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.
SInce my husband told me that he met someone, and wants a divorce, I have fell into a very dark place. I do manage to go to work, but thats pretty much it. My 17 year old daughter is my rock, but I don't want her to see me this upset. Most days, If i am not at work, I am in bed. I take medication, but It does not help...... I go to therapy, does not help....... I just want to crawl in a whole for about 6 months....
I've been through 2 divorces and each time it has felt like the same exact deep pain in my chest...my heart almost literally breaking. But I did start to breathe again. And then smile again. And then laugh again and then start really living again.
And so I'm not just throwing platitudes at you, each time I started to see a therapist and took medication to help me reason and function a bit better through the pain.
Give the therapy more time to work. I've been seeing a new therapist for 6 months now and I only had my first major breakthrough 2 weeks ago. Sometimes the session is a non-starter and I walk away frustrated. But I keep going back so I can at least off-load.
Hugs and peace coming your way! -rw
I'm committed to letting time do its work. And one piece of advice I heard that was really smart was this: When you have a good moment, write it down. The depression can be so consuming that you think it's the only thing...but if you put it in writing that you had a moment or peace or a laugh or a nice afternoon, it's there waiting for you to remind you that things will get better.
GBU
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