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.
Throughout my life I have been troubled with depression. I self medicated since I was 16 with marijuana. I have recently quit and am being proactive about seeking help. It has been hard to come out and admit I have this problem. For many years I have felt defective because I just don't enjoy life like a "normal" person.
Lately, I have been reciting to myself that it isn't my fault, I was born with a mental disease that I can live with, I just need help.
Since i quit smoking I have felt a lot better about myself and my future. I even look forward to what the day has to offer. I hope I can continue to grow as a person accepting of my disease. That is what it is a disease, right?
Did I cause this? What did I do to make myself so depressed. I have been given every opportunity in the world only to ruin.. everything.
I have to learn that kind of thinking is not going to help me get better.
I am rambling.. today i pledge not to dwell in regret and appreciate the life i live. I hope I can do the same tomorrow.
Lately, I have been reciting to myself that it isn't my fault, I was born with a mental disease that I can live with, I just need help.
Since i quit smoking I have felt a lot better about myself and my future. I even look forward to what the day has to offer. I hope I can continue to grow as a person accepting of my disease. That is what it is a disease, right?
Did I cause this? What did I do to make myself so depressed. I have been given every opportunity in the world only to ruin.. everything.
I have to learn that kind of thinking is not going to help me get better.
I am rambling.. today i pledge not to dwell in regret and appreciate the life i live. I hope I can do the same tomorrow.
1. Drug abuse 'helps' NOTHING. Quite the contrary.
2. Defective, diseased, mentally ill, disordered .. are just labels. They are not really that important .. (what something is called). What is important is what something IS ... and what we choose to do about it. Labels only have CLINICAL value. I don't care what they call it, .. depression, PTSD, mental illness, disorder, cerebrorectal implantation [:-}, .. am what I am and I will be what I will be.
3. NO fault. What 'we' have is disabling .. but WITH HELP, we can adequately compensate if we make the right choices.
4. Whatever we have 'ruined', we have 'ruined'. Our only option is to not make the same mistakes ... and move forward on a narrower path. This is true for everyone. Blame is a waste of time and energy .. both better spent.
5. Pledge today .. and 'do' today. Tomorrow can be done tomorrow.
You have a very, very good state of mind. You will VERY likely improve your life ... rapidly ... from this day forward.
Sherry