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.
I'm 25, and in recovery. 6 months clean from heroin... I started when I was about 22 or 23. I lost almost everything I've had. I feel like there is something wrong with me. I'm way to sensitive. Which can be a really good thing, but the last few years it has been a living hell. I don't want to use, I never did... but it's a temp fix to my problem. I never think of using but it scares me to know how much I am struggling. I have a hard time getting out of bed.
My ex girlfriend and I broke up when I was 22, 23... and I guess i was really in love with her. She ended up having an abortion so things went down hill from there. I play a lot of sports so I knew tons of people around the parks and eventually starting hanging out with the wrong crowd. I became addicted to opiates quickly. I have made many mistakes in my 25 years and it's hard to think the future is bright. I don't have any friends as of right now. There was a time I had too many.. and could always find something to do. I have hurt or burned most in the last two years.
I am currently in a inpatient/halfway house and I have 3 months left. There are times I feel so motivated to work out, and prepare myself for my future mentally. A.A, sponsor, self help books. But then there are days I just want to lay in bed. The last two weeks have been really bad for me. I get angry easily, I have almost no energy, and it seems as if I can't help it.
This doctor wants me to try lamictal... which is a bipolar medicine. but he told me he doesnt think im bipolar... I dont have manic states. He also thinks Im not depressed... that its situational. I wish I just could figure this out and be happy.
I feel as if I am a good person, I care about everyone... I try to see the good in people. I get upset when people are picked on or any conflict... I forgive my ex for getting the abortion. I hold no resentments toward anyone else but myself.
I just want to be successful and have a family. And it seems lately I have been talking to new women and even if I think they are red flags I continue talking to them because it seems like I seek this external validation. And I need it.
My ex girlfriend and I broke up when I was 22, 23... and I guess i was really in love with her. She ended up having an abortion so things went down hill from there. I play a lot of sports so I knew tons of people around the parks and eventually starting hanging out with the wrong crowd. I became addicted to opiates quickly. I have made many mistakes in my 25 years and it's hard to think the future is bright. I don't have any friends as of right now. There was a time I had too many.. and could always find something to do. I have hurt or burned most in the last two years.
I am currently in a inpatient/halfway house and I have 3 months left. There are times I feel so motivated to work out, and prepare myself for my future mentally. A.A, sponsor, self help books. But then there are days I just want to lay in bed. The last two weeks have been really bad for me. I get angry easily, I have almost no energy, and it seems as if I can't help it.
This doctor wants me to try lamictal... which is a bipolar medicine. but he told me he doesnt think im bipolar... I dont have manic states. He also thinks Im not depressed... that its situational. I wish I just could figure this out and be happy.
I feel as if I am a good person, I care about everyone... I try to see the good in people. I get upset when people are picked on or any conflict... I forgive my ex for getting the abortion. I hold no resentments toward anyone else but myself.
I just want to be successful and have a family. And it seems lately I have been talking to new women and even if I think they are red flags I continue talking to them because it seems like I seek this external validation. And I need it.
I find I'm getting addicted to the financial success, and, more importantly, I'm addicted to the pride and validation in knowing that an idea that came directly from my head turns into bucks because others like it too. To get paid to create: It's the best feeling on earth.
Forget about seeking the approval of others. Focus on finding your core brilliance and then attack that like a possessed madman demon from hell.
I'm here simply because my depression symptoms have yet again crept back into my life: feelings of worthlessness, tiredness, the inability to get out of bed in the morning and overeating. Any of this sound familiar?