
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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It apears that I have been depressed since the age of 12. I am not 29. I was able to cope until I turned 28. That is when I broke and kind of lost it. I have been going through these drastic mental and emotional ups and downs now for almost a year. I am so scared. I keep expecting it to go away. When I wake up I think I is gone but it is still there. I do not know what to do. I joined this site a few days ago and I have seen people mention that they have been delaing with extreme depression for years. I have tried to commit suicide now 2 time in 10 months. I kinda feel like I am cursed to live. It is such a struggle and I don't know when it will end. I know I don't want to live like this. What is my worst case? Will I be 40 years old still depressed? Is there anyone else feeling like this?
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You are in my thoughts & prayers.
Anyone who is depressed goes through that. Some days seem like a never-ending battle just to make it through the day.
I did not seek treatment until I was 27. My counselor helped me see the pattern of depression in my life from my early teens. I just turned 35 and with the help of counseling (off and on) and the right medication and dosage, I now have mostly good days.
It sounds like you have been actively fighting your depression for about a year. Be patient, give yourself time to heal. The good days will come, more and more often. Anticipating the bad days that the future may hold will just make the good days worse.
good news is this...you are young and so there is lots of time for you to act, but you need to act, the longer you wait the long it will take to feel better....
in the meantime you have us, you are never alone....there is always someone here to talk to, and give you advise.....talk to me anytime....lots of love....jann
Are you on meds / seeing a psychiatrist?
There's no real way of knowing/predicting how long a person's depression will last, but the severity of it certainly can be lessened