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.
I've felt that way a lot over the past 10 years.. tried to off myself a few times too and I'm not proud of it... those were bottoms for sure. I'm just lucky I didn't succeed.
There is a lot of help out there, the hard part is tapping into it. If you've got anyone you can ask I'd recommend doing so. I was 51/50d after being arrested when the cops found a noose in my back pack over a year ago and I spent a good deal of time in a "safety cell". When I got out my family basically said I can get help or do "my own thing". They helped me tap into resources that provided me with support and direction and I feel a lot better now. Its still hard sometimes but its better.
This is something that is very hard to do on your own.. I feel for you though.
my sleep, but I keep waking up. So there has
got to be some reason we are here. I don't have alot of people to talk to either. If you
would like to talk feel free. It helps to vent
what your feelings are sometimes.
Are you able to find something to hang onto? I find that goals, sometimes ones as simple as wondering who will win a reality TV show contest, can help me find a reason to go on.
Do you have any goals, or simple things to focus on when you feel low?
the responses on this post are helping me as well, so thank you heretic for being brave/honest and posting it.