and came to visit me while i was in the psych ward.
4) people have prayed with and for me
5) my sister has gotten angry with me when ive done something stupid like take too many pills and kicked my butt
6) a friend has let me email her all hours of the night and day with all kinds of rants and ravings that would scare the pants off anyone who hasnt been there. and replied with support at all hours if she was up with insomnia
7) ive been invited out to dinner. someone has picked me up and taken me home when they live an hour away!
8)some people have not been afraid to ask and be really willing to listen to how i really am
9) friends and family have given me money without a second thought
10) No one has given up on me or let me isolate myself completely. i try but they keep coming back!
wow! i feel very fortunate. this is a long list but there is plenty more!
i thought it would be a good idea to pool all our experiences of what has helped as there are so many people out there who want to help us but either dont know how or are afraid of making us feel worse by getting it wrong.
i'll start.
1) a couple from church who barely knew me took me into their home for 8 months when my husband left until i found a job and could support myself
2) people who knew something was wrong but not what, didnt say anything but gave me a long hug whenever they saw me.
3) friends have done my washing and came to visit me while i was in the psych ward.
4) people have prayed with and for me
5) my sister has gotten angry with me when ive done something stupid like take too many pills and kicked my butt
6) a friend has let me email her all hours of the night and day with all kinds of rants and ravings that would scare the pants off anyone who hasnt been there. and replied with support at all hours if she was up with insomnia
7) ive been invited out to dinner. someone has picked me up and taken me home when they live an hour away!
8)some people have not been afraid to ask and be really willing to listen to how i really am
9) friends and family have given me money without a second thought
10) No one has given up on me or let me isolate myself completely. i try but they keep coming back!
wow! i feel very fortunate. this is a long list but there is plenty more!
2. Someone went down the rabbit hole and pulled me out.
3. Someone asked "Do you want to hear a funny story?"
4. Someone took me out into a hallway and told me that I was worth more than I thought. I was 10.
5. That same someone took me out into a park and told me that it wasn't my fault and it wasn't my responsibility to fix the people who were to be my moral compass.
6. Someone stuck up for me when being attacked.
7. Someone heard my story and made him leave me alone.
8. Someone taught me.
9. Someone loved me.
10. Someone left me.
2) Made me mixtapes
3) Told me to stop wallowing
4) Smiled at me