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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CJAngel 08/05/2013

It's time I start talking to my loved ones. I've been doing better lately. It's been a few months before I've slipped into a depressive funk. I want to talk to my friends, but how do I start? I'm not used to talking about my feelings. My counselor said I could talk to her and we could invite them to a session and I could tell them then. Should I go about it that way? It would be a more comfortable and safer feeling environment. I just don't know how to do this...

deleted_user 08/05/2013

What an honor to be your first responder!

I am Bob, 64, depressive since age 13, and in remission for about three years.

When you don't know what to do, but must do something, it is a good idea to trust your professional helpers. And this community is a good, safe place to practice dealing with feelings. Go ahead and do what you are doing. Share with us. In mental dis ease, you share it or you wear it. Tell us, anonymously, what is going on. Many of us have had the same issues. In community, there is healing! No brag, Just FACT!

Welcome to our community. You are going to like what happens for you here!

Be at Peace; unless you have other plans.

ArielAngel 08/05/2013

Try writing. That sometimes works better than voicing your words. It helped me talk to a close friend about how I have been feeling as of lately. It makes you feel safe, and leaves the ball in their court. Good luck CJ

muskrattiger 08/06/2013

i think you schould take your counclors advice ..............and come talk to us to we are your frends in here .........god bless

koolman 08/06/2013

Do your friends WANT you to talk to them about this? It's important to first know your audience.

CJAngel 08/06/2013

@Bob Thank you. Finding this site was the best possible thing after I was diagnosed. The people here have been so kind and helpful to me.

@Ariel I've used the writing tactic once already. Not to explain what was going on, but to let my partner know I was working up to being able to talk. She was very grateful that I took the time to write it out for her. But I feel I need to talk to them.

@Muskrat I intend to discuss this with my counselor when I see her next. We've had it floating in the air for a year now.

@koolman My friends have helped me through my diagnosis. They're the only reason I'm still here. If not for them, I would have given up months ago. They expressed the want to know what was going on at the very beginning, but insisted I wait until was ready to talk.

deleted_user 08/06/2013

I look forward you your being in our community. You have a lot to offer, and maybe, so do we.

Peace be upon you, unless you think the burden is too great!!!

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