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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How long is too long?

fluterify
fluterify
Because I've had these thoughts for over a month and I don't know how much more I can take? :'(
deleted_user
deleted_user
Sorry you are having such negative thoughts. Have you tried calling a hotline. I looked this one up from the crisis hotlines at the bottom of the page:

Distress Centres Ontario
Ontario
Helpline 1: +519 416 486 2242 (Admin)
Website: www.dcontario.org

If your depression is getting worse, then schedule an appointment with a doctor or psychiatrist. Are you on medications at the moment or doing therapy? Or talk to us here and let us know what's got you so down at the moment.

It's not easy but things do get better, many of us are examples of that. (((hugs))) and I hope you can get some in real life too.
deleted_user
deleted_user
A month is TOO long... and I hope you will call the hotline. It's just a phone call.. they are used to talking to people who feel like you do... and they can help... honest.. so give them a try.. or tell your parents.. or another adult .. please.. pay attention to what we are saying and do this now. You won't be sorry
ElenaNJ
ElenaNJ
what's wrong hun? what kind of thoughts are you having? pplease friend me if you want then u can pm me if it's personal.

you are stronger than you think you are. it's hard when you're young becuase you don't know where to turn. there are solutions that will get you the help that you need.
Kaitrin
Kaitrin
To have any kind of distressing thoughts,to the point where you don't know how much more you can take,you have had those thoughts for too long.Please try and express these thoughts to your psychiatrist/therapist--you might want to write them down before you do,sometimes that can be helpful, if you are feeling very nervous.If your thoughts aremaking you suicidal,then please call a crisis line--or your psychiatrist immediately.I hope that you start feeling better soon--obssessive thoughts can be devastating to have, but the intensity of them can and will pass.Take good care of yourself--and best wihes and hope to you.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Can you take one more day? Because that is all I can take. One at a time. Things change, fluterify. Sometimes better, sometimes worse, but they change. Sending you some "better" with this reply.
fluterify
fluterify
Thanks every one, the thoughts are getting less and less frequient which is really good. Finally. :)