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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I give up

marrude
marrude

I'm so sick of all this struggling. That's all I can say. Nothing no one else has already said.

Debbalina
Debbalina
I'm sorry your in such pain. I'm sick of struggling too. When I want to give up I try and distract myself from the negative thoughts - or read a list of affirmations to help break the pattern. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. Other times I just sit with the feelings. Journaling helps me somewhat,too. I hope you find peace soon. Hugs....
DaisyRosethorn
DaisyRosethorn
You reached out to the group. That's a great start. I'm proud of you for just doing that.

I have taken up coloring. I can't handle those adult coloring books though. They actually stress me out! lol I just grab a teddy bear pic and color it. I think if I can just get through this one thing. I will be okay. Find your one thing. Brush your teeth. Put on a different shirt. Anything.
Hamster_bubbles222
Hamster_bubbles222
With me, It's horses. Anything about taking care of them, riding them, or even talking to them. Animals seem to calm my anxiety, and raise my moods. Just like Daisyrosethorn said, everyone has their own thing.

It may be knitting, petting a cat, reading, whatever! Just go do somthing that makes you feel better. I really hope this helps.
marrude
marrude
Thank you, everybody. I am going to do something I like now. I feel better because my 22 year old grandson just called me to see how I'm doing. I am truly blessed, and must always remember that.
BE0312
BE0312
Such a wonderful group, they had such great ideas. I am so happy that your grandson called, family is always a wonderful coping skill when possible. Do you have any other coping skills you have found to enjoy when overwhelmed? As the others said, everyone has their own thing. Dabbalina with journaling, DaisyRosethorn with coloring, hamster_bubbles222 with horses... I think mine would have to be cleaning or cooking. Which is your one thing, marrude? God bless.