
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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I'm feeling a little better today than yesterday.I still feel pretty shitty today.I can't shake the feeling of wanting to cry.I'm so ashamed of myself for not being normal.I'm such a horrible role model for my children.I'm also a horrible boyfriend.She helps me so much and I have nothing to give back other than my unconditional love.Actually I don't feel any better than yesterday,but every ones support on here helps lots.I'm so sick of not being able to function like I should be able to.I feel like I have no purpose in life at all.Why am I here?I got no answer for that.Every ones life would be so much more joyful without me.I feel like screaming and beating my head off the wall till I can't do it anymore.I'm such a shame to the human race.
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Please hang in there! I can't imagine that ANYONE'S life would be more joyful without you. I know the deep pain you feel and the love and concern you have for others makes you feel that way, but if you weren't around then your kids and girlfriend would be forever bereft and joyless. YOUR PRESENCE IN THE WORLD IS NEEDED.
You are deeply depressed and suffering. But you don't have to feel ashamed of it. My heart is sad that you are being sooooo hard on yourself. You are human, friend -- nothing more and nothing less. That's all any of us can be -- and maybe the point of our lives is to pull together so that we can help each other through our individual frailties and challenges. Maybe THAT'S the purpose. I know that you add so much to DS and you have helped others here already.
Those words can pick someone up off the floor, heal a bruised heart, calm fear, dry up tears, and touch a woman's heart.
I think one of the first places to start is to stop putting yourself down. You are not those things you say you are. The more you say those things, the better your chances of you (and possibly others) actually believing it. Focus on what you do do that is good. Even the smallest most insignificant thing that you do well is important right now. I'm sure your kids and your wife love you and care about you. Focus on that. How precious they are. Do something nice for them...then..give yourself credit for it...feel good about it....again...no matter how small it is. Small steps...lead to one big Giant step. Small steps.....
We need you here! You have been a tremendous help here! And your family loves you and needs you in their lives!!! Trust me! My Mother was severely depressed, and committed suicide. It tore me appart!!!!!!!! I would rather have her here with me than not!! I understand you are very depressed, and can't find your way out of the darkness, but reach out toward the light and grab our hands! We are here, and will help you out of the darkness. We will never let go! You are a very important part of your family, and the family here at DS, we would be lost with out you! Please, continue to talk to us, and we will help as much as we can.
I would love to have my husband love me unconditionally! It is the best gift you can give someone!
YOU ARE NEEDED BY YOUR FAMILY, AND BY US HERE AT DAILY STRENGTH!
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One step at a time, my friend. One step at a time.