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.
a have been really depressed lately, sort of worse than usual. I don't know exactly why, i think it is a combination of things. i feel like i can't hang on much longer. everything is so dark and hard. i feel no joy or sense of security. all my relationships are shallow or non existent or precarious. i'm drowning and there's no one and nothing to grab to save me. i can't handle this feeling all the time, day and night. i just want to the pain to stop. and this huge feeling of unease and ... my dreams are bad and scary too. life is so unsafe and insecure. it really is. i'm in the thick of it. everything is dark and scary. have you ever felt that way? no where to turn. can't get what you need to be ok... and it's like there isn't anything out there that will ever make things ok, you know?
Thank you for your courage in reaching out. Sometimes, I also feel like I just want the pain to stop and I get similar thoughts. The websites nowmattersnow.org and survivingsuicidalpain.com helped me. Using cold water or an ice pack can help bring down intense pain so I'm in a less emotional mind set. Do you have a suicide safety plan? Do you have a faith? It brings me a little comfort believing Christ died for my sins so I can go to Heaven when I believe in Him. I hope some of this helps you. I know depression can give us tunnel vision and make us feel like there's no hope but our feelings are lying to us.