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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Helloworlhowyadoing 07/27/2017

Hi! I'm new to this website and group. And I joined this website because I kept hearing people on YouTube that people should join a support group, so I did, and I stumbled upon this group and joined. Im going to a new school and I know very few people. And I keep getting yelled at and bothered at home. I have a therapist but I didn't tell her I self diagnosed my depression. I can't tell anyone except for my three best friends. I talk to my best friend a lot and she always cares but she doesn't understand, I need someone who understands me.

surviving101 07/27/2017

Hay I don't know your egsact sitchuation but from what you described it seems preatyy tough. Your really strong. You will feel so much better if you just tell your theripist because she can't tell your parents she/he is not aloud any thing you say is privet by law except if you tell them that you self harm. Then they make take action but don't be afraid to stand up and say how you feel because no matter how many time you feel like people will trample all over your feelings and not validate you, there allwyss are people that will and can if you find the right people I learnt that and I'm slowly finding faith in humanity I lost it dou to horrable unhealthy people but that's a different story .... good luck and I know you can do this

mindlost 07/28/2017

Hello there, I checked your profile and it seems that you're a young soul. I don't mean for that to be taken as an insult, it is actually a good thing that you are getting help earlier on. I wish I had done that. I was having trouble around your age and I'll be 20 soon... but self diagnosis can be misleading, I would suggest seeking help from a psychiatrist or a psychologist who can legitimately diagnose you. From there, you'll know what direction to start taking and walk down. I've been on countless amounts of different medications and dosages for the past 2 years and still can't find a combination that works for me with my doctor. So it may take some time, but seek help ASAP. Early diagnosis is key, kind of like cancer. It can be tackled and taken care of before it blows up out of proportion. Hope this helped, message me if you need anything. And good luck to you.

sharaninmd 07/28/2017

Welcome to Daily Strength. In order for you to get the right kind of help you should tell your parents that you have something important to talk to them about. Let them know how you are feeling and ask them to take you to a psychiatrist who can evaluate and diagnose you. If the doctor believes that you are depressed, they will probably want you to see a therapist and may recommend medication. Since you already have a therapist, it is important to be honest with them or they cannot properly help you. If you are not happy with this therapist change to another one until you find the one you are most comfortable with. It is very important that you feel like you can connect with your therapist. Good luck.

Helloworlhowyadoing 07/28/2017

thanks to everyone who answered this. I'll try and tell my therapist this

Muffet 07/31/2017

I echo what the others have said and am glad to hear that you’re going to tell your therapist. It’s so hard when you’re facing challenges at both school and home. But the fact that you reached out here for support shows what an awesome job you’re doing of navigating the situation and keeping a level head. I faced a lot of challenges growing up as well, and it helped me to remember that nothing lasts forever. The difficulties you’re going through right now will change, your circumstances will change, and you will get through this!

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