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 sorry

maya_2187
maya_2187

I feel terrible that I call myself depressed. All that's happened to me is a parents' divorce and a couple terrible breakups. I have a good relationship with my body and my family. But every other night I only think about ways to die. I've been cutting and starving myself for reasons unknown to me. I don't understand why I'm sad everyday even when I've been productive and 'happy'. Happy is such a foreign emotion to me now. I'm sorry that I call myself depressed because I know someone's had it way worse than me. But it's gotten too much for me, I feel helpless and crushed. 

red47640
red47640
Divorce and breakups are hard-- even when it's for the best, the ending of a relationship is often still very painful. Please take care of yourself and tell someone about your cutting and starving-- that is no bueno. *Hugs*
rylie1881
rylie1881
i completely understand. I have nothing i want to kill myself over but at the same time...its just everything in General
DryEyes90
DryEyes90
Be thankful for what you are now, and keep fighting for what you want to be tomorrow!
sharaninmd
sharaninmd
I am sorry for the pain you are going through. Have you talked to your parents about how you are feeling? If not. tell them you have something important to talk to them about. Let them know about the depression, cutting and starving yourself so they can get you some help. You would benefit by talking with a counselor or a therapist. Please don't harm yourself anymore. Your parents love you and they don't want anything to happen to you. Get some help as soon as possible.
depressedcakey
depressedcakey
Some people may have had it worse than you but you aren't them. Every one has problems and those are huge to them because it's what they've experienced. You shouldn't feel like it's not okay for you to be depressed because other people have it worse off. Divorce hurts and so do break ups. Please don't harm yourself. It's okay if you don't understand your feelings, sometimes they're just there. Try to find something you really like to do, like a hobby. Finding an outlet can really help. Keep at that thing. I'm sorry you feel the way you do. I hope I helped some if even just a little, and that you feel better. :)