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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DaisyWolf 05/01/2017

Hey there, just joined dailystrength. I shall see how this goes.

Anyways, i was feeling down in the dumps today (what's new). Took myself to a park and just layed on the grass for an hour or so. I needed to empty my mind and feel at ease. it did help abit however i am still feel so slumpy and lonely.... :'(

JennaJay 05/01/2017

Laying on the grass in the park sounds so nice. Sorry you still feel slumpy and lonely. I get that. Want to talk?

ScaredKat 05/01/2017

Hey there, don't feel alone. There are plenty of people on here to talk to(me included). Laying in the grass is nice, I usually end up on the carpet in my room because I'm lame and don't go out much. Message me if you'd like

Robin-Mc 05/01/2017

I love Daily Strength! I hope you will, too. I'm ancient compared to you, like old enough to be you grandma, so I don't even know if you want to hear what I have to say, I was young once. People use to say I was a moody teen, I hated that! Like telling someone they're moody is a compliment, it's not. I believe I was suffering from depression and anxiety. So I do understand that teens can sometimes be overlooked when it comes to depression. I love your word 'slumpy', I feel that way a lot. Isn't it weird that I can feel slumpy and tense at the same time? Dragging around the house with thoughts racing in my head.
Did I write too much? lol I hope you start to feel better than slumpy. And welcome to our little group.

AOC 05/01/2017

Hi, and welcome! Sometimes when I feel dumpy I go through and try to do something to engage each of my five senses. First, I'll find something nice to smell. Then, I'll pick out a sore spot on my body and rub it or stretch. Next I'll look for something beautiful, amazing, or funny. Then I'll listen for a sound of nature that's nice and a sound of humans and think of what it looks like as a frequency. Lastly I'll chew a piece of mint gum or drink some orange water or pick a seasoning spice out of the cabinet and mix a dab with a few grains of salt on my tongue.

I also address loneliness by talking to God. I am a Christian, so I know that Jesus is with us, we just can't see him as substance. I talk with Him all the time and listen for Him in what He shows me -- little thoughts that are better quality (beautiful, funny, accepting, trusting), thought that I would not normally think on my own.

Remember that sometimes our brains just get tired. Brains need rest just like the rest of our body. They are regulated by electrical signals, hormones, chemicals, etc. that ebb and flow, and through it all you are still "you" in your values, roles, sense of humor, how you define beauty, etc.

I'm glad your here on dailystrength. Reaching out and connecting is healthy :).

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