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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momx3a 02/17/2013

I am emotionally drained and hurt so bad. I just want to be normal or dead. I just can't deal with this. I feel so alone and empty. Nobody understands me and nobody around me seems to care. They don't know the battle I fight within myself daily! I've been a cutter in the past and the urges are arising again and I've not cut but have started other things :-( nobody knows of the things I do or have recently done I keep it hidden and so it when alone. I feel helpless against this demon inside of me

WanderingVet 02/17/2013

Do nothing to harm yourself .. (or anyone else, for that matter). Self harm is not a treatment for depression etc. It does not 'add up'.

Instead, get yourself to a medical professional .. as have most of us in this group .. where you can get some REAL help/care/treatment.

You are not alone .. hundreds of members of this group understand and care about YOU.

deleted_user 02/17/2013

I care

momx3a 02/17/2013

I am under the care of doctor and have been for a very long time. I don't know that my current medication is helping at all. I have been on so many different types of medicine I'm starting to wonder if anything will ever make my depression manageable

WanderingVet 02/17/2013

Single minded determination perhaps. Change some things. Do some things differently. CHOOSE happiness. Spread happiness. EVERYTHING is within you.

deleted_user 02/18/2013

I took up yoga... I wanted to be able to clear my mind... It works really well, as well as stretch your muscles... It makes you feel good about yourself... I do care about you... Even though I do not know you! Every person is worth caring about!

LavenderHippie 02/18/2013

i care, too. also i understand the feelings you describe...i'm a cutter as well..

sounds like you need to let your doc know how you're feeling...maybe a med change is in order?

are you in therapy? talking all this out helps alot.

Heidiclark 02/18/2013

I have been where you are right now and am grateful share that with others like yourself who are still suffering. I do care and many others here care about you too. You're not alone.

deleted_user 02/18/2013

I care that youre hurting. I have felt every thing that you describe. Many people are not fighting the depression demon, but they are having other battles. It has helped me to focus on things in my life that are better than average or "normal". Gentle hugs to you.

mollgirl 02/18/2013

Hugs to you and I care too.

momx3a 02/18/2013

Thank you all for the support you offer! It's great to have a place to come and have support and feel like someone cares!

KelleyPaterson 02/19/2013

I'm sorry to hear you are in such a bad place right now. It sounds like your meds are not doing their job. Time for an adjustment in dose perhaps? I like to clean when my anxiety or stress levels are through the roof.

It's impossible to sit and relax when you are feeling like you are crawling out of your own skin. For myself I like to keep busy. Go for a walk or clean the house with some loud angry music blasted. It's productive and burns off some of the anxiety.

kandeekandy733 02/19/2013

I'm sorry you feel this way hun, I hope things get better for you, there are people who DO care about you, remember that, your not alone.

etherize 02/19/2013

Here's another one who cares ... :) I can so relate to your comment "They don't know the battle I fight within myself daily." So many of us keep our pain hidden.

You are not helpless against the demon. Just take it one moment at a time. Tell yourself you can self-harm tomorrow, and when tomorrow comes, see if you can put it off one more day.

You are not alone! {{{{hugs}}}

deleted_user 02/19/2013

I care too!! I was a cutter to and still think about it sometimes. Tell your doctor, keep changing meds ( I feel like I've been on everything and nothing works either) but keep trying!! You are not alone. I am like you and I care about you!!! Hang in there. Sending hugs : )

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