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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Manson24
Manson24

You know when you get that feeling of emptiness. When you feel lost but you still keep moving and putting that smile on your face everyday, I'm familiar with that feeling. When you have no one to talk to because all of your friends have left you for some reason that they keep on repeat just for you, like a broken record, and when family just doesn't understand what you are going through...


Most of the time I feel like I don't deserve anything in this life. 


Depression is here to stay... it's that little voice that brings you down... that little voice that won't let you seek help because it makes you feel like you don't deserve it... You get sucked into this void of emptiness, where you're like a zombie walking around looking for something, anything.


This is a part of me and a beginning of defeating something I have lived with for a very long time.

piecelost
piecelost
I know that feeling of lonely, sad, don't feel like its ever going to go away!
Manson24
Manson24
Nope, it definitely doesn't feel like it will ever go away... @piecelost
sharaninmd
sharaninmd
Depression caused me to feel an emptiness inside like I had a hole in my stomach, it took away my self esteem and made me feel unworthy of anything. I know exactly what you are talking about. I felt lonely and isolated. Friends who I thought were my friends weren't really my friends. I found that a true friend is someone who is there for you in good times and in bad times. You are a good worthy person who deserves to be happy and not feel badly like you do. I went to a psychiatrist who diagnosed me with depression and anxiety, gave me medication and recommended talking with a therapist. You may want to seek professional help yourself. It is worth trying rather than continue to feel like you do. You can message me if you like.
Amber17
Amber17
Hi my name is amber I'm new and I'm going threw some things myself if you ever need anything please message me ! Your not alone !
nightingale77
nightingale77
Hi @manson24, You are loved and you are precious. So sorry that things are looking so dim and dark at this moment. It must have taken all your strength each day to do what you are doing now. You don't have to suffer alone. We are here to journey alongside with you.

Are you open to the idea of talking to a counsellor or a therapist?? It might be worth considering talking to one as they maybe able to give you some suggestions on how to cope when the intense emotions arises. Vocalising your feelings may also help with slow down any racing thoughts that you have and it might calm you down. Praying for you.
nightingale77
nightingale77
Hi @manson24, You are loved and you are precious. So sorry that things are looking so dim and dark at this moment. It must have taken all your strength each day to do what you are doing now. You don't have to suffer alone. We are here to journey alongside with you.

Are you open to the idea of talking to a counsellor or a therapist?? It might be worth considering talking to one as they maybe able to give you some suggestions on how to cope when the intense emotions arises. Vocalising your feelings may also help with slow down any racing thoughts that you have and it might calm you down. Do give it a thought. Praying for you.
muskrattiger
muskrattiger
you have some very good advice here .....when I was very bad ..I couldent sleep eather but it was with the first group and we had a chat line and that made all the diferance ...it helped me through maney nights ......so I have started a group for just that reason ....caled ...........insomnea central you can get there by going to my page and looking p.at my groups you will find it there ....I am hoping it will help people ..like you like I was helped .....it is just starting up ....it might help you through some of those nights ......you deserve ..all life has to offer ...all the good ...things ...you deserve love ...you deserve to be loved ....you deserve to be happy .....I will be keeping you in my prayers ...God bless
muskrattiger
muskrattiger
it is hard for someone who hasent been through depreshion to understand what you are going through ...I had to take my husband to see my phicast several times so it could tell him hoe my husband was helping me and how he was hurting me and get him educated about my condition ....I am lucky to have two. Good friends to have stuck by me one had and has depreshion the other doesent .....often we push people away. with out even knowing it ...that's what I did .........depreshion doesent have to be here to stay .....you can come out of it I did .....today I am free of depreshion .....you just can't see the light right now but it is there ....