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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Dolphinbeauty519 05/25/2017

Helllo,

I am new to Daily strength. I am looking for support and understanding as my depression is getting worse each day and has been for the last month.

I am really struggling and don't know what to do.

Dolphin xx

Carolin57 05/25/2017

I am back at the computer now.

Razzi7 05/25/2017

Welcome to the site dolphin. I've been battling depression for several years and have attempted suicide 5 years ago. When in my toughest times I felt judged and a failure in everyone's eyes. It's hard bit you have to remind yourself that people aren't judging you and that you will be ok. I know it's tough but you can do it. I'm on a couple different antidepressants that are finally working for me. Hang in there.

bridgie101 05/26/2017

I have to say dolphin: just because you feel judged doesn't mean you are. This difference can be a huge cause of depression. When you have depression you can be very claer that everyone hates you and judges you and you fail morally as a person. But that does NOT mean that's what they're thinking.

You having to learn to question your judgements about what you think are other people's judgements, is a very important thing. So don't be too hasty.

Also: you get the last word in how you feel. Until you get a counsellor with psychic powers, you are the guy with the access to the information. You have to own that, adn come out with it. How you feel is how you feel. Learn to tell your truth to them, and then they have something they can do something with. If you just sit passive while they screw themselves up guessing at your feelings, you won't get anything out of counselling.

:)

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