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.

24,601 Members

160,807 Posts

1 Online

richierich 12/29/2007

Does anyone else feel like they dont live in the real world that they isolate themselves and dream all day without taking appropriete action cause i feel like this alot.

deleted_user 12/29/2007

been doing that for the last couple of months.now im finally coming out of it.so hang in there

deleted_user 12/29/2007

I do this quite alot. It is part of the struggle of the depression. Hang in there and you will get out of it.

richierich 12/29/2007

Yeah cause when im at work or out with friends i feel i dont communicate that much, it just feels like im communicating with myself or im dreaming about what else i could be doing instead of living in the moment!

deleted_user 12/29/2007

I feel like that A LOT!

richierich 12/29/2007

really glad i found this site, lets me know for first time in my life that ppl have similar problems and that having these problems are not my fault!

deleted_user 12/29/2007

I do that alot intentionally- sometimes it is the only way I can make through work, is to mentally put myself in a better place through daydreaming, etc.

deleted_user 12/29/2007

No way is it your fault!

deleted_user 12/29/2007

I know the feeling; try not to - too many negative thoughts. Welcome to DS richie.
hugsxxoooo

deleted_user 12/29/2007

Some days, yes. Just withdraw from the real world, stay in the house, do nothing but read or watch DVDs

deleted_user 12/29/2007

I feel alone like that. I live in my mind and cann't move outside of it.

deleted_user 12/29/2007

I withdraw a lot! I'm trying to fix that, but it takes a lot of time and work! I know exactly how you feel...

(((hugs)))

Stephanni

deleted_user 12/29/2007

I totally relate.
I am bad about withdrawing into my own head...AND into my own house. My therapist says I isolate myself, which I do, because I feel bad about ME.

Join the Conversation