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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SueB 08/28/2016

it happens everytime I have the weekend off, I get bored, then the negative thoughts start, it not that I dont have anything to do, I just end up sitting at my computer all day playing games, then i get down on myself for not doing anything constuctive. I'm in that vicious circle, I havent slept for over 24 hours, I should be in bed, I'll get there soon. I just get lonely. oh well, theres nothing I can do about it, its a fact of life for me, yep, I'm starting the pity party, sorry.

I also want to thank you all for being here for me.

I'll be good now and go to bed, lol

lostsoul72 08/28/2016

Hello and your not alone . Im just hanging out here for a little while and watching dumb stuff on TV . Lol hope you get some sleep.

harlie_14 08/28/2016

hi i feel the same way sometimes but im here if u wanna talk

lonelygal27 08/28/2016

can totally empathize as I have been down the road myself a bit too often.

Minidogs2 08/28/2016

Believe me, I know how that is. I have been very good at doing that. Here is a theory that I believe is true. If we are feeling self-pity it's because we are really first feeling sad and not dealing with that in a healthy way. Try focusing on feeling sad and accepting it, journaling about it, just for yourself or for feedback here. That is expressing sadness in a healthy way instead of being stuck in self-pity, which is an unhealthy way.

Gladdmatt 08/28/2016

IMHO there is something you can do about it, and you already did it: you let other people know about this ordeal you go through on weekends. I have sometimes felt a similar way, that I am "alive" only when I am around other people. I don't know how old you are, but I just retired, and it's been an adjustment. Though I complained for years that my job kept me too busy without enough time for myself, I now have all the time with myself I want, and sometimes it makes me feel guilty, scared, anxious and depressed. But as I've aged, I've also gotten at least somewhat more comfortable keeping my own self company. I don't know if you are in therapy, but it could be that this aloneness comes from something that happened to you in the past, and you may want to delve into it with a professional. Also, if you have any hobbies, perhaps there is a group of some kind that meets on weekends. I've been in reading clubs and hiking clubs off and on over the years. I hope and pray you feel better and get the answers you need; and also that you get some sleep, because lack of sleep may be contributing to your anxiety.

BrokenGlass 08/28/2016

I know the feeling, and you are not alone. I shut the world out, and then wonder why I feel alone. I can't deal with day to day life anymore. It's hard, I'm here if you want to talk.

SueB 08/28/2016

I am just amazed by all the wonderful people here, I love you all. Thank you all so much for all your shares. you all have no idea (well maybe you do) how much your all helping me. just before I left the hospital I was given a task, 10 ways to take care of me. there is a couple of things I put on there regarding groups, that I would like to get back involved in. but I told myself I would take that list one day at a time, get used to doing a couple of things on a daily basis so I don't get overwhelmed and chuck the whole thing. I'm getting there, a website like this wasn't even in my radar, but the site was highly suggested to me, and I am soooo glad it was.
Is there like a chat room on this site? How can I reply to individuals instead of a group ?
wow, just knowing I'm not the only one going thru this like I was before,
God Bless you all.

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